China boosts economic diplomacy
By Li Xiaokun and Zhao Shengnan | China Daily | Updated: 2012-10-10 08:07
New body created to make better use of Beijing's financial clout
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday established the Department of International Economic Affairs to serve economic diplomacy, which is increasingly important in China's diplomatic blueprint.
The move shows that Beijing has recognized its increasing power in the economic field and is moving forward to make better use of it, Chinese experts said.
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