国内英语新闻:Chinese Premier pledges to advance relations with Japan

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday pledged to work with the Japanese government to promote the constant development of bilateral strategic and mutually beneficial relations.

"We should seize the opportunities to enhance coordination and cooperation and properly resolve relevant problems through bilateral, regional and international cooperation mechanisms," Wen said when meeting with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Naoto Kan.

Wen said the world now faced a critical period of coping with the international financial crisis, and it was very important for the Asian economies to recover first.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Naoto Kan during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2010

Japan had advanced technology in energy-saving environmental protection, green economy, modern manufacturing and services, and China had a huge market demand, he noted.

Wen hoped the companies from both sides would draw on their respective strengths, expand trade and mutual investment and promote new growth.