Seikyo Shimbun Highlights:
Beijing City University (北京城市学院) conferred its award of highest honor upon SGI President Ikeda in recognition of his years of contribution to Japan-China friendship. Following the ceremony, a cherry tree was planted in memory of China’s Former Premier Zhou Enlai, next to the cherry tree honoring SGI President Ikeda and Mrs. Ikeda. A monument commemorating the 50th anniversary of SGI President Ikeda’s proposal for the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan was also unveiled.