According to reports, Chinese army has announced that it will work towards regulating the expenditure strictly. This was in accordance to the campaign against waste and corruption. 1

Chinese marine ships continue to patrol the waters around Diaoyu Islands. This was announced by the State Oceanic Administration. 2

Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi said that the upcoming visit of the Chinese president to Russia and South Africa is expected to increase the level of cooperation and partnership. 3

Xi Jinping has called for the “better development” of the SCO. He said this during his meeting with the new general-secretary of SCO Dmitry Mezentsev on February 22, 2013. 4

The allegations by the United States on the Chinese hackers attack has been heavily criticized by the Chinese media as groundless finger-pointing.5 Meanwhile, the Chinese army spokesperson has said that the Chinese army has never supported any hacking activities. 6
Beijing has denounced reports that North Korea had informed China about its plans to carry more nuclear tests. In addition a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson cautioned against actions that could further harm the situation on the Korean Peninsula7.
Xi Jinping has called for efforts to ensure judicial and procuratorial organs to exercise judicial authority independently, fairly and according to the law”. 8

Top legislator Wu Bangguo visited Macao on February 20 to mark the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Macao Basic Law. 9

• 1. “Chinese army to tighten expenditure” China Daily, February 24, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/24/content_16252073.htm
• 2. “Chinese ships continue patrolling Diaoyu Islands” China Daily, February 24,2 013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/24/content_16251935.htm
• 3. “Hu's Russia, South Africa visits to boost partnerships: FM” China Daily, February 23 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/23/content_16251025.htm
• 4. “Xi calls for better development of security grouping” China Daily, February 23, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/23/content_16250194.htm
• 5. “Chinese media lambaste US hacking allegations” China Daily, February 23, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/23/content_16249984.htm
• 6. “Chinese military never supports cyberattacks” China Daily, February 20, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/20/content_16240194.htm
• 7. “China urges calm on DPRK” China Daily, February 19, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/19/content_16234534.htm
• 8. “Xi Jinping stresses judicial independence” China Daily, February 25, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/25/content_16252143.htm
• 9. “Top Chinese legislator visits Macao” China Daily, February 20, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-02/20/content_16241597.htm