

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations, Chinese and Japanese governments decide to hold the year of Cultural and Sports Exchange.
China-Japan diplomatic relation is facing a rare good opportunity for development. This is an irresistible general trend and common aspiration of the two peoples. I believe with two sides' efforts, the Year of Cultural and Sports Exchange will strengthen bilateral understanding and friendship.
I wish the year of China-Japan Culture and Sports Exchange lots of success.