Beijing-Tokyo Forum to be held in September

BEIJING -- The 12th Beijing-Tokyo Forum is scheduled for September 25 to 28 in Tokyo and will focus on peace in East Asia and the world economy.

The forum will also highlight discussion of topics including strategic mutual trust, mutual understanding, and economic cooperation between China and Japan, according to a press briefing on Thursday.

The forum has been held annually since 2005 to bring together elites from both countries to exchange views and enhance trust. This year it will be jointly organized by China International Publishing Group and Genron NPO, a Japanese think tank.

Sub-forums on bilateral economic, diplomatic and media exchanges and security will be held.