Hu’s five proposals a test for Japan
bj guy bbs.chinadaily.com.cn  Updated: 2005-04-27 10:00

Chinese president hu jintao put forward five proposals when meeting Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia in the hope of putting an end to the current tensions between the two Asian giants.

Hu's five proposals are related to the political principles, historical problems, Taiwan question, and economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Chinese people had suffered a lot from Japan's wartime atrocities. Since China and Japan normalized their diplomatic ties in 1978, the relations between the two countries have gradually improved. But in the spring of 2005, some difficulties emerged. Japan’s history textbook issue and its bid for a permanent seat in UN Security Council lead the relations to the lowest point..

Hu's five proposals show Chinese people's wish to improve Sine Japanese relations and China's principles. The five proposals include the core problems in the two countries’ relationships and reveal the cause of the present situation,

There is some common sense between the two countries. But the Japanese government knows nothing about the situation that the people of both countries wouldn't like to see. Japan ignores the interest of the whole world for its political interests. In recent years, China and Japan are seeking a way to solve the problems in Sino Japan relations. However, the Japanese right wing forces want to mislead the bilateral ties. Japan is able to do something to improve relations. But, it doesn't.

Although Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologized for its wartime history, it is not enough and it is only a small part. His apologies reveal that Japan is afraid of violating the interest of the world.

If the Japanese government wants to improve the relations, Japan should follow Hu's five proposals. China and Japan must realize that the efforts by both countries can lead to an overall improvement of the situation. Meanwhile, Chinese people's patriotism may lead to the hostility and distrust between each other.

Hu's five proposals can be seen as a new start for China and Japan. Understanding between the two countries can lead to a bright future.

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