(We) have invited some international guests. Who will attend and what activities they attend, is of course up to them to decide. |
Sino-Japanese relations are facing difficulties, and it is impossible to expect bilateral ties to develop as usual. |
The whole process is open. Now we have 16 countries, but next year we could have 17 or 18. For example, we are aware of the interest expressed by the United States government. |
We hope the relevant parties can exercise restraint and not take measures that will escalate the situation. |