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FEBRUARY 4-10
According to reports, the Chinese marine surveillance ship Haijian 137 continued to patrol the territorial waters surrounding Diaoyu Islands on the eve of the Spring Festival.1
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying accused Japan of creating tensions and tarnishing China’s image. 2
Yang Jiechi, Chinese foreign minister, met with a senior Syrian diplomat in Beijing on February 6, 2013. Yang suggested that Beijing is open to any solution with respect to the ongoing conflict in Syria if it is accepted by Syrians widely. 3
During his tour of the Lanzhou Military Area Command, Xi Jinping called for “expanding and deepening” the military’s preparedness. 4
Hua Chunying, a Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman said that China is against any move that could create more tension on the Korean Peninsula. 5
Malaysia and China launched a second joint industrial park on February 5, 2013. 6
In other developments, Chinese foreign ministry stated on February 4, 2013 that China is “maintaining communication and cooperation” with India on the issue of cross-border river. 7
Chinese foreign ministry announced on February 4, 2013 that China will continue to play a constructive role in peace talks between Myanmar government and Kachin Independence Organization (KIO). 8
- 1. “Chinese ship continues patrolling Diaoyu Islands waters” China Daily, February 10, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/10/content_16217789.htm
- 2. “China says Japan tarnishing its image” China Daily, February 7, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/07/content_16213513.htm
- 3. “China urges widely accepted Syrian solution” China Daily, February 6, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/06/content_16209461.htm
- 4. “Leaders call for enhancing combat preparedness” China Daily, February 6, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/06/content_16209433.htm
- 5. “China opposes escalation of Korean Peninsula tensions” China Daily, February 6, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/06/content_16209279.htm
- 6. “China, Malaysia launch joint industrial park” China Daily, February 6, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/06/content_16204848.htm
- 7. “China talks with India on cross-border river issue” China Daily, February 4, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/04/content_16199781.htm
- 8. “China willing to help Myanmar peace talks” China Daily, February 5, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/05/content_16204720.htm