Japan PM upbeat on bilateral relations

BEIJING - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said on Thursday that he will have a comprehensive discussion on China-Japan relations with top Chinese officials when he visits Beijing this month.

China's development offers opportunities for Japan, Noda said during his meeting with Zhao Qizheng, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, in Tokyo on Thursday, according to Japan's Foreign Ministry.

Noda said the deepening of China-Japan bilateral ties not only benefits both countries, but also contributes to regional and global peace, stability and prosperity.