China and Japan should remain focused without being distracted by any single event to make the bilateral relations more mature and stable, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
Noting the recent progresses in China-Japan relations, such as important consensus reached between leaders of the two countries and the growth of bilateral trade and investment despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Wang said the hard-won improvement serves the interests of both peoples, as well as regional peace and stability.
Any issues arising from exchanges between the two countries can always be addressed through dialogues and communication to enhance understanding and mutual trust, Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the national legislature's annual session.
He mentioned the newly-adopted coast guard law of China, saying that it was only a piece of domestic legislation and does not target at any specific country, which is totally in line with international law and practice.
Settling maritime disputes through friendly consultation and without the use or threat of force is the consistent position of the Chinese government, as well as a long-established common understanding between China and its neighbors, Wang said.
China hopes the Japanese society would truly embrace an objective and rational perception of China, so as to solidify public support for long-term progress in China-Japan relations, he said.
Speaking of the upcoming Olympic Games this year and next year, Wang said China and Japan should support each other in hosting the two grand events, and make the Olympics a platform for deepening friendship between the two peoples and an opportunity for furthering the bilateral relations.
"Let's focus our eyes on Tokyo this summer and meet in Beijing next year," he said.
