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COPYRIGHT 2007 Asia Pulse Pty Ltd
JINAN, Dec 31 Asia Pulse - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Sunday afternoon wrapped up his four-day China tour, which was seen as a "herald of spring" for China-Japan ties, after paying respect to Confucius in the ancient philosopher's hometown.
The visit to China was "very substantial and meaningful," Fukuda said in an interview at the airport before leaving Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province.
He said he had made "rich and in-depth" discussions with Chinese leaders, talking about Japan-China ties from different aspects, and covering "extensive topics."
"It is sure that Japan and China can contribute more to Asia and the world at large if we cooperate with each other,"...
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