Top Chinese political advisor calls for better ties with Japan

Calling on China and Japan to pursue the right direction in bilateral ties, top Chinese political advisor Yu Zhengsheng has asked the duo to eliminate disturbances to achieve continued and stable improvement of the bilateral relationship.

Yu,who is also the chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, made the remarks in his meeting with Takeo Kawamura, chair of the Japanese House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Administration at the Great Hall of the People.

He asserted that Beijing has always attached great importance to ties with Japan and promoted building ties on the basis of four political documents between the two countries in the spirit of taking history as a mirror and looking toward the future, reports Xinhua.

Pointing out that though ties between the two countries have improved in the past few years, he said that momentum is still fragile, adding, both sides need to pay close attention and handle matters properly as there are various complicated and sensitive elements.

He also urged both sides to make joint efforts toward a shared goal, pursue the right direction in bilateral ties and remove disturbances to promote the continued and stable development.

Meanwhile, Kawamura talking about the bilateral ties said that Japanese leadership fully understands the importance of the relationship between Japan and China and is willing to forge ahead.