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Diplomatic Efforts Between China and Japan, China and India Strengthen

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and leaders from Japanese coalition parties held a meeting, expressing hopes for China and Japan to adopt a highly responsible attitude towards the generations to come and the peace and development of mankind. This meeting, which took place during a goodwill visit by Japanese leaders, marked an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, Chinese leaders also met with Indian President K. R. Narayanan, who arrived in China for a 7-day state visit. The visits highlighted the growing diplomatic efforts between China and its Asian neighbors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese President Jiang Zemin expressed the hope for China and Japan to push forward bilateral relations to a new height, adopting a highly responsible attitude towards future generations and the peace and development of mankind.
  • Jiang's meeting with Japanese leaders was part of a two-day goodwill visit, marking an important step in strengthening relations between China and Japan.
  • Li Peng, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Indian President K. R. Narayanan, highlighting the strong historical ties between China and India.
  • Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Li Ruihuan emphasized the significance of the Indian President's visit, stating that it will lead to better relations between China and India.
  • Both China and India are proposing the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, emphasizing the deep foundations of friendship between the two countries.
  • The Chinese government invited Japanese leaders for a goodwill visit, demonstrating the country's commitment to strengthening diplomatic efforts with its Asian neighbors.

Statistics:

  • 7-day duration of Indian President K. R. Narayanan's state visit to China
  • 2-day duration of Japanese leaders' goodwill visit to China
  • Number of Japanese leaders who visited China: 4 (Hiromu Nonaka from the Liberal Democratic Party, Tetsuzo Fuyushiba from the New Komeito Party, Takeshi Noda from the New Conservative Party, and their associates)

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)

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