Chinese Vice-President Zeng Qinghong meet Japanese lawmaker, of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Noda Takeshi on Monday in Beijing.   Chinanews, Feb.6 - Chinese Vice-President Zeng Qinghong on Monday noted that China and Japan were facing an important opportunity for advancing bilateral ties this year during his meeting with Japanese lawmaker, of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Noda Takeshi in Beijing.

 

He said Sino-Japanese ties have gone through "sunny springs and chilly winters", but friendship and cooperation have always been the mainstream thought.

 

Bilateral ties have improved a lot since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited China in October last year that thawed relations. This year marks the 35th anniversary of normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties, and both countries face an important opportunity for advancing bilateral ties.

 

"Improving and developing Sino-Japanese relations are the common responsibility and historical mission of the governments, parties and politicians of the two countries," Zeng said.

 

The two sides should see the picture in the entirety of China-Japan relations, and make every effort to safeguard the "political basis" of bilateral ties, Zeng said, referring to the three political documents guiding the two countries' relations.

 

Takeshi, who is also chairman of the Japan-China Society, said the top leaders of the two countries had greatly moved forward bilateral ties through wise political resolutions.

 

"Japan-China relations went through a cold winter, but thanks to the consistent efforts of the two countries' leaders, the ties are now embracing a warm spring," he said.

 

He pointed out that the two sides should strengthen their partnership in various fields and push for friendship for a brighter future.