Build trust that lasts, says 'Tokyo consensus'

Asian nations need to seek shared vision, ex-Japanese official says

China and Japan need to develop extensive nongovernmental exchanges for the sake of the future of Asia and the world, according to the "Tokyo consensus" issued by the 12th Beijing-Tokyo Forum on Wednesday.

Chinese and Japanese panelists at the forum conceded that their countries are divided on many issues and agreed to work hard on building long-lasting trust between the nation's peoples.