Japan’s Prime Minister, Yasuo Fukuda, has called for increased co-operation with China in the future, at the end of a four-day trip to the country. Mr Fukuda said the neighbours could do more for the world by co-operating than each would achieve single-handedly.
Despite the remarks, earlier talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wen Jiabao, and President Hu Jintao did not resolve a dispute over maritime gas fields….[Full Text]
[Image: Mr Fukuda called for co-operation after visiting Confucius’ birthplace, via BBC]