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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINA-JAPAN-SOUTH KOREA-YOUTH DAY

(230210) -- TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou (C), Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shunsuke Takei (R), and South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Duk-min attend the China-Japan-South Korea Youth Day in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2023. The China-Japan-South Korea Youth Day was held here on Friday highlighting friendly communications among youth from the three East Asian nations. (Xinhua/Yue Chenxing)

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Reception held in Tokyo to mark 50th anniversary of normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties

STORY: Reception held in Tokyo to mark 50th anniversary of normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemorative event 2. various of Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren 3. various of Kong Xuanyou, Chinese Ambassador to Japan 4. various of Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japanese Foreign Minister 5. various of Yasuo Fukuda, Former Japanese Prime Minister 6. various of Toshihiro Nikai, Former secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party STORYLINE: A commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations has been held in Tokyo. Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi delivered speeches at the reception hosted by the Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, on Thursday. Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren, said at the reception that stable and constructive diplomatic relations between Japan

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINA-JAPAN DIPLOMATIC TIES-NORMALIZATION-50TH ANNIVERSARY-RECEPTION

(220930) -- TOKYO, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou addresses a reception marking the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 29, 2022. More than 850 people from the Japanese business community and Japanese and Chinese friendly personnel attended the reception, where photos and documentaries reviewing the 50 years of the normalization of China-Japan ties were exhibited. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Reception marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Photo shows (from L) Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou, Japan Business Federation Chairman Masakazu Tokura, former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, incumbent Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, former ruling Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai and former LDP President Yohei Kono posing during a reception held exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022, at Tokyo's Hotel New Otani.

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Reception marking Japan-China 50th diplomatic anniv.

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou speaks during a reception held exactly 50 years to the day since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations on Sept. 29, 2022, at Tokyo's Hotel New Otani.

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC TIES-RECEPTION

(220923) -- TOKYO, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kong Xuanyou, Chinese Ambassador to Japan, addresses a reception held by the Chinese embassy in Japan to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 22, 2022. Participants at the event expressed wishes that the two countries will take the 50th anniversary as an opportunity to further strengthen dialogues at all levels, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and push for the long-term, sound and steady development of China-Japan relations. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Reception held in Japan to mark 50th anniversary of normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties

STORY: Reception held in Japan to mark 50th anniversary of normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda 3. Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Yuumi Yoshikawa 4. Makiko Tanaka, former Japanese foreign minister 5. Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Japan's Komeito party STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Japan has held a reception here to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. Participants at the event expressed wishes that the two countries will take the 50th anniversary as an opportunity to further strengthen dialogues at all levels, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and push for the long-term, sound and steady development of China-Japan relations. Kong Xuanyou, Chinese Ambassador to Ja

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC TIES-50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

(220917) -- TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou speaks at a gala commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 16, 2022. A gala commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic ties was held on Friday evening in Tokyo, Japan. Kong Xuanyou attended the gala and delivered a speech, expressing his hope for both sides to push the bilateral ties in the right direction of peace, friendship and cooperation. (Photo by Ye Mao/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINA-DIPLOMATIC TIES-50TH ANNIVERSARY

(220913) -- TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou delivers a keynote speech at a seminar commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Event for Japan-China ties' 50th anniversary+

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou delivers a speech at a symposium in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2022, marking the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between Japan and China later in the month.

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Tokyo exhibition by Chinese artist building bridge for cultural exchanges

STORY: Tokyo exhibition by Chinese artist building bridge for cultural exchanges DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the exhibitionSOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): YUKIO HATOYAMA, Former Japanese Prime MinisterSOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): KONG XUANYOU, Chinese Ambassador to JapanSOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): KENGO KUMA, Japanese architect STORYLINE: A special art show titled "Encounter" by Chinese artist Wang Chuanfeng is taking place at Tokyo National Museum, and the exhibition has attracted former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and other high-profile visitors. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. The exhibition, from Sept. 3 to 13, also coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Tokyo National Museum, which means a wonderful "encounter," the organizer of the exhibition has said. Wang, who had been learning Chinese painting for years, came to Japan in 1992. He has used his pai

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China shows willingness to hold high-level talks with Japan

China's Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou (front L) and Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister Shinsuke Sugiyama (front R) discuss responses to North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's recent long-range rocket launch and nuclear test during talks in Tokyo on Feb. 29, 2016. Beijing is willing to hold high-level talks between State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's key foreign-policy adviser Shotaro Yachi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior Japanese, Chinese diplomats meet to discuss N. Korea

Kong Xuanyou (L), China's assistant foreign minister, and Shinsuke Sugiyama, Japan's deputy foreign minister, shake hands in Tokyo on Feb. 29, 2016. They began talks the same day, discussing responses to North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's recent long-range rocket launch and nuclear test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, China to mull Abe-Xi talks at high-level meeting this week

Undated combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kong Xuanyou, China's assistant foreign minister and considered a major candidate to be the next ambassador to Japan, is scheduled to visit Japan for three days from April 3, 2017, and meet Takeo Akiba, Japan's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, with an eye to realizing talks between Abe and Xi in July. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China replaces top envoy for N. Korean nuclear affairs

Combination photo shows Wu Dawei (L), China's special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs who chairs the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program, and Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou. Kong has taken over the post from Wu, it was learned from diplomatic sources on Aug. 4, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on May 18, 2021.

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Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on May 18, 2021.

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Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on May 18, 2021.

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Introduction of mainland national security law in Hong Kong

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou (C) is summoned to Japan's Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on May 28, 2020, as Tokyo expresses concern over China's move to enact a national security law in Hong Kong. The Chinese National People's Congress approved the proposed introduction of the mainland's national security law in Hong Kong during its closing session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 27, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

China's new ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou speaks to reporters after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

Photo taken at the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019, shows new Chinese ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and new Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou hold talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and new Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou shake hands during their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and new Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou shake hands during their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Chinese ambassador to Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and new Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou shake hands during their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's new ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou

China's new ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kong Xuanyou, new Chinese ambassador to Japan

China's Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, seen in this file photo taken on May 10, 2019, will assume his duties as Chinese ambassador to Japan on May 30, according to the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kong Xuanyou, new Chinese ambassador to Japan

Kong Xuanyou, seen in this file photo, will assume his duties as Chinese ambassador to Japan on May 30, 2019, according to the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Replacement of Chinese ambassador to Japan

Undated combined photo shows Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua (L) and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou. China has decided to appoint Kong as its next ambassador to Japan, sources familiar with the matter said on April 3, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou

Photo taken Feb. 1, 2019, shows Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Replacement of China ambassador to Japan

Undated combined photo shows Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua (L), who is scheduled to return home in May 2019 after more than nine years in office, and Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, seen as a leading candidate to succeed Cheng. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China-N. Korea talks

Kong Xuanyou (L), China's special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs, and Ri Yong Ho, North Korean foreign minister, hold talks in Pyongyang, North Korea, on July 26, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China-N. Korea talks

Kong Xuanyou (L), China's special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs, and Ri Yong Ho, North Korean foreign minister, shake hands ahead of their talks in Pyongyang, North Korea, on July 26, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China Vice Foreign Minister Kong in N. Korea

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou arrives at Pyongyang airport on July 25, 2018, for talks with North Korean officials. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's vice foreign minister

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou (L) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's vice foreign minister

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou speaks at a press conference in Beijing on May 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's political advisory body opens annual session

Kong Xuanyou, China's special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs, attends the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 3, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea-China talks on N. Korea

Lee Do Hoon (L), South Korea's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, and Kong Xuanyou, China's special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs, shake hands in Seoul on Jan. 5, 2018. The officials agreed to communicate more closely in tackling issues related to North Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior Japan, China diplomats meet, eye Abe-Xi meeting

Kong Xuanyou (L), China's assistant foreign minister, and Takeo Akiba, Japan's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, shake hands in Tokyo on April 4, 2017. They held talks with an eye to realizing a Japan-China summit meeting in July. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, China hold 1st security dialogue in nearly 2 years

Kong Xuanyou (L), China's assistant foreign minister, shakes hands with Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Takeo Akiba before attending a security dialogue of the two countries in Beijing on Nov. 28, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo