Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and Japan will maintain close communication on President Xi Jinping's visit to Japan

China News Service, Beijing, March 5 (Huang Yuqin) Regarding whether Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Japan has been delayed, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 5th that China and Japan agree that it is necessary to ensure President Xi Jinping's state visit to Japan was achieved and successfully completed under the most appropriate timing, environment and atmosphere.

A reporter asked a question. According to reports, President Xi Jinping's state visit to Japan may be difficult to make this spring. Can you confirm?

Zhao Lijian said that both China and Japan are now fully fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Both China and Japan agree that it is necessary to ensure that President Xi Jinping's state visit to Japan is achieved at the most appropriate timing, environment and atmosphere and is a complete success.

"After consultation, China and Japan will maintain close communication on the timing of the visit," Zhao Lijian said. (Finish)