Entrepreneurs from China and Japan have called for more cooperation in the trade, investment and financial sectors to build a better bilateral relationship.

"Business leaders should eliminate non-economic interference and further improve the business environment between the two countries," said Zhang Yansheng, chief economist of the China Center for International Economic Exchange.

"Further bilateral cooperation in economics and trade in China, Japan or in a third country will not only demonstrate a model but also realize substantial economic benefits for the two parties."