Chinese military delegation to visit Japan

According to an agreement between China and Japan, a delegation from the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command will visit Japan in mid-January, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday.

In a statement, the ministry said that during the visit, the delegation will meet with leaders from Japan's Ministry of Defense and the Joint Staff of the Self-Defense Forces, and visit relevant military units.

The ministry said that this visit will help enhance mutual understanding and trust, and promote defense exchanges between China and Japan.