[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Li Sikun] On January 10, 2020, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang hosted a regular press conference. The following is a partial record.
As agreed by the two sides, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng will hold the 15th round of China-Japan Strategic Dialogue with Japanese Deputy Foreign Affairs Officer Atsushi Akiba on January 14. The two sides will exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern.
China-Japan strategic cooperation is an important channel for high-level strategic communication between the diplomatic agencies of the two countries. At present, China-Japan relations have maintained an overall momentum of improvement. China hopes that through this round of dialogue, the two sides will further build consensus and enhance mutual trust, and create favorable conditions for the smooth implementation of the major bilateral political agenda and the better development of bilateral relations.