Foreign and Military Affairs

Chinese vice premier urges closer co-op with Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-08-24 19:40

BEIJING - Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called on closer cooperation with Japan in energy efficiency, sustainable economic and high-tech areas.

Li made the remarks while meeting with Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Maehara Seiji in Beijing.

As important economic partners, China and Japan should further tap potential for environmental and energy cooperation, and promote the restructuring and upgrading of economic and trade links, he said.

He also called for deeper bilateral cultural and tourism exchanges in a bid to enhance friendly sentiment between the two peoples, and in particular, young people.

"The Chinese government highly values its ties with Japan, and is ready to work closely with the country for sustained growth of bilateral mutually beneficial strategic relations," said Li.

Long-term, stable and good-neighborly China-Japan relations was in the interests of the two countries and two peoples, and helped regional and world peace, stability and prosperity, he said.

Seiji said his government treasured deeper relations with China, and was willing to join China in pushing forward bilateral cooperation.

Specials

Intangible cultural heritage

more

Brides and prejudice

As the nation sees a boom in bachelors, a shortage of Chinese females sparks fears for their future. He Na reports in Beijing.

Sinochem In Race For Potash

Potash Corp has formally rejected a hostile takeover from BHP Billiton, adding it was exploring other offers.

Twitter List

Britney Spears is the most popular celebrity on Twitter with an estimated 5,659,701 followers, according to Famecount.com.

Weekly Photos

When the stars are out so are the cameras.

Love & Career

Which one do you think is more important? Will you give up your love because of your career?