国内英语新闻:Chinese premier's Asia visit conveys peace, friendship, cooperation: FM

Premier Wen exchanged views with leaders of the four countries on the current world economic situation.

He said China and the four countries are important trading and investment partners, and are highly interdependent. They should take a long-term perspective and continue to help one another to further expand economic and trade cooperation.

Premier Wen put forward a series of important thoughts and specific proposals, which won positive reactions from the four countries.

China and the four countries signed some 30 bilateral cooperation documents.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R), South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (C) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama shakes hands before the third trilateral summit in South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju on May 29, 2010. Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met in the trilateral summit with the aim of mapping out future cooperation in East Asia

China reached separate agreements with South Korea and Japan to continue coordination in macroeconomic policies, oppose trade protectionism, and push for reforms of the global economic governance structure.

Premier Wen also had contacts with business circles of South Korea and Japan and introduced China's economic situation and the major tasks it is facing. He listened to business leaders' suggestions for bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

China reached separate agreements with Mongolia and Myanmar to take advantage of the fact that they are geographically connected and economically complementary to further promote economic and trade cooperation.

DEEPENING FRIENDLY FEELINGS

Premier Wen said culture serves as a bridge to link the hearts of different peoples and different countries.

Wen said the China-Japan friendship is rooted among citizens, and the two peoples can communicate with soul and conscience.

He participated in a series of activities in Japan, including an awarding ceremony for China-friendly Japanese citizens, a welcoming banquet by Japan-China friendship organizations, and an interview with Japan's public broadcaster NHK.

Premier Wen's words and actions deeply moved the Japanese people, bringing the two peoples closer and thus benefiting the long-term development of China-Japan ties, Yang said.

Wen also attended cultural activities in South Korea, Mongolia and Myanmar, giving particular attention to youths.