My first job is to improve Japan-China relations: Japan's new ambassador to China (2)

"The problem between the two countries is like a kind of disease. We need to find out the lesion together and heal it with patience. The bilateral diplomatic relationship will become healthy again, I believe in that."

He also stressed the people of the two countries should have direct contact at various levels, saying it is very important for improvement in their feelings to each other.

Kitera said he is looking forward to sharing his views on improving bilateral relationship with Chinese friends.

Graduated from Tokyo University, Kitera, 60, began to work for the Japanese Foreign Ministry from 1976 and had served as assistant chief cabinet secretary since 2011 before he was appointed as ambassador to China.

He is scheduled to leave for China later this month.

Shinichi Nishimiya was nominated as ambassador to China in September to replace Uichiro Niwa, but died of acute heart failure before leaving for China. Kitera took the post of Nishimiya.

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