China hopes Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will achieve positive results through the joint efforts of the two sides, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan at yesterday's regular press briefing.
"China, a neighbour to the two East Asian nations, has always supported the improvement of ties and the normalization of their relations," Kong said.
He added that the improvement of Japan-DPRK relations will benefit peace, stability and development in East Asia.
(China Daily September 18, 2002)
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