China vice premier urges more Japanese to visit in talks with ex-Tokyo governor

 

China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with former Tokyo Governor Masuzoe Yoichi and other international conference participants on December 2.  

According to a person involved, the meeting was originally arranged with President Xi Jinping, but was changed to Vice Premier Ding.   

During the meeting, Ding emphasized that “China does not seek hegemony and will not invade or attack,” and said that “China is safe for travelers” and urged  more Japanese people to visit China.