Kan said it was something that is welcoming. Chinas growth will have a positive impact on Japan, both economically and socially, said Kan. He also said China should have greater responsibilities internationally with such a large economy, adding that he hoped that China recognizes this important responsibility that it bears and acts accordingly. Shen Shishun, an expert on Asia-Pacific studies with China Institute of International Studies, said what Kan said signaled a positive and strong change in future China-Japan relations as he has realized Chinas development is not a threat to Japan, but brings it opportunities. Kan also has to follow the US, its important ally, which experienced positive changes in relations with China after President Hu Jintaos visit earlier this month, Shen noted. Japan will not choose to isolate itself out of the framework that China and the US have established, Shen said. Sino-Japanese relations soured since the September collision between a Chinese fishing boat and two Japanese patrol boats in waters off Chinas Diaoyu Islands, which Japan also claims. In the latest development, Japanese officials complained to a major US newspaper after it published a column saying that Chinas sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands has a strong historical case, Japans Mainichi Daily News reported on Friday. In the New York Times column published on Jan 20, op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristof said: My take is that China has a strong historical case in claiming the ... islands known as the Diaoyu Islands. Japanese Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Satoru Sato claimed in a letter to the editor of the US newspaper, which was published on Thursday, that the islands are clearly an inherent territory of Japan. Shen said what the US columnist had done was just reminding people of a historical truth. Japan should admit the fact and negotiate with China using hard evidence. AP and Dow Jones Newswires contributed to this story. Tramon Williams Jersey. At 34-32, the Philadelphia 76ers are all but assured a playoff spot in the top heavy Eastern Conference but the 34-33 Utah Jazz are on the outside, looking in at the postseason in the West as the two teams get ready to battle tonight in Salt Lake City. Authentic Chad Ochocinco Jersey. Unseeded this year after a string of injuries dogged her 2006 season, two-times former champion Williams looked dead and buried against fifth seed Nadia Petrova at a set and 5-4 down with the Russian serving for a place in round four. Aaron Rodgers Womens Jersey. Venus Williams was up against Jelena Jankovic in a night match of former Rome champions at the Foro Italico. "I have a really tough opponent next match whether its Venus or Jelena," Serena said. Authentic James Jones Jersey. Of course, hes just been thankful this season that his role is secure. A year ago, Hart won his arbitration case for $4. Charles Woodson Womens Jersey. Newman takes the place of Arizonas Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who has a chip in the tibia of his left leg and also injured his medial collateral ligament. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -Theo Fleurys comeback attempt with the Calgary Flames is over. The NHL team released the veteran forward Friday. Fleurys attempted comeback after six years out of the NHL had been one of the feel-good stories of the preseason. The 41-year-old scored a goaal and had a shootout winner in another exhibition game, but couldnt earn a job on one of the teams top two lines. Clay Matthews Womens Jersey Flames general manager Darryl Sutter said the team never intended to send him to the American Hockey League. Sutter also said Fleury should be proud of his performance. ' ' '