Japan and China are marking the 50th anniversary of normalizing their ties. On Sept. 29, 1972, the two countries signed a communique, pledging peace and friendship. But they still face difficulties.
Kishida said he hoped to develop “constructive and stable relations” with China to fulfil a responsibility they share as major powers in contributing to regional and global peace and stability, looking ahead the next 50 years of their ties.when the normalization was achieved.
Xi, in his message sent to Kishida, said normalization of their ties in 1972 opened “a new chapter” in bilateral relations and the two countries have since deepened exchanges and cooperation, bringing welfare to both peoples and peace and development to the region and the world. “Both of us need to seriously think about where we should head for in the next 50 years,” Kong Xuanyou said in fluent Japanese. He said the two sides must build “political trust” and cooperate toward building a “win-win” relationship and pursue friendship “while managing contradictions and problems.”
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