The Chinese edition of the biography of former Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda has been launched in Beijing. Titled "Seeking Prosperity and Stability in Post-war Japan", the release coincides with the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Japanese Treaty of Peace and Friendship. The biography includes the extensive unpublished document known as the "Fukuda Memo". Also included are stories from 1977, when the former prime minister introduced the so-called Fukuda Doctrine. It states Japan's determination to never again become a military power and its aim to strengthen relations with Southeast Asian nations. An expert says the biography contains detailed stories about the development of Japan's foreign policy principles outlined in the Doctrine that are recognized as still relevant today.
WANG CHANGLIN Vice President, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences "Reevaluating the ideas of Fukuda, particularly his pacifist ideology of 'Japan not becoming a military power', holds great importance in building a healthy and stable Beijing-Tokyo relationship in the new era. Both China and Japan should adopt an objective and rational view of historical developments, follow the principles of friendly coexistence and win-win cooperation, and promote stable and healthy development of their relations."
