Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso in Pattaya, Thailand, on April 11, 2009. [Huang Jingwen/Xinhua]

During his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, Wen Jiabao said the financial crisis is continuing to develop and deepen. China and Japan should take responsibility and strengthen cooperation in the face of this challenge, pushing forward their mutual beneficial relationship, and contributing to the peace and development of Asia and the world.

Wen Jiabao invited Taro Aso to visit China recently, to deal with sensitive issues between the two counties.

Taro Aso said Japan is willing to strengthen exchange and cooperation with China.

(CCTV April 13, 2009)