Japan and China:

-- agreed to bring bilateral relations into a higher stage;

-- expressed deep concern over North Korea's nuclear test plan;

-- agreed to advance the process of the six-party talks.

Japan invited Chinese leaders to Japan and the Chinese side has in principle accepted it.

Japan and China:

-- agreed bilateral ties are one of the most important diplomatic relations to each other;

-- agreed to make constructive contributions to peace and stability in Asia and the world;

-- confirmed the two countries will speed up talks on East China Sea-linked issues, reaffirming a general direction toward joint development;

-- agreed to enhance bilateral exchanges in sectors including politics, the economy, security and culture;

-- agreed to build mutual confidence in the security field;

-- agreed to launch study on history research by experts from both countries by the end of this year;

-- confirmed the two countries will promote regional cooperation in East Asia;

-- agreed to continue seeking reform of the U.N. Security Council.