Now for more insight let's talk to Mr Xiong Lili. He is a professor from the school of international relations in the University of International Business and Economics. Welcome.

Q1, This is the eighth talks of this kind and a wide range of topics were expected to be discussed. In your view, are there any susbstantial breakthroughs to be wielded from the talks?

Q2, We know there was a three year hiatus due to Japan's illegal claims of the Diaoyu Islands and its unrepented attitude toward WWII. So is economic front an easier way to deepen cooperation and promote understanding among the three countries?