(March 26-April 8, 2012)
According to reports, during the BRICS summit in New Delhi the leaders of the five nations reached at important consensus. "The summit is a success as it has again showcased the cooperative partnership among BRICS countries, delivered a positive message to the world that BRICS is a united grouping aimed at win-win cooperation, and the meeting has successfully advanced cooperation among member countries," said Chinese delegation spokesman Qin Gang. 1

In other developments, according to reports, Beijing and Seoul are working towards negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement. 2

China and Mexico celebrated the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties. 3

In another important development China and Malaysia launched the establishment of a joint industrial park. 4

Vice-Premier Li Keqiang has asserted that there should be increase in cross-strait relations and economic cooperation should be promoted. 5

Beijing has announced that it is working towards updating its nuclear emergency plan and also building its capacity to handle nuclear emergencies. 6

China has denied allegations that Beijing has been backing hackers to launch cyber attacks against other nations. 7

Beijing has said that it will negotiate directly with the ASEAN on drafting a code of conduct for the South China Sea. 8

President Hu Jintao met with the Cambodian King Norodom Sihamonihere to discuss the developments between China ad South East Asian nation. 9

Beijing has slammed the latest Japanese text books which claim Diaoyu Islands as Japanese territory and deny the number of victims of the Nanking Massacre. 10

China and Russia have stated that they will carry out joint navy exercises from April to May, 2012. 11

In a recent development, according to reports, China’s political advisor Jia Qinglin will be visiting New Zealand, Brunei and Thailand from April 15-25, 2012. 12

• 1. “Chinese delegation: BRICS summit a success” China Daily, March 30, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/30/content_14946992.htm
• 2. “China-ROK FTA 'makes a larger cake'” China Daily, April 8, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/08/content_14998595.htm
• 3. “China, Mexico to mark 40 years of ties” China Daily, April 6, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/06/content_14995319.htm
• 4. “Joint industrial park launched with Malaysia” China Daily, April 2, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/02/content_14968971.htm
• 5. “Li calls for boosting cross-Straits ties” China Daily, April 1, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/01/content_14968309.htm
• 6. “Country upgrades nuclear emergency planning” China Daily, April 7, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/07/content_14995491.htm
• 7. “Allegations over govt-sponsored cyber attacks' groundless'” China Daily, March 30, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/30/content_14947685.htm
• 8. “China, ASEAN members to talk over S China Sea” China Daily, April 5, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/05/content_14986088.htm
• 9. “Hu, Cambodian king hold talks” China Daily, March 31, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/31/content_14960129.htm
• 10. “China slams Japanese textbook revisions” China Daily, March 29, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/29/content_14946329.htm
• 11. “China, Russia to conduct joint navy drill” China Daily, March 29, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/29/content_14945009.htm
• 12. “China's top political adviser to visit NZ” China Daily, April 8, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-04/08/content_15000006.htm