Foreword
Chapter One
Wisdom of the East – The Governance of China / 1
Closer Japan-China Economic Cooperation / 3
China’s Development Is an Opportunity for Japan / 7
The Peace-Seeking Wisdom of Moderation / 10
Address Drastic Change with a Global Community of Shared Future / 12
Seventy Years of Great Changes in China / 16
Confucianism Makes the World a Better Place / 20
Contribute to the World with Positive and Constructive Proposals / 22
Chapter Two
Towards the Same Goal – Cooperation for Mutual Benefit / 29
Work Together for a Better Future / 31
Asia’s Future and How Japan and China Can Contribute / 40
Forty Years of Japan-China Relations / 46
Avoid Crisis and Protect the Environment / 50
Inspire and Create a Future of Common Prosperity / 54
Time for Japan and China to Walk Together / 57
Rebuild Japan-China Relations Through Mutual Help and Understanding / 60
Japan-China Cooperation in the New Era / 64
Light the Way for the World with Japan-China Cooperation / 72
Chapter Three
Thriving Together – Harmony and Peace / 75
Building an Asia Without Gaps / 77
Opening Up New Prospects for Japan-China Economic Exchanges / 82
Asia in the Changing World: Towards Sound and Sustainable Development / 86
Common Topics for Resolving Conflicts and Building Mature Relations / 92
Turn Lessons of Failure into Sources of Success / 103
The Three Looks of Asia and Common Responsibilities / 109
Work Together to Advance Trilateral Cooperation / 116
The Future of the East Asian Community / 123
China’s Rise Brings Opportunities for Asia / 129
Confucianism Dispels Doubts and Brings Light to the World / 132
Chapter Four
Peaceful Development – A Shared Future / 135
Based on the Concept of a Global Community of Shared Future / 137
Working Together on the World Stage / 138
Humanity’s Common Ethics and Its Golden Rule: Do unto Others What You Want Others to Do unto You / 141
The Belt and Road Initiative Is the Right Choice / 144
A Global Community of Shared Future Benefits All / 148
Boao: Release Asian Power / 151
A Global Community of Shared Future – Practice and Progress / 155
Reflections on Changes in the World / 164
Steps to Build a Global Community of Shared Future / 167
Realize the Shared Dream of Humanity / 171
Combating Covid-19 Requires International Cooperation / 177
Seek Opportunities amid the Spreading Epidemic / 180
Japan and China Should Be the Backbone in Building a Global Community of Shared Future / 182