Zeng told the guests that the Chinese and Japanese economies were complementary and have witnessed fast growth in economy, trade and investment.

He appealed Hitachi, as one of the first foreign companies in China, to expand operation in China, strengthen research and development and enhance cooperation with its Chinese counterpart in information technology, machinery and electronic industry, energy saving and environmental protection.

Kanai Tsutomu said that Japanese enterprises were satisfied with China's performance after its entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO), noting that the Hitachi was willing to contribute more to the promotion of bilateral investment and trade.

The Japanese delegation was here as guest of the Xinhua News Agency. Tian Congming, president of Xinhua met with the delegation prior to the meeting.