Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming (C) meets the press during a press conference held by the news center for the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) and the First Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

A recent dumpling poisoning case in Japan was only an "isolated incident", China's Commerce Minister said on Wednesday, calling for more mutual trust.

"I hope the two sides can carry out close and friendly cooperation and discussion to address the issue," Commerce Minister Chen Deming told reporters on the sidelines of the annual session of China's parliament.