On October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. The reporter asked questions. According to reports, famous Japanese actor and singer Toshiyuki Nishida passed away at his home on the 17th. The report said that Nishida is a well-known anti-war and friendly person in Japan. What comments does the Chinese side have on Nishida's death? Mao Ning said that Mr. Toshiyuki Nishida is a performing artist loved by the Chinese and Japanese people, and is also a member of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association. During his lifetime, Mr. Nishida called for reflection on war history, cherished peace, actively participated in cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and contributed to enhancing the friendly feelings between the two peoples. “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Nishida's death and our condolences to his family. We expect and believe that the people of China and Japan will pass on their original intentions and adhere to good neighborliness and friendship.”

On October 18, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. The reporter asked questions. According to reports, famous Japanese actor and singer Toshiyuki Nishida passed away at his home on the 17th. The report said that Nishida is a well-known anti-war and friendly person in Japan. What comments does the Chinese side have on Nishida's death? Mao Ning said that Mr. Toshiyuki Nishida is a performing artist loved by the Chinese and Japanese people, and is also a member of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association. During his lifetime, Mr. Nishida called for reflection on war history, cherished peace, actively participated in cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and contributed to enhancing the friendly feelings between the two peoples. “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Nishida's death and our condolences to his family. We expect and believe that the people of China and Japan will pass on their original intentions and adhere to good neighborliness and friendship.”