China and Japan's other recognition

Author: Xie Shuguang
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Publish Date: 2004-03-10
Features: When discussing Sino-Japanese relations, people often use the principle of "seeking common ground while reserving differences" to promote the stable development of the two countries' relations. It should be noted that here, "common ground" and "differences" refer to the value-based "big" and "small," rather than a description of the actual similarities and differences between China and Japan. In fact, if we look at the actual similarities and differences between China and Japan, there are not only "common ground" but also "great differences." If we underestimate or disregard the "great differences" between the two countries, it will be impossible to achieve a truly meaningful "common ground."