(September 24-October 7, 2012)
According to reports, Beijing has announced that it will work towards strengthening international cooperation on cyber issues. 1

In another development, agricultural ministries of China and Nepal have finalized a five-point agreement during the third bilateral Nepal-China Agricultural Assistance meeting held in Kathmandu. 2

China has inaugurated a Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta. This is in order to help improve relations between China and ASEAN. 3

Beijing has asserted that China and France should develop a comprehensive strategic partnership with respect to urbanization, sanitation and high-tech development. 4

On the domestic front, the Standing Committee of the Congqing Municipal People’s Congress has decided to remove Bo Xilai from his post as deputy to 11th National People’s Congress. 5

Hillary Clinton called for better China-US relationship and also offered “best wishes” to Chinese people on the 63rd anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China. 6

Beijing’s first aricraft carrier, the Liaoning with a hull number of 16, entered service in the People’s Liberation Army Navy on September 25. 7

In other developments, Beijing has further reiterated its opposition to sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. 8

Pakistani Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf met Chinese senior military officer Ma Xiaotian in Islamabad on September 25 and both sides agreed to further advance bilateral pragmatic cooperation. 9

The Chinese government has issued a white paper on Diaoyu Dao, asserting Chinese indisputable sovereignty over the islands. 10

• 1. “Chinese gov't to strengthen int'l cooperation on cyber issues” China Daily, October 4, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-10/04/content_15796967.htm
• 2. “Nepal, China ink five-point agreement” China Daily, October 2, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-10/02/content_15794927.htm
• 3. “China launches mission to ASEAN” China Daily, October 1, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-10/01/content_15794732.htm
• 4. “China and France to further improve ties” China Daily, September 30, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-09/30/content_15793707.htm
• 5. “Bo Xilai expelled from top legislature” China Daily, September 29, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-09/29/content_15793220.htm
• 6. “Key facts of China's first aircraft carrier” China Daily, September 27, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-09/27/content_15788839.htm
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• 8. “China opposes sanctions on Iran” China Daily, September 26, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-09/26/content_15785735.htm
• 9. “Pakistan, China pledge to promote ties” China Daily, September 25, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-09/25/content_15782718.htm
• 10. “China issues white paper on Diaoyu Dao” China Daily, September 25, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012Diaoyu/2012-09/25/content_1578210...