Japan's head of delegation Taizo Nishimuro (C) listens to Tang Jiaxuan (unseen), China's head of delegation, during the opening ceremony of the Japan-China Friendship Committee for the 21st Century at Diaoyutai in Beijing February 7, 2010.[Photo/Agencies]

Japan's delegation head Taizo Nishimuro (centre L) and his Chinese counterpart Tang Jia Xuan (centre R) take part in the opening ceremony of the Japan-China Friendship Committee for the 21st Century at Diaoyutai in Beijing February 7, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]