BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — China expresses deep condolences over the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, and provides honest sympathies to his household, Chinese overseas ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a daily press briefing on Monday.
Noting that Fukuda was an previous good friend of China who had made constructive contributions to bettering and creating China-Japan relations, Guo stated that Fukuda “held a correct view of history” and remained dedicated to friendship between the 2 international locations.
“During his tenure as prime minister, China and Japan signed the fourth political document. After leaving office, he visited the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders,” Guo stated, including that Fukuda served for a few years as chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, enjoying an necessary position in facilitating exchanges and cooperation in Asia.
Fukuda as soon as identified that the 4 political paperwork between China and Japan set out the rules governing bilateral relations, which should all the time be borne in thoughts, with no backtracking on these rules, Guo famous.
“His remarks carried great weight, reflecting the credibility and responsibility of Japan’s older generation of statesmen. Those running the Japanese government should look inward and do serious soul-searching,” the spokesperson stated.
Fukuda died of coronary heart failure at a hospital in Tokyo on Oct. 22 on the age of 90, native media reported Monday.