Sound Bites
For well-known reasons, the China-Japan relationship is currently facing serious difficulties. We hope the Japanese side will take a responsible attitude toward history and reality, properly handle the relevant issues and make efforts to improve the bilateral relationship.
Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister
We should follow and further develop the traditional friendship at the people-to-people level, continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation and create a good situation for improving bilateral relations.
Cheng Yonghua, Chinese ambassador to Japan
Since we are faced with such a situation, it is necessary to further push for exchanges in various fields, especially those between the two peoples.
Masato Kitera, Japanese ambassador to China
Nowadays, there are around 23,000 Japanese companies operating in China. Meanwhile, bilateral trade reached $330 billion in 2012. All the fruits achieved can be attributed to our predecessors and their restless efforts and endeavors.
Fujio Cho, chairman of the Japan-China Economic Association
(China Daily 10/23/2013 page12)
