Foreign Minister Hayashi sent a video message to an online meeting where experts exchanged opinions on Japan-China relations. He expressed his intention to work to revitalize private-sector exchanges, etc.
In this report, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi said, bearing in mind that Chinese government vessels have repeatedly intruded into territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, he said, "Japan-China relations have various possibilities for cooperation, but there are also many issues and pending issues. are also facing," he said.
He added, "Both countries are major powers that have important responsibilities for the peace and prosperity of the region and the international community. It is precisely because we have issues and pending issues that we have repeated candid dialogues and shared the common goal of building constructive and stable Japan-China relations." It is important to accelerate the direction through the efforts of both sides."
He also indicated that he would work to revitalize private exchanges, which have drastically decreased due to the spread of the new corona infection.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses the need to strengthen exchanges, but also checks the Japanese side
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi also sent a video message, mentioning that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. It is necessary to advance in a sustainable and stable manner,” stressing the need to strengthen exchanges between the two countries.
On the other hand, he said, "Historical and sensitive issues such as Taiwan are related to the political foundation of bilateral relations and should be dealt with appropriately and should not be crossed. Hong Kong and Xinjiang are China's internal affairs. , the Japanese side must not interfere."