China hails 'the conscience' of Japan
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-01-04 20:04

In April 2005, more than one million Chinese signed an on-line petition denouncing Japan's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council.

Shiro last visited China in 2004, and his diary and statements were widely publicised in the Chinese press.

"The Nanjing Massacre is the iron fact that I experienced, and Japan must face and recognise the history and apologise to Chinese people sincerely," the Beijing Youth Daily quoted Shiro as saying.

"Only in this way, can the friendly relations between China and Japan truly develop."