The 7th Sino-Japan defense and security talks were held in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon between Chinese People's Liberation Army Assistant to the Chief of General Staff Zhang Qinsheng and Japanese Defense Agency Vice Minister Takemasa Moriya.

The two sides exchanged ideas on the international and regional security situations, national defense policies and troops build-up, the Sino-Japanese ties and the relations between the two military forces and other issues of both concern.

The two sides pledged to strengthen talks and exchanges in the security field in accordance with the common stand reached by leaders from the two countries, and further promote the development of bilateral defense communications, including exchange of high-level visits.

The Chinese side reiterated its principle stand on big issues like the Taiwan issue, and expressed its willingness to see Japan continue its peace track.

The talks was held in the backdrop that a summit meeting has been realized and the Sino-Japanese relations enjoy a new prospect. The talks will play a positive role in promoting understanding and mutual trust between the two sides in security field and in further developing the ties between the defense organs of the two countries.

Zhang, Lieutenant General, and his entourage arrived in Japan on Tuesday. He has also met with Japanese Defense Agency Director General Fumio Kyuma.

Editor: Donald