Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda have reached broad consensus during their talks and have signed a Sino-Japanese joint statement on all-round promotion of their strategic and mutually beneficial relations.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Tokyo, Hu Jintao said Sino-Japanese relations are facing new opportunities for further development.

He said both countries should regard each other as cooperators, not competitors.

"China and Japan are two important countries in Asia, and we share great responsibility for Asia's peace and development. The two countries could and should further cooperation in all areas. We should give our support and understanding to each other in international and regional affairs. We should work together to revive Asia and face global challenges."

Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda called for enhanced mutual understanding and trust between the two neighbors.

"It is important to build understanding between the two countries. If there is no understanding, there is no trust. However, I should also point out that only understanding between the governments is not enough. The most important thing is to promote understandings between the two people."

The two leaders also agree that they will hold annual summit meetings to improve relations.
Earlier in the day, the Chinese president met Japanese Emperor Akihito, who hosted a reception in the Chinese leader's honor.

Hu Jintao arrived in Tokyo Tuesday for a five-day state visit. It's the first visit by a Chinese head of state to Japan in 10 years.

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