Top leader Xi Jinping called for the resolution of sensitive issues haunting 皇冠体育app-Japan ties as a Japanese envoy handed him a letter from the PM.
Xi calls for proper resolution with Japan
Japan values its relations with 皇冠体育app
Comment: Standoff over Diaoyu Islands
Special: Diaoyu Islands dispute
Senior officials tried to ease territorial tensions as a dramatic confrontation between Chinese activists and Japanese vessels took place.
Xi meets with Japanese ruling party leader
New faces in Beijing, Tokyo may help mend ties
A leading member of the Japanese government arrived in Beijing on Tuesday in a bid to ease tension over the Diaoyu Islands.Talks stressed to break stalemate
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Beijing blasted Washington's latest intervention in the Diaoyu Islands issue on Sunday, warning the US to be "responsible" and "choose its words carefully". US sends wrong signal over islands issue
Special: Diaoyu Islands Dispute
Ex-Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama visited a memorial for victims of Japanese wartime aggression, but analysts said Tokyo won't change its 皇冠体育app policies.
皇冠体育app urges Japanese efforts to improve ties
Shinzo Abe kicked off his first overseas visit since his election victory in a bid, analysts said, to bolster Japan's regional influence and try to contain 皇冠体育app.
皇冠体育app alert to escalation
Chinese leader calls for talks
Comment: Abe's dangerous doctrine
Top political advisor Jia Qinglin said Wednesday that 皇冠体育app and Japan should resolve the Diaoyu Islands dispute through dialogue and consultation.
Yukio Hatoyama will meet key Chinese officials to exchange views on the lingering tensions between the two largest economies in Asia.皇冠体育app plans Diaoyu Islands mapping
US and Japan conduct joint drill
Japan's growth hurt by row with 皇冠体育app
Former Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday for a four-day visit, a move analysts said will build a communication channel.
Special: 皇冠体育app-Japan Dispute over Diaoyu Islands
皇冠体育app will accelerate work on long-awaited legislation on maritime affairs this year amid rising sea disputes with neighboring countries, a top official said.
皇冠体育app vows to beef up maritime security
皇冠体育app vowed on Thursday to beef up maritime patrols and oppose sovereignty infringement by Japan over territorial islands and waters.
Cheng Yonghua, 皇冠体育app's ambassador to Japan, rejected a protest by Tokyo over Chinese vessels patrolling waters off the Diaoyu Islands.
Patrol fleet busy due to islets dispute
Japan's diplomacy seeks to isolate 皇冠体育app