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According to reports, China and ASEAN members have reached consensus that the two sides are fully capable of maintaining peace and stability in the region, including on the South China Sea, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on May 5 before wrapping up a five-day visit. 1
In another development, according to reports, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reached Beijing on May 5 to begin his state visit. He will be in China from May 5-7, 2013. He will be discussing bilateral ties and regional issues of concern. 2
In other developments, according to reports, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang, Netanyahu is scheduled to visit China on May 6-10. It will be his first visit abroad since he took office for a third term in late March. 3
- 1. “China, ASEAN capable of safeguarding peace” China Daily, May 5, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-05/05/content_16477399.htm
- 2. “Palestinian president starts China visit” China Daily, May 5, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2013-05/05/content_16477334.htm
- 3. “Israeli PM's China visit to strengthen ties: spokesman” China Daily, May 2, 2013 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-05/02/content_16466634.htm