Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Masahiko Komura said Monday he will visit China during the Golden Week holidays in early May to try to help mend bilateral ties.
Komura, a former foreign minister, is arranging a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who succeeded Hu Jintao in March, he said. Komura heads a group of lawmakers friendly with China and is expected to be accompanied by other members of the group.
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