China hopes to maintain peace and stability in South China Sea; China is to forge ahead with plans to build an industrial zone in Belarus; China urges Japan to stop all provocative words and acts detrimental to China's sovereign rights; An explosive devic
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    • (JULY 15-21)

    According to reports, during the second workshop on Cooperation and Development in the South China Sea on July 19, Chinese Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said that China will continue its efforts to promote peace and stability and cooperation as well as development in the South China Sea region. Liu said that, “We expect the countries concerned may show more political willingness, make joint efforts to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea and create win-win situation”. 1
    According to reports, China is to forge ahead with plans to build an industrial zone in Belarus, a project that will form one of the "pillars and new highlights" of cooperation between the two countries, Premier Li Keqiang said on July 17. Li made the remarks as he greeted visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Great Hall of the People. 2
    According to reports, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman on July 17 urged Japan to stop all provocative words and acts detrimental to China's sovereign rights. In response to a question, spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, "We urge the Japanese side to face history and reality, stop all words and acts detrimental to China's sovereign rights and make efforts to properly resolve the Diaoyu Islands problem through dialogue.” 3
    Reports noted that an explosive device set off at Beijing's international airport on July 21 night by Ji Zhongxing, a wheelchair-bound petitioner, has sparked public debate about a growing number of violent incidents fuelled by social inequity. 4

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