Chinese Leader Calls for Dialogue to Resolve Diaoyu Islands Issue

2013-01-17 08:47:07 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Luo Dan

Top political advisor Jia Qinglin (right) meets with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. [Photo: Xinhua]

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China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin is calling for dialogue to resolve the issue surrounding the Diaoyu Islands.

Jia made the remarks during talks with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who is currently on a personal visit to China.

Jia said cooperation between China and Japan will serve the fundamental interests of both sides.

Hatoyama said Japan needs to work with China to tackle global issues, as well as promote cooperation in east Asia.

He said current difficulties in bilateral relations should be solved through dialogue.

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