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2008-08-25
China has been active in international affairs. China has been fulfilling its
financial obligations to the UN completely, timely, and unconditionally. At the
end of 2006, China contributed 2.053 percent to the UN budget, up from the
0.995 percent in 2000. China is the ninth largest donor among all member
countries and the largest donor among developing countries.
China-U.S. Relations
As the Sino-U.S. relations continue to grow, China and the United States
find more and more common stakes in international affairs. The two countries
have coordinated positions and cooperated in such fields as the Korean
nuclear issues, Iranian nuclear issues, antiterrorism and non-proliferation of
nuclear weapons. The two countries have also reached consensus on
maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straight. China is the
largest developing country, while the United States is the largest developed
countries in the world. Peace between the two countries will bless both parties
whereas collision will wreak both. Hence, China and the United States must
deepen communication and understanding, and enhance consensus and
confidence. Friendly relations between the two countries will not only benefit
the two people but also promote world peace.
China-EU Relations
Trade between China and the EU saw rapid expansion. The EU is by far
the largest trading partner of China, and China is the second largest trading
partner of the EU. The EU’s investment in China continues to grow. Notable
progress in all ranges of the bilateral ties was made. The comprehensive
partnership between China and the EU is on a solid track.
China-Russia Relations
China and Russia make full tap on the cooperation mechanisms between
the two governments, actively implementing the important consensus reached
between the leaders of the two countries, continuously expanding the mutual
collaboration in all fields and achieving notable achievements. The relations
between China and Russia maintain good momentum.
The business ties between the two countries are increasingly tight. Their
trade and economic cooperation shows sound and rapid development.
China-Japan Relations
China and Japan are two neighboring countries divided only by a narrow
strip of water. Since their normalization of diplomatic relations in 1972, the
bilateral ties have made substantial headway. However, the two countries also
face a series of issues of how to increase mutual trust and seek common
strategic interests.
Both sides must bear the historical lessons in their minds and cherish the
hard-won peace fruits when dealing with Sino-Japanese relations.
Taking history as a mirror and facing forward to the future, China and
Japan should bide by the principle and spirit of the China-Japan Joint
Statement, the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship and the China-
Japan Joint Declaration, expand the common interest of both and pay
attention to and each other’s concerns, especially those with regard to
historical issues and the Taiwan question. Leaders of China and Japan should
view and handle bilateral relations from strategic height and long-term
perspective, grasp historical opportunities and further promote long-term and
stable friendly and cooperative relations.
Relations between China and African countries have been long-lasting and
bestowed with a solid foundation. Suffering from similar historical experiences,
the two sides have built up profound friendship through mutual support
toward each other in their fights for national liberation.
The founding of the New China in 1949 and the independence of African
countries have opened a new chapter of China-Africa relations. Through the
past half-century, bilateral political relations have been close, high-level visits
frequent, trade and economic ties fortified, cooperation in other fields
substantial, and negotiation and coordination in international affairs
strengthened. China has provided assistance in its power to African countries,
which has extended strong supports to China.
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