A U.S. delegation currently visiting Beijing is not entitled to mediate between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands dispute, a Foreign Ministry spokesman clarified on Monday.
Dozens of Japanese lawmakers, including two cabinet members, visited a Tokyo shrine that honors war criminals, sparking anger in Beijing and Seoul.
A Chinese film has pulled out of this year's Tokyo International Film Festival over the ongoing Diaoyu Islands dispute, the film's distributor said on Thursday.
The leader of Japan's main opposition party visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in a move that will raise tensions already heightened by the Diaoyu Islands.
Shrine-worshipping a 'show of militarism'
Japanese ministers visit controversial Shrine
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Wednesday that Japan should strictly abide by its promise on historical issues and handle concerning issues in a responsible way.
Japanese people in Shanghai have been warned their safety is at risk after four Japanese were attacked by several Chinese last week.
Leading European scholars have urged Japan to follow Germany's example and "fully recognize the terrible human sufferings" imposed on Chinese and other Asians during the World War II.
Graduates fear Japanese companies will reduce recruitment opportunities because of tension over the Diaoyu Islands.
A senior US diplomat arrived in Beijing Tuesday amid tensions with Japan over the Diaoyu Islands.
Chinese navy's Diaoyu Islands activities legitimate Japanese exhibitors fret over fallout from Diaoyu row Graduates fear dispute will hurt job chances
Japan's attempt to seek support from other countries on the Diaoyu Islands spat with China is completely futile, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a regular press briefing on Monday.
The flare-up between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands will have a limited effect on the GDP of the two economies while benefiting some neighboring ones, said a Moody's report released on Friday.
A Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday called on Japan to sincerely correct its mistakes and take concrete action while contributing to upcoming bilateral vice ministerial-level talks.
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