Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that Japan, with feelings of deep remorse over the past war, made a pledge to adhere to the Bandung principles, which highlights peace and cooperation.
Abe will miss a chance for Japan's reconciliation with other Asian nations if he shuns the ceremonies at the Lugou Bridge.
A test and opportunity for the China-Japan relationship will take place this year amid the 70th anniversary of the victory in the world's anti-fascist war, said Premier Li Keqiang.
Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday China will host events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the world's war against fascism and the Chinese people's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
China and Japan are poised to launch a formal mechanism to manage local maritime and aerial crises, a former Chinese defense official said Monday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lost credibility with the Chinese government and the Chinese people as well, a spokesman of the Chinese political advisory body said Sunday.
A senior Chinese military officer and national political advisor has urged Tokyo not to use the recent Islamic State hostage incident to justify its overseas military expansion.
Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday that China and Japan have agreed to launch a maritime and aerial crisis management mechanism at an early date.
China on Wednesday renewed its call for Japan to profoundly reflect upon its aggression history in World War II, and earnestly carry out its promise of peaceful development.
China on Monday responded to Japanese Emperor Akihito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's new year remarks by urging the country to remain consistent in its words and actions, and to have a correct understanding about its history of aggression.
Overview of Sino-Japanese relations in 2014
China said on Saturday it hopes Japan can create a favorable atmosphere for an expected meeting between the two countries' leaders.