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According to reports, China and Kazakhstan have agreed to improve ties in the field of energy, communication, trade and some other areas. 1
In another development, China and Belarus have also agreed to improve military cooperation. 2
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao returned to Beijing after attending the SCO’s 11th Prime Ministerial meeting in Kyrgyzstan. He also visited Russia and held meeting with Russian Prime Minister. 3
China has asked Vietnam to stop unilateral oil exploration in the overlapping waters in the South China Sea. 4
China has announced that it is ready to work with Philippines and improve the bilateral relations. 5
In other developments, the newly elected chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xi Jinping has urged the PLA to build a powerful and technological missile and advanced force. 6
Beijing has expressed serious concern over the US bill that regards China’s territory as part of the US-Japan Security pact. 7
Beijing expressed grave concern over the DPRK’s satellite launch plan. 8
- 1. “China, Kazakhstan vow stronger cooperation in energy, communication” China Daily, December 9, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/09/content_15999614.htm
- 2. “China, Belarus to strengthen military cooperation” China Daily, December 6, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/06/content_15993493.htm
- 3. “Premier Wen back from SCO meeting, two-nation visit” China Daily, December 7, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/07/content_15995277.htm
- 4. “Vietnam urged to halt oil exploration in South China Sea” China Daily, December 6, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/06/content_15993316.htm
- 5. “China ready for stable ties with Philippines” China Daily, December 6, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/06/content_15993173.htm
- 6. “Xi calls for powerful missile force” China Daily, December 5, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/05/content_15989928.htm
- 7. “China opposes US bill concerning Diaoyu Islands” China Daily, December 3, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/03/content_15981969.htm
- 8. “China concerned about DPRK's satellite launch” China Daily, December 2, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/02/content_15978356.htm