KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The China-Malaysia relationship is now at an important stage of opening up the future and faces a new opportunity for further development, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Tuesday evening when meeting with Malaysian Supreme Head of State Mizan Zainal Abidin. At the welcoming banquet held by Mizan in Hu's honor, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the good momentum in the development of bilateral ties, saying they are ready to work together to further deepen China-Malaysia cooperation so as to bring benefits to their people and make greater contribution to peace and development in the region. Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) and his wife Liu Yongqing pose with Malaysian Supreme Head of State Mizan Abidin (R) for a group photo during their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2009Hu said that when profound and complicated changes had taken place in the region and consequences of the international financial crisis were still keenly felt, expanding strategic cooperation between China and Malaysia is not only in the common interests of both countries, but also conducive to regional stability and prosperity. Hu said China attaches great importance to the development of its relations with Malaysia, and is ready to work together with Malaysia to lift bilateral friendly cooperation to higher stages. Chinese President Hu Jintao (3rd L, front) exchanges gifts with Malaysian Supreme Head of State Mizan Abidin (4th L, front) after their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2009Hu said China and Malaysia are good neighbors, friends and partners and that the two peoples share long history of friendly exchanges. Since the two countries established diplomatic ties 35 years ago, bilateral links have witnessed great progress, Hu said. With the two countries having established a strategically cooperative relationship, political mutual trust has been continuously deepened and economic and trade cooperation has yielded remarkable results, bringing substantial benefits to the two peoples, Hu added. Chinese President Hu Jintao (C, front) meets with Malaysian Supreme Head of State Mizan Abidin (R, front) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov. 10, 2009Hu said the two sides have expanded exchanges and cooperation in various areas such as education, culture and tourism, and the two peoples have also developed mutual understanding and friendship. The two countries have maintained close communication and coordination on major international and regional issues and have worked together to safeguard the interests and rights of the developing countries, he said. Mizan welcomes President Hu's visit to Malaysia, saying the two countries share time-honored friendship and close ties. Mizan said his country admires the achievement of the People's Republic of China over the past six decades since its founding. He said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 35 years ago, the two countries have carried out pragmatic cooperation in a wide range of fields, including trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, education, science and technology. There have also been frequent exchanges of high-level visits and rapid growth of people-to-people contacts, said the Malaysian leader. It is very important for the two countries to step up bilateral economic cooperation amid the current global economic recession, he said. He noted that the two sides share common views and cooperate closely on many regional and international issues, which has served to safeguard the legitimate interests of the two countries and other developing countries. Malaysia appreciates China's consistent efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he said Malaysia and China have great potential to enhance their cooperation, he said, adding that further development of bilateral ties will be in the interests of both countries and contribute to peace and stability of the region. President Hu arrived in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday afternoon for a state visit to Malaysia at the invitation of Mizan. During his stay, Hu will also meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and have extensive contact with people from various sectors of Malaysia.
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Relevant departments should carefully study the country's economic survey data, and let it serve as a reference for the country's economic plan, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Monday. A thorough study and better use of these data would help the country to cope with the world economic crisis, adjust economic structure, save energy, and promote a sound and relatively fast development, Li said. He pointed out that the survey has made clear the country's energy and water resources consumption, and find out the basic situation of country's second and service industries. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C) speaks at the meeting of leading committee of China's second national economic census in Beijing, China, Nov. 16, 2009. China started its second national economic census in October last year He also asked relevant departments to ensure valid and reliable data. China started its second national economic census in October last year. The National Bureau of Statistics started economic census in 2004, and it is conducted every five years. The current census will help form the basis of the social and economic development blueprint for the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015).
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Relevant departments should carefully study the country's economic survey data, and let it serve as a reference for the country's economic plan, Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said Monday. A thorough study and better use of these data would help the country to cope with the world economic crisis, adjust economic structure, save energy, and promote a sound and relatively fast development, Li said. He pointed out that the survey has made clear the country's energy and water resources consumption, and find out the basic situation of country's second and service industries. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C) speaks at the meeting of leading committee of China's second national economic census in Beijing, China, Nov. 16, 2009. China started its second national economic census in October last year He also asked relevant departments to ensure valid and reliable data. China started its second national economic census in October last year. The National Bureau of Statistics started economic census in 2004, and it is conducted every five years. The current census will help form the basis of the social and economic development blueprint for the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015).
BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang restated on Monday that the country's quarterly economic growth was quickening and the contribution of domestic demand to economic growth was enhanced. Li made the remarks at the Third International Tax Dialogue (ITD) Global Conference, which opened in Beijing on Monday. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang addresses the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Tax Dialogue Global Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2009.China's economy rose 6.1 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, 7.9 percent in the second quarter and 8.9 percent in the third quarter, according to statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics. "We should maintain the continuity and stability of macro-economic policies while enhance the flexibility and sustainability of these policies," he said. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (1st L) addresses the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Tax Dialogue Global Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2009. Li said the global economic recovery was at a crucial stage and governments around the world were facing both challenges and opportunities in the processes of economic structure adjustment and economic model transfer. He called on the international community to balance the developments of virtual economy and real economy, oppose trade protectionism, provide more supports to developing countries, especially the underdeveloped countries, to promote the all-round, balanced and sustainable development of world economy. The ITD conference was first launched in 2005 and is held every two years. Theme for this year's meeting which would end Wednesday is "Financial Institutions and Instruments - Tax Challenges and Solutions."
TAIPEI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Kuomintang (KMT) honorary chairman Wu Poh-hsiung Monday said the peaceful cross-Straits development was the "right path", while meeting here with Liang Baohua, secretary of Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). "Practice is sole criterion for testing truth. The development of cross-Straits ties over the past year has made me strongly feel that it is the right path to seek peaceful development," Wu said. Wu Poh-hsiung (Center Right), honorary chairman of the Kuomintang, meets with Liang Baohua (Center Left), secretary of Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Taipei, east China's Taiwan Province, Nov. 9, 2009.Wu made the remarks in a meeting with Liang, who heads a delegation arriving in Taiwan on Monday afternoon for a six-day tour of exchange and cooperation. Invited by the Kuomintang (KMT) Central Committee, Liang was the first chief of a CPC provincial committee to visit Taiwan. Wu mentioned the mutual care between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland after the Sichuan earthquake last year and the typhoon Morakot in Taiwan this year. Liang said the visit itself was a reflection of peaceful cross-Straits development. "Jiangsu is among the regions on the mainland that have closest exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan. Our visit is to implement the common prospects for peaceful cross-Straits development with pragmatic measures," Liang said. The CPC and KMT reached an agreement on the common prospects for peaceful cross-Straits development in 2005.
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HONG KONG, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Over 30 flights were canceled or delayed at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday, due to heavy snow in the country's capital city of Beijing. By 21:00 (1300 GMT) local time, seven departure flights to Beijing were canceled and 10 delayed. As for arrivals, eight were canceled and nine delayed, said the spokesman of the department of News Relations from the Hong Kong's Airport Authority. Flights to other cities including Dalian and Tianjing were also affected by the bad weather. The spokesman said so far no special procedures were taken against stranded passengers for the flow stayed normal, and they would work with the airlines to smooth the situation.
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States agreed here Tuesday to further collaboration to jointly research in the health sector and in the control of diseases, especially pandemics, according to a joint statement issued after the talks between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama. The joint research will include that on stem cells. Both sides will deepen cooperation on global public health issues, including the prevention, surveillance, reporting and control of the A/H1N1 influenza, avian influenza, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, said the statement. The two sides will also enhance cooperation on food and product safety and quality, it added.
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Beijing Monday afternoon to continue a four-day state visit to China after meetings with officials and students in Shanghai. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping greeted him at the airport. U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he steps off Air Force One at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to ChinaChinese Vice President Xi Jinping walks with U.S. President Barack Obama at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China During his stay in Beijing, Obama is to meet with Chinese leaders and exchange views on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues of common concern. He will also visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, two of China's most cherished heritage sites. A child presents a bouquet to U.S. President Barack Obama as Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping gestures at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China. Obama arrived in Shanghai Sunday night, the first stop of his maiden trip to China since taking office in January. He met with Shanghai Party chief Yu Zhengsheng and had a dialogue with Chinese youth earlier Monday. China is one leg of Obama's Asian tour, following his visit to Japan and Singapore. He is slated to leave Beijing for the Republic of Korea Wednesday afternoon. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to ChinaU.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the airport in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 16, 2009. Obama arrived here Monday afternoon to continue his four-day state visit to China
FUKUOKA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said Wednesday his visit to Japan had "a positive result" and "achieved what he had expected." Xi made the remarks before leaving the southern Japanese city of Fukuoka, the last stop of his Japan visit, for South Korea to continue his four-country Asia tour. During a meeting with Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Wataru Aso, Xi said he held fruitful talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama in Tokyo and exchanged views with representatives of all Japanese circles. Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Fukuoka Prefecture Governor Wataru Aso in Fukuoka, Japan, on Dec. 16, 2009. Xi said Fukuoka was a well-known historical city and had kept close contact with China from ancient times. Xi said China was trying to build an energy-efficient and environment-friendly society. He expressed the wish that Fukuoka, which boasts experience in ecological and high-tech industry and has cooperation with several Chinese cities in building environmentally efficient cities, would continue to make a positive contribution to the cause of environmental protection in China. Aso said Fukuoka and China had maintained sound cooperation on trade and environmental protection. He cited Kitakyushu city as a successful model of environmental protection. The governor said he hoped China and Fukuoka would further environmental protection cooperation. Xi arrived in Fukuoka Wednesday afternoon from Tokyo. He will also visit Myanmar and Cambodia later in his tour.