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Japanese Emperor Meets Chinese Top Legislator

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met Friday with Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, and his wife Zhang Ruizhen.


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Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met Friday with Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, and his wife Zhang Ruizhen.

Wu Bangguo conveyed regards to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko from Chinese President Hu Jintao. Emperor Akihito requiredWu to return his greetings to Hu.

It is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples to further develop Sino-Japanese friendship and cooperation by taking history as a mirror and looking forward to the future, Wu said, adding that it is also the mission of his visit.

Emperor Akihito extended his welcome to Wu, saying he hopes concerted efforts made by both Japan and China can further developbilateral relations, strengthen personnel exchange and deepen win-win economic and trade cooperation.

Emperor Akihito recalled his 1992 China tour and asked Wu aboutthe development of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, cities he visited during the tour.

Wu briefed the emperor on the changes that have taken place in China's social, economy and people's lives since China launched its reform and opening up drive.

Wu invited Emperor Akihito to visit China again at his convenience and travel more Chinese cities.

Emperor Akihito wished Wu's on-going tour a fruitful one.


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