Soured relations hurt both

Japan's leaders are responsible for the worsening of its relationship with China, because they insist on persisting with their wrongdoings over territorial disputes and historical problems. Their deeds are foolish because Japan is also suffering from the worsening relations. The Japanese leadership should change onto the right track to avoid further losses.

Gao Hong, Institute of Japanese Studies, CASS, takungpao.com, Sept 5

After two years of tensions, both China and Japan have clearly recognized each other's bottom line. It is predictable that Japan won't cross China's red line, while China will insist on peaceful development without adding too many uncertainties to its relationship with Japan. That might be enough to stabilize the bilateral relationship, but it will not be enough to improve it. The two countries need to work toward the common goal of reducing frictions, so that when opportunities appear they can seize them.