Japan-China Relations

1. Prime Minister Abe and Premier Li Keqiang attended a reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and China hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries at the Great Hall of the People. The reception was attended by approximately 800 people from various circles of Japan and China.
2. The leaders held a commemorative photograph session with those who were involved in the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and China. In addition, the leaders paid a visit to the "Photo Exhibition of Japan-China Economic Cooperation" and looked back on the course followed by Japan-China cooperation in the area of economics, including Japan's contribution to the Chinese economic reform through its ODA to China.

1. Prime Minister Abe and Premier Li Keqiang held a joint press announcement immediately following their summit meeting.
2. The leaders attended the signing of the following 12 international agreements and memorandums (note).
   1. Agreement on Cooperation for Maritime Search and Rescue between the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China
   2. Memorandum on Enhancing Youth Exchanges between the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China
   3. Memorandum on Drafting Annual Plan on Exchanges and Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
   4. Memorandum on the Establishment of the Japan-China Innovation and Cooperation Dialogue between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
   5. Memorandum for Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China
   6. Memorandum on Establishment of the "Japan-China Industry Ministers' Dialogue" between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China
   7. Memorandum of Understanding for the Promotion of Securities Market Cooperation between the Financial Services Agency of Japan and the China Securities Regulatory Commission of the People's Republic of China
   8. Agreement between the Customs Administration of Japan and the Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China on Mutual Recognition of the Authorized Economic Operator  Program in Japan and the Enterprise Credit Management Program in the People's Republic of China
   9. 2018-2022 Action Plan for Cooperation on Elderly Long-term Care between the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan and the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China   
   10. Memorandum of Understanding on the Exchange and Cooperation between the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Beijing Organising Committee of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games  
   11. Yen/Yuan Currency Swap Agreement
   12. Memorandum on Establishment of Renminbi Clearing Bank
       Note: (k) and (l) above were signed in advance coinciding with Prime Minister Abe's visit to China.

Prime Minister Abe attended and delivered an address at the first Japan-China Forum on Third Country Business Cooperation held with approximately 1,500 people attending, including leaders of the business community from Japan and China. At the Forum, 52 memoranda of cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, logistics, IT, healthcare, and finance were signed and exchanged between the public sectors, companies, business groups, and other parties of the two countries.

Prime Minister Abe visited Peking University and interacted with approximately 40 students from the university's Department of Japanese Language and Culture, School of Economics, School of International Studies, School of Life Sciences. During the question and answer session, discussion was held regarding topics such as the Japan-China Mutually Beneficial Relationship Based on Common Strategic Interests and its future prospects, the achievements of Abenomics and the world economy, new achievements made by innovation and Japan-China cooperation, the history of cultural exchanges, and next year's "Japan-China Youth Exchange Promotion Year."

(1)Fostering Mutual Political Trust

1. Prime Minister Abe once again invited President Xi Jinping as well as Chairman Li Zhanshu of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress to Japan; Japan and China will coordinate in order to realize these visits. 
2. The Chinese side expressed that it will cooperate towards the success of the G20 Osaka Summit to be held in June of next year. Japan welcomed China's support, and expressed that it will cooperate towards the success of the ASEAN Plus Three related meetings which China will co-chair. 
3. Both Japan and China welcomed the signing of the "Memorandum on Drafting Annual Plan on Exchanges and Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China" as well as the announcement of next year's annual plan based on this memorandum in order to strengthen communication between the diplomatic agencies,.

(2)Cooperation and Confidence Building in Maritime and Security Affairs

1. Both Japan and China reconfirmed their resolution to make the East China Sea a "Sea of Peace, Cooperation and Friendship."  
2. Both Japan and China reaffirmed their complete adherence to the "2008 Agreement" regarding the development of resources in the East China Sea, and shared the view that they will further increase communication with the aim for an early resumption of negotiations to implement the agreement. 
3. Both Japan and China reached a conclusion that they will hold the inaugural Annual and Experts Meeting based on the Maritime and Aerial Communication Mechanism between the defense authorities launched this June within this year.
4. Both Japan and China welcomed that several tangible outcomes were achieved during the recent Japan-China Defense Ministers' Meeting which was held for the first time in three years, including to conduct high-level exchange among defense authorities, policy dialogue and exchanges among troops, exchanges in areas of disaster risk reduction, and the early opening of a hotline based on the Maritime and Aerial Communication Mechanism, as well as to commence discussion on mutual visits by the Chiefs of Staff of Japan and China, and to coordinate on the visit of the delegation of the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China to Japan. 
5. Both Japan and China reached a consensus on beginning discussion of mutual visits at appropriate timings by the respective Defense Ministers as well as military vessels of the Self Defense Forces and the People's Liberation Army. 
6. Both Japan and China welcomed the signing of the Agreement between Japan and China on Maritime Search and Rescue.
7. Both Japan and China reached a consensus on conducting high-level exchanges between the coast guard authorities of Japan and China including at multilateral fora as well as exchanges between the China Maritime Police Academy and Japan Coast Guard Academy, and welcomed the early visit to Japan by the cadets of the China Maritime Policy Academy.
8. Both Japan and China concurred to hold the next meeting of the Japan-China High-Level Consultation on Maritime Affairs and the Japan-China Security Dialogue at the earliest time, and aim to achieve as much outcomes as possible in the area of maritime and security affairs.

(3)Promotion of Practical Cooperation in Economic Field

1. Following the holding of the "Japan-China Committee for the Promotion of Japan-China Business Cooperation in Third Countries" and "Japan-China Forum on Third Country Business Cooperation", both Japan and China shared the view to promote business cooperation that would be in line with the international standards and would benefit the third country. They also welcomed that a total of 52 memoranda of cooperation were signed between private corporations and organizations from the two countries at the "Forum."  
2. Both Japan and China shared the view to establish a new Japan-China dialogue to discuss the area of innovation and intellectual properties, and welcomed the signing of a memorandum thereof. 
3. Building on the shared understanding at the Japan-China summit meeting in May, both Japan and China welcomed the designation of Renminbi Clearing Bank in Japan as well as the conclusion and entry into force of a yen/yuan currency swap agreement. They also shared the view to promptly realize the designation of Japanese banks as Renminbi Clearing Banks. 
4. Both Japan and China welcomed the conclusion of a memorandum of Understanding for the Promotion of Securities Markets Cooperation between Japan and China. They shared the view to strengthen multi-layered cooperation through coordination between the securities regulators and among stock exchanges, industry associations and relevant financial institutions. They also shared the view to strengthen practical cooperation concerning market monitoring and human resources development while holding, alternately, "Japan-China Securities Market Forum" as a platform for promoting concrete cooperation, as well as deepening feasibility studies to realize mutual listing of ETFs.  
5. Both Japan and China shared the view to allow authorized operators to use more prompt and simplified Customs procedures in order to ensure both safety and facilitation of Customs operations between Japan and China. In light of this, both sides welcomed the signing of the AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
6. Concerning the import restriction on Japanese food that have continued since 2011, the Chinese side expressed its intent to proactively consider the relaxation of such regulations based on scientific evaluation. The Japanese side appreciated it. Both sides shared the view to aim for an early resolution of the remaining issues. They also shared the recognition that the promotion of Japan-China food and agricultural trade will benefit the people of both countries.     
7. The Japanese side expressed its expectation for the expansion of rice exports to China. 
8. Both Japan and China welcomed that two ibises were transferred from China to Japan on October 17. 
9. The Japanese side hoped for the provision of giant pandas. Both sides shared the view to promptly negotiate for the signing of a government-to-government memorandum to develop the necessary environment and to support research on giant panda breeding.  
10. Both Japan and China shared the view to strengthen cooperation in the fields of medical and elderly long-term care. 
11. Both Japan and China welcomed that the Japan-China Social Security Agreement was signed on the occasion of Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Japan in May. They shared the view to continue their cooperation for an early entry into force of the agreement.  
12. Both Japan and China shared the view to aim for the swift conclusion of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and for the acceleration of negotiations on Japan-China-ROK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both sides also shared the view to promote WTO reform.

(4)New Cooperation in place of Japan's ODA for China 

1. Both Japan and China concurred in seeking Japan-China cooperation at a new stage as equal partners. To this end, Japan will no longer adopt ODA project proposals for China in and after FY2018.
2. Both Japan and China exchanged their views on proceeding with coordination between their agencies concerned to seek, as a new field of bilateral cooperation, dialogue and personnel exchange in the area of development cooperation as well as cooperative efforts to address global challenges such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change and the issue of maritime plastic waste. 

(5)Promoting People-to-People Exchange / Cooperation in Consular Affairs

1. Both Japan and China welcomed the signing of the "Memorandum on Enhancing Youth Exchange," and concurred to designate next year as a "Japan-China Youth Exchange Promotion Year" and further facilitate exchanges among the youth generation of both countries. From such standpoint, both Japan and China decided to promote youth exchange of 30,000 students in the next five years.
2. The Japanese side announced further relaxation of visa requirements for university students and repeat tourists from China. The Chinese side expressed its welcome towards Japan's measures. 
3. Both Japan and China shared the view to continue to discuss tangible ways to further increase mutual visits among the people of Japan and China.
4. Both Japan and China reached a conclusion to foster promotion of exchanges between the people of Japan and China, taking the opportunity of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2022 Beijing/Zhangjiakou Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.  Both Japan and China welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the exchange and cooperation between the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
5. Both Japan and China shared the view to closely communicate between the two countries in order to promote tangible cooperation, following the Film Co-production Agreement between Japan and China which came into effect this May. 
6. Both Japan and China reached a conclusion to aim for an agreement in principle at the earliest possible time on the Treaty on Extradition and the Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. 

(6)Regional and Global Issues