Chinese delegation travels to Etorofu, island at center of Japan-Russia row
The visit by local officials and business representatives from China's Heilongjiang province came as part of efforts to attract investment to Etorofu.
The visit by local officials and business representatives from China's Heilongjiang province came as part of efforts to attract investment to Etorofu.
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