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Chinese, Bosnian leaders exchange greetings on 15th anniversary of ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday exchanged congratulatory messages with his Bosnian counterpart Nikola Spiric to mark the 15th anniversary of their countries\' diplomatic ties. Wen and Spiric, who is chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, spoke highly of the achievements that have been made since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1995. The two leaders also pledged efforts to boost their friendly cooperative relationship based on the...

China, S Africa agree to boost ties, co-op against climate change (3)

For his part, Zuma said Jia\'s visit was of great significance to boost bilateral relationship and called on both sides to take the opportunity of the visit to expand substantial cooperation and bring bilateral strategic partnership to a new high. Zuma spoke highly of China\'s efforts to deal with climate change, saying that China played an important role in producing the positive outcome from the Copenhagen climate change conference last December. The South African president expected his...

Chinese vice president meets Swedish king

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, complimenting the Swedish royal family for their contributions to promoting relations between Sweden and China. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm, Sweden, March 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang) At the beginning of the meeting, Xi conveyed Chinese President Hu Jintao\'s compliments and best regards to the Swedish king, for which the Swedish king...

US, China put on smiles after tensions (4)

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed Monday that China would be involved in considering a fourth round of sanctions against Tehran, AFP reported. "I think, as the weeks go forward and we begin the hard work of trying to come up with a Security Council resolution, China will be involved. They will be making their suggestions," Clinton told CTV, a Canadian television station, in an interview. She was attending a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight...

"Little Mermaid" arrives in Shanghai for World Expo

Tourists take pictures of the Little Mermaid statue just before it was moved from Copenhagen harbor March 25, 2010. The statue, in memory of fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, is being shipped to Shanghai where it will be on display in the Danish pavilion at Expo 2010.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Denmark\'s iconic "Little Mermaid" statue arrived in Shanghai Friday for display at the World Expo, which opens next month. After arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 3...

Chinese vice president calls for expanding Sino-Swedish cooperation to new areas

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping called on Monday for expanding Sino-Swedish cooperation to new areas when he held talks with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in Stockholm, Sweden, March 29, 2010. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang) Xi said that relations between China and Sweden have maintained a good momentum of development with frequent exchange of visits at high levels, and close and active...

China takes responsible attitude in exploring upper Mekong water resources, spok

China said Tuesday it has always taken a responsible attitude in water resources exploration, refuting reports that construction of a dam on the Lancang River, the upper Mekong River, has caused a drop in water levels and brought drought to countries downstream. "We have taken note of the relevant report and view it as groundless," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang at a regular press conference on Tuesday. Some southwest China provinces and Mekong River countries are...

China seeks peaceful resolution of Iran nuclear issue

China reiterated on Thursday it will continue to work for a peaceful solution to the Iran nuclear issue, as it confirmed Iran\'s top nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, is on a visit to China. Qin\'s remarks came as reports said six world powers - China, Russia, the United States, Britain, France and Germany - have discussed putting new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. But Qin gave no indication about sanctions but said the six countries held a conference call on Wednesday evening...

Chinese President Hu to attend Nuclear Security Summit in mid April

Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the upcoming Nuclear Security Summit from April 12 to 13 in Washington, the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said here Thursday. After the meeting, Hu will pay a state visit to Brazil and attend the second summit of the BRIC countries, which involve Brazil, Russia, India and China, in Brasilia from April 14 to 17, Qin said. Hu will also pay a state visit to Venezuela from April 17 to 18, and make a working visit to Chile on April 18,...

Google, Rio Tinto cases will not damage China\’s investment environment: Official

China would stick to its policies of attracting foreign capital and the country\'s investment environment would not be damaged by the Google and Rio Tinto cases, a senior official said in Beijing Friday. Chen Jian, vice minister of Ministry of Commerce, made the remarks in response to questions on China\'s investment environment at a press conference for Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo to be held in Jilin Province. "China will not change its policies on opening-up and attracting...