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Japan's FM to begin 3-day visit to China

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono will pay an official three-day visit to China starting on Saturday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang said on Friday. During the visit, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Kono will co-chair the 5th China-Japan High-level Economic Dialogue in Beijing, which will be attended by officials of economic and other departments from both countries, Lu said. They will also attend the opening ceremony of China-Japan Youth Exchange Promotion Year, he added.