Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wang Yi Thursday called on Japan to consider how to remove political obstacles in the way of the Sino-Japanese relations, which are at a crossroads.

"The political relations between the two countries have been impaired and are in an abnormal state for widely known reasons. The situation must not continue," Wang said at a meeting of Japan's Association for the Promotion of International Trade.

"The Chinese government has always attached importance to relations with Japan. Both sides should work together to build their new, future-oriented relations and a prosperous Asia, while taking the history as a mirror," Wang said in a speech at the meeting.

He pointed out that it's time for Japan to "seriously consider how to overcome the political obstacles and start new relations." The ambassador said that "China will actively respond to Japan's wise decisions."

"Mending the ties as soon as possible has been the wish of most Japanese people, as well as that of the international community, especially the Asian countries," Wang said.

Wang congratulated Yohei Kono, Japanese House of Representatives Speaker, on being elected as new chairperson of the friendly association.

Kono also said at the meeting that he will work to improve Japan-China relations.

Source: Xinhua