Key facts
- Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died on Thursday at age 90.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Fukuda's family.
- Xi described Fukuda as an old friend of the Chinese people.
- Fukuda was credited with contributing to China-Japan relations and upholding a correct view of history.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to the family of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who died on Thursday at the age of 90. Xi described Fukuda as an old friend of the Chinese people who actively contributed to the improvement and development of China-Japan relations and upheld a correct view of history. The Chinese foreign ministry also expressed deep condolences and sympathies to Fukuda's family. Xi expressed hope that Japan's current leaders would cherish the efforts of older generations of politicians and safeguard the political foundation of bilateral relations.