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One of the points made by Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan during his speech is to strengthen a diverse cooperation with China.
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Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, has outlined his major policies in a speech to both houses of parliament on Monday. As for China, he stressed the importance in developing Japan-China long term strategic bilateral relationships.
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It's not the first time that the Japan's Prime Minister has stressed the importance of China in dealing with world affairs.
Earlier last week, the Prime Minister delivered a New Year's foreign policy speech in Tokyo, pointing out Japan's stance on major diplomatic issues.
He expressed concern over China's military build-up while playing an increasingly important role in the world.
He said, "While a rising China is beginning to play an important role in the region and the world, I have to express my concern at its expanding military power."
However, Kan stressed confidence that Japan and China can strengthen relations by developing common interests and benefits.
China-Japan relations went up and down over last year, especially over Diaoyu island which China claim is part of its territory.
Bilateral ties deteriorated in early September after Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and its crews in waters around the island.
This has frozen ties, and stalled high-level exchanges for months.
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