China and Japan will hold a new round of strategic dialogue on August 10 after seven years, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng and his Japanese counterpart Takeo Akiba are expected to exchange in-depth views on bilateral ties, as well as international and regional issues of concern to both sides.

China hopes the dialogue will enhance mutual political trust and improve bilateral relations.