Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) shakes hands with visiting Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan during their meeting in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on February 21, 2008. Tang Jiaxuan arrived in Tokyo late Wednesday for a four-day visit at the invitation of the Japanese government. (Xinhua Photo)
China and Japan started a new round of high-level dialogue in Tokyo on Friday, with important tasks to promote a relationship that has entered a crucial period with many opportunities, particularly in Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit, experts said.