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Although no agreements were made over disputed gas and oil rights in the East China Sea or the ongoing problems in Tibet, Japan and China have agreed to begin working together to strengthen economic ties.

China wants Japanese technology and investment in the Chinese economy, Japan wants more access to the world's biggest market for Japanese products. China is already Japan's biggest trading partner.

The two countries have also agreed to work together to overcome the disputes of the past and to continue working together in future summits to be held yearly.

This was the first visit by a Chinese leader since 1998. 

Landmark China-Japan deal agreed [BBC News]

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