CEBU, the Philippines, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing here on Saturday met with his Japanese, Philippine and Brunei counterparts in the central Philippine city of Cebu, saying China will promote cooperation with the three countries.

    While meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Aso Taro, Li said there emerges a good situation of development in Sino-Japanese relations as a result of the efforts made by both countries.

    Li said that Chinese and Japanese leaders have reached a consensus on the direction of development of bilateral relations, effectively promoting the practical and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two sides.

    China is willing to join hands with Japan in promoting the Sino-Japanese relations to grow in a healthy, stable manner, and work hard to reach the goal of "peaceful coexistence, friendship from generation to generation, cooperation to mutual benefit, and common development," Li added.

    Li told Aso that the historical issue and the Taiwan issue concern the foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. He said China hopes Japan will properly deal with the relevant issues by adhering to the principles laid down by the three political documents including the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement.