Chinese leader seeks Japanese help on environment

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday voiced hope that Japan would share environmental technology with his country as he toured a state-of-the-art recycling factory.

Hu, on a rare visit to Japan to mend ties between Asia's two largest economies, visited the Kawasaki PET Bottle Recycling Factory near Tokyo which processes used bottles and electronics devices.

"We want to introduce Japan's advanced technology on the environment to China," Hu said, adding that his administration will focus on green businesses.

China's pollution has been rapidly growing as its economy soars, posing particular concern for neighbours such as Japan and South Korea.