Liu Jiangyong
Liu Jiangyong
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On the one hand, Japan realizes relations between the two countries should not proceed in their current state; on the other, some Japanese choose not to give up their incorrect view of history.
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China-EU relations are less complicated. When the EU negotiates with China on economic issues, it isn't clouded by the Taiwan question or security fears.
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Despite China's request, Koizumi insisted on his visit to the shrine, which not only resulted in suspended high-level contacts but also brought new difficulties to the meeting between the two countries' leaders on multilateral occasions.