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President Hu to discuss Sino-US relations with Obama in London
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-03-07 10:07
China Opposes Auction of Looted Relics The Chinese government opposes the auction of looted Chinese cultural relics, said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. Such an auction is "adding salt to injury" and it is "immoral", he said. China Follows Development of DPRK's Test Fire of Communication Satellite
Maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula is good to the interests of all sides concerned, Yang told the press, "We hope all sides concerned should do more for it." FM Urges "Positive" Steps from France Yang said he is fully confident about the long-term development of the Sino-French relations while urging France to make "positive" signs in dealing with major concerns of China. The recent problems in the two countries' relations were not the responsibility of China, said Yang. He urged France to make "positive" signs when dealing with issues of major concerns of China, saying China has always highly valued the promotion of Sino-French ties. Better relations between the two countries are "in their common interests and in accordance with the aspirations of their people," he said. Other Issues China, Japan and the Republic of Korea should enhance exchanges and cooperation in face of the global financial crisis and make due contribution to help Asia overcome difficulties, said Yang. All parties concerned should make concerted efforts to advance the six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and the most important task now is to advance the talks to a new stage, according to Yang. He asked developed and developing countries to join hands to address the global climate change.
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