Although China and Japan have different social systems, they should and can establish peaceful and friendly relations. It is in the interests of the two peoples to normalize diplomatic relations and develop good-neighborly and friendly relations between the two countries, and it is also a contribution to easing tensions in Asia and safeguarding world peace.
The Japanese side deeply felt China's responsibility for the great damage caused by past wars and expressed profound introspection. China reiterated that it stands on the standpoint of fully understanding the "three principles of resuming diplomatic relations" put forward by the Japanese people and the Japanese government, and seeks the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. China welcomes this.
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Relevant information on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Japan:
1. Carry out mutually beneficial cooperation in a wide range of fields, such as trade, investment, information and communication technology, finance, food and product safety, intellectual property protection, business environment, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, transportation and tourism, water and medical care, and expand common interests.
2. Establish a regular exchange of visits between leaders of the two countries, in principle, once every two years, and hold frequent meetings on multilateral occasions. Strengthen the communication and strategic dialogue mechanism among the government, parliament and political parties, strengthen communication on bilateral relations, their respective internal and external policies and the international situation, and strive to improve policy transparency.
The two sides confirmed that the two countries are partners and do not pose a threat to each other. The two sides reaffirmed their mutual support for each other's peaceful development. Both sides believe that China and Japan, which insist on peaceful development, will bring great opportunities and benefits to Asia and the world.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Sino-Japanese Joint Statement