[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Xing Xiaojing] According to Japanese media reports, former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama died in a hospital in Oita City on the morning of the 17th at the age of 101. Takayama Fujita, chairman of Japan's "Inheriting and Developing Murayama Talks"(hereinafter referred to as the "Talks "), said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from the Global Times on the 17th that the" Murayama Talks "are an important cornerstone for Japan to face history and face the future. The "Talk Conference" has just held an emergency council. It was decided that in order to commemorate the former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama who completed Japan's post-war historical mission, the meeting is determined to more firmly protect, inherit and develop the spirit of the "Murayama Talk". In the future, we will also devote ourselves to relevant work.

Takaku Fujita exclusively revealed to the Global Times reporter the next memorial schedule: a wake ceremony is planned to be held on the 18th; a funeral at the family member level is planned on the 19th; and farewell ceremonies are planned to be held in Tokyo and Oita on the 20th, when there will be more people attended.

Fujita Takajing said that "Murayama Talk" has important historical significance, recognized the history of Japan's colonial rule and aggression, and expressed introspection and apology. However, sanae takaichi was elected as the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party and may become the new prime minister of Japan. Japan's current political structure is facing the possibility of tilting to the conservative right wing. He said, "In view of this situation, we must more firmly guard and hold high the 'Murayama Talk', strengthen relevant actions, and let Japanese citizens establish a correct historical cognition."

After learning the news of the death of former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, many China people mourned online. For this, Fujita Takayuki expressed his gratitude. He said,"Mr. Murayama always taught us during his lifetime that friendly coexistence between Japan and China is crucial to peace and development in Asia. We will keep Mr. Murayama's teachings in mind and will adhere to this spirit in the future to further strengthen Japan-China friendship activities. At the same time, in order to allow the 'Murayama Talks' to be more widely spread and recognized in Japan and even the world, we will continue to promote the popularization of education, international exchanges and people-to-people dialogue, so that the concepts of reflection on history and pursuit of peace will be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."