Hey there, global news enthusiasts! 🌍 Did you hear about the recent meet-up in New York between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa? Let's dive in! 🏊♂️
On Monday, Wang Yi called on Japan to join hands with China to promote a stable and friendly relationship. He emphasized that both nations share the responsibility to advance their strategic and mutually beneficial ties. 🤝
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with Kamikawa to discuss ways to strengthen communication and cooperation. Kamikawa expressed that Japan places great importance on its relationship with China and hopes to maintain dialogue across all fields and levels. 🇨🇳🇯🇵
One of the hot topics was the issue of the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water. Kamikawa highlighted the need for negotiation to resolve this and to jointly safeguard regional peace and development. 🌊⚛️
Kamikawa also mentioned the importance of people-to-people exchanges as the foundation of bilateral relations. She expressed hope that China would properly handle the recent incident involving a Japanese student in Shenzhen and ensure the safety of Japanese residents in China. 🏙️👥
Addressing concerns, Wang Yi assured that China will investigate the incident according to the law and will always ensure the safety of all foreign citizens in the Chinese mainland. He urged Japan to remain calm and avoid politicizing the matter. 🕊️📜
Regarding the nuclear-contaminated water, Wang Yi reiterated China's opposition to Japan's discharge from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. He reminded that since Japan agreed to international monitoring and independent sampling by China and other stakeholders, it should keep its promises. 🔬🌐
This meeting underscores the efforts of both countries to enhance cooperation and understanding, aiming for a brighter future together! 🌅✨
Stay tuned for more updates on international relations and how they shape our world! 🚀
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Wang Yi calls for sound, stable development of China-Japan ties
cgtn.com
