Japan urged to show sincerity, wisdom on history issue

    BEIJING, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Thursday called on Japan to show sincerity and wisdom in handling the history issue. Full story

New DPJ leader: war criminals should be out of Yasukuni

    TOKYO, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The New leader of Japan's largest opposition party suggested on Sunday that the 14 Class-A war criminals be separately enshrined from the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, Kyodo News reported. Full story

Stop visiting Shrine, then China, Japan can resume dialogues

    BEIJING, April 8 -- Although China has made consistent efforts to improve bilateral relations, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has insisted on paying five consecutive visits to the Yasukuni Shrine since taking office in 2001. Full story

China appeals for Japan's positive response to mend ties

    BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday said it hoped Japan will respond in kind to its positive messages which were delivered with sincerity and goodwill. Full story