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China Lodges Representations over Nagoya Mayor's Denial of Nanjing Massacre
Beijing, February 24 (KCNA) -- China has lodged representations with Japan over a denial of the Nanjing Massacre by a Japanese mayor, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Wednesday.

Hong said the Chinese government supports a decision by Nanjing municipal authorities to halt contact with the Japanese city of Nagoya.

"We express understanding and support for this decision and are keeping a close watch over the issue," Hong said at a regular press briefing.

Hong said the Japanese side should abide by the principles of the historic agreements made between the two countries and work to advance bilateral relations in a healthy and stable way.

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