On November 25, 2023 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on the sidelines of the China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Busan, the Republic of Korea.

Wang Yi said, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio held a meeting in San Francisco. The two sides reiterated the two countries' commitment to abiding by the principles of the four China-Japan political documents, reaffirmed the positioning of comprehensively promoting a strategic relationship of mutual benefit, and stayed committed to building a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship fit for the new era, which has provided important political guidance for bilateral relations. The two countries need to follow through on the common understandings reached by leaders and push forward China-Japan relations along the right track of sound development.

Wang Yi said, President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Japan are neighbors that cannot move away. Peaceful coexistence, lasting friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development serve the fundamental interests of the two peoples. To this end, the two sides should implement in earnest the strategic relationship of mutual benefit by drawing up corresponding roadmaps and timetables.

Wang Yi emphasized that to rebuild a strategic relationship of mutual benefit, the two sides should first establish a correct mutual understanding, make it clear that the two sides are cooperative partners rather than threats to each other, and each side should adhere to peaceful development. Second, both sides need to respect each other's legitimate concerns. Japan should honor its commitments on the Taiwan question, strictly abide by the one-China principle, and refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs. Noting that Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean concerns marine safety and public health, Wang Yi said China opposes Japan's irresponsible action. At present, it is necessary to establish a comprehensive, effective and independent long-term monitoring mechanism for all stakeholders. Third, the two sides should strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly resist anti-globalization and protectionism, and maintain stable and unimpeded industrial and supply chains.

Kamikawa Yoko said, the two leaders reached important common understandings in San Francisco, affirming the positioning of a strategic relationship of mutual benefit, dedicating themselves to jointly building a constructive and stable Japan-China relationship fit for the new era, and agreeing to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly cope with climate change and other global issues. Japan is willing to coordinate closely with China, strengthen dialogue and communication, continuously accumulate positive factors, and push forward Japan-China relations in the direction specified by the leaders of the two countries. Japan's position on the Taiwan question remains unchanged. Japan stands ready to find a proper way to resolve the issue of nuclear wastewater discharge through dialogue in a constructive manner.

The two sides agreed to actively explore a new round of high-level economic dialogue as well as a meeting of high-level consultation mechanism on people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and hold at an appropriate time the China-Japan strategic dialogue, the China-Japan security dialogue, and regular consultations between diplomatic authorities.

The two sides also had an exchange of views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula, among others.