Mme. Li Xiaolin, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) met with Mr. HATOYAMA YUKIO, Former Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo on August 23rd, 2017.

President Li Xiaolin introduced Chinese relics exhibition of “The Only Chinese Character and The Only Beauty----Chinese Characters: A Legacy and Marvel Perfected” to Mr. HATOYAMA YUKIO, and thanked him for concerning and supporting the exhibition. President Li said, Chinese character is the common basis for the two countries’ culture. This exhibition of Chinese character is to continue promoting the mutual understanding and friendly exchanges of the two countries by the way of Chinese character. China and Japan are close neighbors. Consolidating the friendly feelings of the two peoples through this kind of culture activity not only meets with the common interests of the two peoples, but also is beneficial to the regions for peace and stability.

Mr. HATOYAMA YUKIO appreciated CPAFFC and President Li Xiaolin for making contributions to keeping world peace, development and prosperity. He said, the concept of the Belt and Road Initiatives is of great importance, especially is an important opportunity for neighbors. He hoped that Japan could also play an active role in it.