Japan is planning to promote online exchanges with China in cultural, scientific and other fields next year when the two countries commemorate the 30th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties, according to Foreign Ministry officials.
The plans were discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Japanese executive committee for the commemorative events, held Thursday at the ministry to consider what type of activities should be held in Japan.
Sony Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nobuyuki Idei, who chairs the committee, told the meeting, "I believe it is very meaningful to hold events and exchange activities to deepen mutual understanding . . . at a time when the existence of China has become important to Japanese people in various ways."
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