segunda-feira, 30 de agosto de 2010

Japan, China sign seven trade pacts

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Japanese and Chinese officials pledged to improve the countries' trade cooperation with seven new agreements.

High-level talks during the weekend led to the signed agreements covering energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, food quality and other issues, the China Daily newspaper reported Monday.

"China and Japan are among the most important economies worldwide. Enhancement of bilateral cooperation will not only benefit both sides but also help … the recovery of the world economy," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said.

China's minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, Zhang Ping, said: "Japan has advanced technology and China boasts a powerful consumption capacity. There is huge potential for cooperation in the sector". UPI