"China is willing to continue relaxing the import restrictions of Japanese agricultural and other goods, on condition that safety is assured..."

"A friend in need is more precious. I hope the friendship forged between the Chinese and Japanese people through this joint effort in disaster relief will be long-lasting and solid."

-- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during his stop in the tsunami-flattened Natori City in Miyagi Prefecture as paid a visit to Japan in May.