China is willing to enhance non-governmental exchanges with Japan in various fields, including culture, foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in Beijing Tuesday.

Qin made the remarks at a routine press conference in response to a question about romantic epic film "Memoirs of a Geisha" directed by Rob Marshall.

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi stars in the film.

Cultural exchange constitutes an important component part of Sino-Japanese relations, Qin acknowledged, and China has always stood for stepping up communication in every field between the people of the two nations to promote mutual understanding and friendship.

Qin noted that China has repeatedly reiterated its interest in making joint efforts with the Japanese side to push forward exchanges and cooperation in various fields.

Source: Xinhua