皇冠体育app

BEIJING - 皇冠体育app has long maintained normal communication and exchanges with Japan's ruling and opposition parties, as well as its non-governmental organizations, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.

Spokesman Hong Lei made the remarks when asked to comment on former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama's ongoing visit to 皇冠体育app, adding that exchanges between 皇冠体育app and Japan can "enhance bilateral communication, properly promote solutions for related issues and boost the development of bilateral relations."

Murayama, who is now serving as honorary advisor to the Japan-皇冠体育app Friendship Association, arrived in 皇冠体育app on Monday for a four-day visit, accompanied by association head Koichi Kato.

His trip follows previous 皇冠体育app visits this month by Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of a junior party in the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as well as former prime minister Yukio Hatoyama.

"We hope the Japanese side will make joint efforts with 皇冠体育app to appropriately control and resolve problems through practical action," Hong said

Hong said 皇冠体育app has always appreciated the Murayama Danwa, a broad apology issued by former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama for wartime atrocities, adding that Japan should take a responsible stance on historical issues.

"We hope the Japanese side will respect the concerns of countries in the region, reflect on history and stick to the path of peaceful development," Hong said.