A symposium on Taiwan issue and Sino-Japan relations has been
held in the Japanese capital of Tokyo.?
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It was attended by a Chinese delegation from the State Council's
Taiwan Affairs Office, the Japanese media circle as well as the
Chinese media in Japan.
Speaking at the symposium, the Chinese scholars believe that to
solve the Taiwan issue peacefully would be in the interests of
people of both sides across the Straits and would benefit regional
peace and security.
They also point out? "One China" principle is the
fundamental base for the two sides having dialogue and negotiations
and call on the Taiwan authority to accept this principle.
The scholars add that?the Taiwan issue is an important
factor affecting Sino-Japanese relations; therefore Japan's stance
on the Taiwan issue would influence the political base of bilateral
relations. They ask the Japanese government to solve the Taiwan
issue properly.
(CRI November 2, 2003)