Japan's kan due in china this weekend

BEIJING - Japan's incoming Prime Minister Naoto Kan is set to visit China on his first overseas trip, Japanese media reported on Sunday.

Kan also plans to name a top businessman as ambassador to China, "one of the highest posts for diplomats", reports said.

Commentators say the arrangements underscore the importance Kan attaches to China, as he has said Tokyo-Beijing ties would be "valued" during his administration.