Xi congratulates Naruhito on succession as Japan's new emperor

00:04, May 02, 2019

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  Fresh Start: Podcast News (5/2/2019 Thu.)

  Welcome to Fresh Start.This is People's Daily app.Here are today's picks from our editors.Xi congratulates Naruhito on succession as Japan's new emperorChinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Japan's new Emperor Naruhito on his succession to the throne.In a congratulatory message, Xi said China and Japan are close neighbors with a long history of friendship. The two countries should make

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  On 1st day as Japan’s emperor, Naruhito vows to pursue peace

  Japan's new Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by new Empress Masako, makes his first address during a ritual after succeeding his fatherAkihito at Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (Photo: AP)Emperor Naruhito inherited the sacred sword and jewel that signaled his succession and pledged in his first public address Wednesday to follow his father’s example by devoting himself to peace

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  President Xi congratulates Japan's new emperor

  Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Naruhito on Wednesday on his succession as Japan's new emperor.Naruhito officially ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne a day after the abdication of his father Akihito on Tuesday.Mentioning China and Japan are close neighbors with a long history of friendship, Xi expressed his hope that the two countries could jointly promote the