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Chinese Premier calls for negotiation to end Palestinian-Israeli conflicts
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday in Cairo that China encourages the parties concerned to resort to peaceful negotiation to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflicts.
"China maintains that we need to encourage the parties to resort to peaceful negotiation as a main approach under the principle of 'land for peace' in an effort to solve the conflict and facilitate regional peace and stability," Wen said.
He made the remarks at a press conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo before winding up a two-day official visit to Egypt.
"The conflict between the Palestinians and Israel is a flash point in the Middle East. We maintain that the key to solve this conflict is to follow relevant UN resolutions and the roadmap plan, " Wen said.
The roadmap peace plan, drafted by the International Quartet comprising the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations, calls for an independent Palestinian state alongside a safety Israel.
As for the disagreements among various Palestinian political factions, Wen said that all Palestinian factions should calmly face factional divergences and disputes, and reach internal reconciliation, which would be conducive to the reconciliation between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Asked on the role that China would like to play in the region, Wen said that China is hoping for a peaceful, stable and growing Middle East and China wants to play a role to help promote peace and facilitate the peace talks.
Anyhow China hoped that both the Palestinians and the Israelis would live side by side peacefully and seek common development, said Wen.
Wen arrived in Cairo on Saturday afternoon for the visit to Egypt, the first leg of his seven-nation tour to Africa, which will also take him to Ghana, the Republic of Congo, Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.
China is ready to help bring about peace and stability in the Middle East, visiting President Hu Jintao said yesterday.
In an address to Saudi Arabia's Shura consultative council an advisory body in the capital Riyadh, Hu said world peace and prosperity are not possible without stability and development in Middle East, a region of great global significance.
"China is ready to work with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries to strengthen peace and development in the Middle East and to build a world of peace, stability and prosperity," he said.
After the Cold War, the Middle East region has generally been heading along a path of peace and stability, but still faces various challenges, the president said.
All these have provented the region from fully tapping its potential for development, Hu said.
Following his visit to the United States, Hu arrived in Riyadh on Saturday for his first three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz.
Bilateral agreements on trade, security and health were signed on the same day in the presence of the two leaders.
Details of the deals were not made public, but analysts said Hu's trip would add further impetus to burgeoning bilateral relations.
During talks with King Abdullah, Hu said his visit was aimed at furthering strategic co-operation in various fields.
He proposed to strengthen energy co-operation, expand oil trade and explore collaboration in oil storage facilities, refining, petrochemicals and sales.
Hu said he hoped enterprises of the two countries can increase investment and partnership.
"China will make joint efforts with Saudi Arabia to speed up the negotiation process on a free trade agreement between China and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)," he said.
The GCC, established in 1981, consists of six Arab countries: Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Hu's trip to Saudi Arabia came three months after Abdullah's visit to China on his first overseas trip as king. It was the first by a Saudi monarch since the country established diplomatic relations with China in 1990.
Saudi Arabia is China's biggest trade partner in West Asia and North Africa with bilateral trade volume reaching US$16 billion last year, up 56 per cent compared with the previous year.
Responding to his Chinese guest, King Abdullah said Saudi Arabia hopes to cultivate a sincere friendship and have all-round co-operation with China.
He voiced appreciation for China's constructive role in promoting peace in the Middle East, hoping that China pays more attention to the region and continue to play a positive role in resolving such issues.
Hu also met GCC Secretary-General Abdul-Rahman Al-Attiyah, who said the bloc encourages its member states to promote relations with China.
He said that the GCC appreciates China's active participation in free trade negotiations and hopes to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
Hu also visited the headquarters of industrial giant Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), where he discussed a US$5.3-billion petrochemical project in China in which the Saudis are interested in investing.
SABIC's Vice-Chairman Mohamed al-Mady said his company would "reinforce our presence in China by establishing mega industrial projects."
"The Chinese market is a key strategic global petrochemical market from SABIC's point of view," he added.
SABIC's annual US$2 billion in exports to China include fertilizers, synthetic fabrics, iron, steel and plastic products.
Hu is scheduled to arrive in Morocco today for a two-day state visit. He will also visit Nigeria and Kenya.
Beginning Tour of Continent, Wen Says Investments Are Based on 'Mutual Benefit'
Reuters Monday, June 19, 2006; A18
CAIRO, June 18 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's efforts to expand trade and energy ties in African and Latin American countries posed no threat to U.S. interests.
Speaking at a news conference in Cairo at the start of a tour of seven African countries, Wen said China's foreign policy was based on mutual benefit, adding that his country would not interfere in matters such as human rights.
"This attempt and efforts to develop relations are not directed at entering into any alliance and will not compromise the interests of any other countries," he said. "I am confident that the U.S. government also recognizes this."
Wen is the third high-ranking Chinese official to visit Africa in six months. Analysts say the visits emphasize Africa's strategic importance to China's efforts to supply its booming economy with energy and materials.
Human rights groups have voiced concern that China might obtain resources in Africa with little regard for the environment or the human rights records of the governments it deals with.
After meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Wen reiterated China's position of nonintervention.
Asked about promoting human rights in Africa, Wen replied, "We follow the principle of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and noninterference in others' internal affairs in our relations with African nations."
"There is no way that someone could ever put the hat of neocolonialism on the head of China," he said, adding that China had given billions in aid to Africa and had sent thousands of medical and technical personnel to help with various projects.
After visiting Egypt, where Chinese and Egyptian officials signed agreements on communications, trade and energy, Wen flew on to Ghana. His tour also includes stops in the Congo Republic, South Africa, Angola, Uganda and Tanzania.
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LMAO China is a threat to it's OWN people!!
Not just the Tibetans, not just the Turkic tribes of Xingjiang, and not just the various ethnic groups in the southern areas like Yunan and Guangxi. The government poses a threat to even the Han (ethnic Chinese) themselves!!
Anyone who defies the communist dictatorship of a government or anyone the government thinks defies it will be put in a concentration camp, have some of his vital organs sold off, or killed (usally a combination of the 3)!!!
And the US wants to have relations with a government like that?!! Posts: 26332 | From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Registered: Feb 2005
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quote:Originally posted by Djehuti: LMAO China is threat to it's OWN people!!
Not just the Tibetans, not just the Turkic tribes of Xingjiang, and not just the various ethnic groups in the southern areas like Yunan and Guangxi. The government poses a threat to even the Han (ethnic Chinese) themselves!!
Anyone who defies the communist dictatorship of a government or anyone the government thinks defies it will be put in a concentration camp, have some of his vital organs sold off, or killed (usally a combination of the 3)!!!
And the US wants to have relations with a government like that?!!
Hello, why is America's relationship with China any less admirable than any other country's relationship with China?
Sorry Djehuti, if you want to point fingers at the American government to be "fair and balanced" you must point your finger at 80% of developed national governments as well.
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Quote “Hello, why is America's relationship with China any less admirable than any other country's relationship with China?”
Because we are suppose to be a Mighty Democracy who respect people free will and basic human rights and fight against the unjust Communists who want to destroy our freedom and denial the freedom of others throughout the world.
We are fighting a war on terror right?
Just my opinion
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Mike, did you know the government also sells the vital organs of their prisoners on the black market??
In China, if you don't get in line you'll end up missing a kidney or a pancreas.
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quote:Originally posted by Sonomod_me: Hello, why is America's relationship with China any less admirable than any other country's relationship with China?
Sorry Djehuti, if you want to point fingers at the American government to be "fair and balanced" you must point your finger at 80% of developed national governments as well.
Your are right about that! It seems non of these wealthy nations (US included) cares about the violation of human rights that goes on in the nations they deal with. In fact the only time you hear about human rights violations are in countries that are not part of their dealings.
It seems democracy is only good enough for those countries who already have a democratic government.
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quote:Originally posted by Sonomod_me: Hello, why is America's relationship with China any less admirable than any other country's relationship with China?
Sorry Djehuti, if you want to point fingers at the American government to be "fair and balanced" you must point your finger at 80% of developed national governments as well.
Your are right about that! It seems non of these wealthy nations (US included) cares about the violation of human rights that goes on in the nations they deal with. In fact the only time you hear about human rights violations are in countries that are not part of their dealings.
It seems democracy is only good enough for those countries who already have a democratic government.
In fact the only time you hear about human rights violations are in countries that are not part of their dealings.
That I totally agree with. But Democracy isn't for everyone, personally I find Socialism a nice balance.
Yet Communism allows too few to have power, and usually its abused termendously.
In democracy it least there are institutional and social routes to justice.
Socialism allows those routes to exist, but people have to chose to exercise those routes. And often otherwise the routes become impassible.
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quote:Originally posted by Sonomod_me: That I totally agree with. But Democracy isn't for everyone, personally I find Socialism a nice balance.
Yet Communism allows too few to have power, and usually its abused termendously.
In democracy it least there are institutional and social routes to justice.
Socialism allows those routes to exist, but people have to chose to exercise those routes. And often otherwise the routes become impassible.
I hope your aware that communism springs from socialism.
Also, haven't you noticed that democratic governments with the most problems are socialists?
Look at France for example, they are the epitome of a weak government parading itself off as strong. It was socialism that helped create the ghettos for North African immigrants and thus the riots.
Not that I'm for libertarianism (total capitalism) or anything since that seems to be the source for the problems that we are facing in the US-- (financial greed).
I think the best solution lies somewhere in between.
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quote:Originally posted by mike rozier: I thought that was just north korea...
what a sad state of affairs..
Unfortunately Mike, the selling of peoples vital organs seems to be a common policy among communists these days, which is really not that surprising considering how broke they are especially the bankrupt North Korea.
The only reason why China's rapid economic growth is due for the most part to capitalist Hong Kong.
What's worse is that now those damn Maoists are taking over the traditional Buddhist kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal! Posts: 26332 | From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Registered: Feb 2005
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