Across Asia: China

Premier pledges support

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged yesterday to continue China's support to Jamaica's economic development, saying the two sides should expand cooperation in infrastructure construction, mining and tourism.

Wen made the remarks when meeting with visiting Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

"As the international financial crisis has posed severe impact on China and the Caribbean states, we should help each other, enhance cooperation, and jointly cope with challenges so as to consistently boost our friendly ties," Wen said.

(China Daily 02/04/2010 page11)