China calls on both sides to keep calm and exercise restraint so as to avoid further escalation of the situation.

中方呼吁双方保持冷静和克制，避免局势进一步升级。

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Both sides agreed to deal with the relevant issues calmly to avoid escalation of the situation and undermining the overall bilateral relations.

双方同意冷静处理有关问题，避免事态升级，防止影响两国关系大局。

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We maintain that all parties should stay calm, exercise restraint and properly handle relevant issues so as to avoid the escalation of the situation.

我们主张各方应冷静克制，妥善处理有关问题，避免局势紧张升级。

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While Mr Gemba emphasised Japan's sovereignty over the islands, he said it was crucial for both countries to prevent further escalation of the situation.

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