Trust between neighbors

THE 7TH BEIJING-TOKYO FORUM, FOCUSING ON the "Future of Asia and China-Japan Cooperation in Economic Reshaping", from August 20 to 22 in Beijing, provides both sides with an opportunity to compare notes on bilateral ties.

A recent survey conducted by China Daily and Genron NPO, the two sponsors of the annual forum, showed a sharp drop in the number of people in China and Japan harboring feelings of friendship toward each other following a turbulent year for their relations.

As Wang Chen, minister of the State Council Information Office, said at the forum reception banquet although some problems and disputes might continue to emerge in the future, timely communication and accurate understanding will help avoid misunderstanding and prejudice and ensure healthy Sino-Japanese relations.