Chapter 152 A strip of water for two thousand years

With a long history of 2,000 years and geographically separated by a narrow strip of water, the friendship between the honest, intelligent, industrious and brave people of China and Japan has a long history. Although there were a few short decades spent in swords and soldiers, Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, had a saying: "If you draw a knife, water will flow again." The common language between China and Japan in cultural history is like a mighty river. No matter how you draw a knife, you can't stop cutting the rushing spring water! Therefore, during the two decades when the normal diplomatic relations were temporarily suspended, the friendly people of China and Japan still tried their best to keep in touch with each other like shuttles and frequent contacts between the narrow strip of water.Women's and youth groups, art and religious groups, education and trade groups...whether friendly visits, art and technology exhibitions, music and dance performances, or sports competitions, people from both sides are rejoicing and energetic in order to promote the early normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations Work vigorously.

At this time, many faces of people from both sides appeared in front of my eyes. There were old and young, male and female faces. They were all so sincere and kind. They were all comrades-in-arms of my co-workers for many years.In the past twenty years, we have happily told stories between the mountains and rivers of China and Japan, talking about the friendly past and looking forward to the future of the resumption of diplomatic relations.Our confidence is firm and our language is exciting.We have taken action and overcome all kinds of difficulties and obstacles. In wind, rain, ice, and snow, we have paved a road to the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations hand in hand, brick by stone.This road has not been smooth in the past, and it will still be tortuous in the future, but based on our past experience, we have the courage and confidence. "The people, and only the people, are the power to create world history." We are creating the history of peace in Asia and the world!

In the smug review, I can't help feeling a little sad.Many of my Chinese and Japanese comrades-in-arms who worked hard for Sino-Japanese friendship have passed away.They have fulfilled their sacred duty perfectly!At the same time, I am gratified that our successors, young people from China and Japan, are holding high the banner of Sino-Japanese friendship. Between the narrow strip of water, the exchanges are more frequent, the will is stronger, and the emotions are higher. Continually make due contributions to the great cause of peace in Asia and the world. Young people of China and Japan, keep working hard, the future happy and peaceful world belongs to all generations of our children and grandchildren!