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Today´s Hot Topic: China´s diplomacy aims for peace

Press conf.on China´s foreign policy and foreign relations, by Minister Yang Jiechi

"2010 ´a very important year´ of China´s diplomacy"

"It is unfair to label actions safeguarding one´s own core interests and dignity as tough and take it for granted infringing interests of a foreign country"

--- Yang Jiechi, Chinese FM

Year 2009

In efforts to counter the unprecedented global economic downturn in decades and increasing challenges of climate change, China mapped out in 2009 a series of active measures to shoulder responsibility in accordance with its capability, drawing widespread attention from the international community. Its centuries-old culture also won increasing world recognition.

President Hu Jintao,

President Hu Jintao,

"We should follow through on the timetable and the roadmap agreed upon at the London summit, increase the representation and voice of developing countries and push for substantive progress in the reform."

---- (Sept. 25, 2009) G20 Financial Summit, Pittsburgh

Premier Wen Jiabao,

Premier Wen Jiabao,

"The forum should pay great attention to the economy of underdeveloped countries, particularly that of the poorest and link the activities of the forum to the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals"

---- (Sept. 10, 2009) 2009 Summer Davos, Dalian

President Hu Jintao,

President Hu Jintao,

-- First, China will strongly promote free trade and the further liberalization of investments.
-- Second, enhancing the integration of regional economies through multiple channels.
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---- (Nov. 15, 2009) APEC Singapore 2009

Vice President Xi Jinping,

Vice President Xi Jinping,

"Continued global cooperation is needed to avoid dangers and to reduce risks in the course of the recovery. The international community should increase coordination and cooperation in macro-economic policies. "

---- (Nov., 2009) World Economic Forum, Davos

Premier Wen, "China´s climate commitments unconditional."

Premier Wen, "China´s climate commitments unconditional."

"China´s commitments on its mitigation actions are non-negotiable, and unconditional. But the country will fulfill them, regardless of the outcome in Copenhagen."

"A dozen declarations are not worth one action, meaning action speaks louder than declaration.... We promise to make our action transparent. We promise the implementation of action."

------ December 7 to 18, 2009, 15th UN climate change conference in Copenhagen

Chinese riot police step up protection in Haiti

Chinese riot police step up protection in Haiti

Escorting the rescue and press teams has been added to the riot squad´s long list of duties. As the security situation in Port-au-Prince becomes grimmer, escort vehicles are being replaced with armored versions.

· China´s growing role in UN peacekeeping · Chinese rescue team continues aid in Haiti despite violence

"We are very appreciative and thankful that China became one of the first nations, in spite of the distance between China and Haiti, to arrive here with medical supplies and emergency relief."
---- Edmond Mulet, acting special representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti

China´s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid arrive at Ukraine to against A/H1N1 flu

China´s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid arrive at Ukraine to against A/H1N1 flu

About 1.6 million people are estimated to have been infected in Ukraine since the end of October. China has sent anti-flu aid worth of half a million US dollars. The first batch of the aid arrived in Ukraine last Thursday.

· China develops A/H1N1 vaccine under strict safety protocol

· "China´s A/H1N1 vaccine safe & effective."
---- Michael O´leary, World Health Organization representative

U.S. House honors ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius

U.S. House honors ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius

2009 year marks the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. To celebrate the occasion, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution in October to recognize the sage´s "invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought."

It was the first time for the U.S. House of Representatives to officially honor a Chinese philosopher by passing a legislative measure.

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