On January 18, 2022, Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolence to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over the passing of Toshiki Kaifu, the country's former prime minister. He expressed deep condolences over the passing of Mr. Kaifu and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved family.

Li Keqiang said in his message that Mr. Kaifu was a veteran Japanese statesman who made important contributions to the improvement and development of China-Japan relations and will be remembered by the people and history of the two countries.