A photo exhibition held by China's State Council Information
Office opened at Roppongi Hills commercial complex in Tokyo on
Thursday, featuring pictures depicting positive relations since the
end of World War II.
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About 180 photographs collected from leaders, citizens and the
media of both countries are included, attracting over 3,000
visitors in the first day of the 11-day exhibition.?
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Pictures of the Japanese Emperor and Empress's visit to the Great
Wall in 1992, as well as those of bilateral exchanges in politics,
economy, science and religion, are on display.
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"There are 2,000 years of friendly exchange between China and
Japan. The history of good relations is more representative than
that of confrontations," Zhao Qizheng, Information Office director,
said at the opening ceremony.
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"Relations over the past 60 years, especially since 1972, are more
important than those before," he said, adding that the
normalization of diplomatic relations has brought significant
benefits to both sides.
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"We should maintain long-lasting friendship and solve issues with a
long-term view," said Zhao.?
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The Chinese ambassador to Japan, Wang Yi, expressed hope that more
people, especially young people, would visit the exhibition, which
not only reflects good past ties, but also points to their bright
future.
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Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan and Japanese table tennis player Ai
Fukuhara, who plays in the Chinese Super League, also attended the
ceremony along with figures such as House of Representatives
Speaker Yohei Kono and House of Councillors President Chikage
Ogi.???
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Kono said the exhibition would help the peoples of both countries
better understand each other. "Strengthening bilateral relations
between China and Japan is significant for not only their own
prosperity, but also for peace in Asia and the world."
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(Xinhua News Agency July 29, 2005)