Reports noted that Chinese President Hu Jintao reached Seoul for the Nuclear Security Summit. Leaders from more than 50 countries are participating in this Summit.1

Meanwhile China has announced that it will be working towards boosting relations with Russia. Chinese Vice-President Xi Jingping stated this during his meeting with Vladislav Surkov, Russian Deputy Prime Minister.2

Beijing has also expressed hope that China and India will improve their relations as a result of the meeting of both parties during the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi.3

Also, China and the European Union have agreed to increase cooperation in water management.4

Chinese Army has announced its desire to boost cooperation with Germany.5

On the other hand, China has expressed grave concern over North Korea’s announcement of the launch of a satellite in April 2012.6

In another development, China’s parliament the National People’s Congress (NPC) adopted the country’s budget7 and also concluded its session on March 14, 2012.8

In other developments, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has announced his desire to visit Taiwan post retirement as a tourist.9

• 1. “Hu arrives in Seoul for Nuclear Security Summit” China Daily, March 25, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2012-03/25/content_14908256.htm
• 2. “Xi stresses stronger ties with Moscow” China Daily, March 24, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/24/content_14903275.htm
• 3. “China hopes to boost China-India ties” China Daily, March 22, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/22/content_14890517.htm
• 4. “China, EU sign deal to enhance resource cooperation” China Daily, March 15, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-03/15/content_14837163.htm
• 5. “China, Germany to promote military ties” China Daily, March 14, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/14/content_14836382.htm
• 6. “China concerns over DPRK's satellite plans” China Daily, March 17, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/17/content_14853253.htm
• 7. “China's parliament adopts 2012 budget” China Daily, March 14, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/14/content_14831147.htm
• 8. “China's parliament concludes annual session” China Daily, March 14, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/14/content_14830935.htm
• 9. “Wen says willing to visit Taiwan after retirement” China Daily, March 14, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/14/content_14833099.htm