At the meeting, Vice Premier He Lifeng reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Japan, emphasising cooperation amid global trade frictions.

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Masakazu Tokura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, added that he believes it is essential for the two countries, which have developed their economies through free, fair trade, and investment, to "proactively comply with international rules and contribute to maintaining international order".