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(December 12-18, 2011)
In an important bilateral development the Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski reached Shanghai to start his state visit to China.1 In another development, China and Cyprus celebrated 40th anniversary of establishment of their bilateral diplomatic relations. 2 Meanwhile reports noted that Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda will visit China for two days between December 25 and 26. 3
On the regional front China has announced that it will not interfere in the upcoming Taiwanese elections based on the “1992 consensus”. 4
In other developments, reports noted that the Chinese navy is considering the taking on supplies in the Seychelles while conducting escort missions to tackle piracy. But it was reaffirmed that this does not equate to establishing military base in the region. 5
- 1. “Polish president starts China visit” China Daily, December 18, 2011 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/18/content_14283486.htm
- 2. “China, Cyprus hail 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties” China Daily, December 16, 2011 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/16/content_14280014.htm
- 3. “Japanese PM to visit China on Dec 25-26” China Daily, December 16, 2011 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/16/content_14279666.htm
- 4. “Mainland not to meddle in Taiwan elections: spokesman” China Daily, December 14, 2011 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/14/content_14267000.htm
- 5. “Navy looks at offer from Seychelles” China Daily, December 13, 2011 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-12/13/content_14254395.htm