Chinese Premier Wraps up Japan Visit

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is wrapping up his three-day visit to Japan with a trip to the country's ancient capital, Kyoto. Mr. Wen attended a traditional Japanese tea ceremony Friday in Kyoto, held in a room that had the phrase "mutual respect" written in calligraphy on the wall. Earlier Friday in Tokyo, Mr. Wen said many people believe the aim of his "ice-melting" trip had been achieved. But he said not all problems have been resolved, and more time is needed to address all the issues.

On Thursday, Mr. Wen addressed Japan's parliament and urged the two nations to work toward more cooperation. He also called on Japanese politicians to face up to the country's wartime aggression. China and Japan have strong economic ties, but political relations have worsened in recent years, mainly because of issues involving Japan's acknowledgment of its wartime past.

中国国务院总理温家宝星期五前往日本古都京都参观，随后结束对日本的3天访问。温家宝星期五在京都参加了一个日本传统茶道仪式，这家茶道馆房间墙上的书法写着“相互尊重”。星期五早些时候，温家宝在东京表示，很多人都相信，他这次“融冰之旅”的目的已经达到。但他同时表示，并非所有问题都得到了解决，要解决所有问题还需要更多时间。

温家宝星期四在日本国会发表讲话，敦促中日两国努力加强合作。他还呼吁日本政界人士正视日本二战期间的侵略行径。中日两国有密切的经济关系，但是近年来，两国间的政治关系恶化，主要是由于日本对战争历史的认知问题。