Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao wearing baseball uniform waves as he meets with students of Ritsumeikan University's baseball team at Nishikyogoku stadium in Kyoto, western Japan, April 13, 2007.

A smiling Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sipped green tea and declared his trip to Japan a success today, wrapping up a three-day tour aimed at cementing rejuvenated ties.

Wen, putting finishing touches on the first visit by a Chinese premier in nearly seven years, traveled to the ancient capital of Kyoto after two days in Tokyo during which he called for improved relations between Asia's top two economies.