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China mourns JCCEA president Takashi Tsujii

Updated: 2013-12-02 18:56
( Xinhua)

BEIJING - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Monday mourned the death of Takashi Tsujii, president of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association (JCCEA).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had sent a message of condolence to Tsujii's family on behalf of the Chinese government, Hong said at a regular press briefing.

According to the spokesman, Tsujii had been committed to friendship between China and Japan and had made important contributions to promoting bilateral cultural exchanges as well as the development of bilateral ties.

"China pays tribute to Tsujii's contributions," said Hong.

Tsujii passed away on November 25.

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