China's fundamental position on relations with Japan consistent, clear: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- China's fundamental position on its relations with Japan is consistent and clear, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday, expressing the hope that Japan will work with China to fully advance the bilateral strategic relationship of mutual benefit.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular news briefing in response to an inquiry about the election of Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister.

"China noted the result of the vote and considers it to be Japan's internal affairs," Guo said.

Noting that China and Japan are each other's neighbors, Guo said China's fundamental position on its relations with Japan is consistent and clear.

"We hope Japan will work with China, observe the principles laid down in the four political documents between the two countries, honor its political commitments on major issues concerning history and Taiwan, uphold the political foundation of the bilateral relationship, and fully advance the China-Japan strategic relationship of mutual benefit," Guo said.