Minister of Foreign Affairs Jiechi Yang of China

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Yang said that China opposes any form of terrorism and is willing to work with India, Pakistan and the rest of the international community to jointly safeguard peace and security in the South Asian region.

Yang was born in Shanghai and attended University of Bath and the London School of Economics from 1973 to 1975.

cn online communication Thursday afternoon, Fei Shengchao, a deputy division chief of the Department of Translation and Interpretation of the Foreign Ministry, said Yang had left people with "prudence', "meticulousness" with a "sense of humor.

Yang was earlier in Kolkata where he formally inaugurated the Chinese consulate.

the Bush family to advance China's interests with the new administration.

his 1979 visit to the United States.

of the MOFA's Americas and Oceanic Affairs Department in 1990.

Yang was promoted to vice minister of foreign affairs.

Yang is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday afternoon.

Back in Beijing, Yang was vice foreign minister mainly in charge of Latin American affairs and foreign-related affairs involving Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Yang said the Taiwan question is a matter of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and constitutes China's utmost concern.

Yang said that Chen Shui-bian and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by Chen cling obstinately to "the referendum on UN membership" regardless of the opposition from the international community.

side would adopt any methods if necessary and make joint efforts with China to combat the secessionist activities for 'Taiwan independence' in an aim to maintain the peace and stability across the Straits and safeguard the mutual strategic interests between the two nations," Yang was quoted as saying.

Yang said that the two nations should continue implementing important agreements reached between the two heads of states, firmly grasp the general direction of bilateral constructive and cooperative relations, increase dialogue, cooperation and mutual trust, and properly resolve sensitive issues.

As to the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, Yang said that with the joint efforts of all parties concerned, the six-party talks and the denuclearization process of the Korean Peninsula had achieved important progress.

Yang said the two sides are making endeavors to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, and he is delighted to have the chance to discuss with Rice on promoting Sino-US.

Yang said the current China-Japan relations have maintained sound momentum and bilateral cooperation in various fields has made remarkable progress.

On the Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's upcoming visit to China, Yang said both sides should strengthen cooperation and make preparations for Fukuda's visit so as to ensure its success and push ahead with bilateral relations.

Yang said maintaining friendly consultations is the only correct solution to the issue.

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standing out from his fellow primary school graduates.

During the meeting, Yang said that the China and Palestine enjoy a profound traditional friendship.

Yang said the Palestinian problem is the center piece of the Mideast problem and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is the righteous wish of the Palestinian people.

In the talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda, Yang said China highly valued the development of strategic partnership with Indonesia, hoping that the two countries will sign an action plan of the strategic partnership as soon as possible.

In the talks with Myanmar's Foreign Minister Nyan Win, Yang said China is happy to see Myanmar has taken concrete measures to cooperate with international community to conduct relief and reconstruct the country after the devastating cyclone in the country.

Yang said China is willing to make active contributions to the rebuilding of the cyclone-hit areas in Myanmar.

In a meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, Yang said China is ready to work with Japan to continue implementing the outcome of President Hu Jintao's visit to Japan this May, build strategic trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, expand humanities exchanges and enhance cooperation in international and regional affairs so as to push forward China-Japan strategic reciprocal relations.

In talks with Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo, Yang said that bilateral relations enjoy broad prospect for development and China is ready to work with Singapore to advance cooperation in all areas, promote development of the China-Singapore Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation and push for more achievements to be scored in such key cooperation projects as the Suzhou Industrial Park and Tianjin Eco-city.

In a meeting with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Sahat Banditkul, Yang expressed the hope that Thailand and Cambodia will exercise utmost restraint and resolve the border dispute peacefully.

During the above-mentioned meetings, Yang expressed thanks to these countries for their support of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Yang said the development of friendly relations between China and Indonesia enjoys a sound momentum with fruitful cooperation in all areas, thanks to the great importance leaders of both countries attach to bilateral ties.

Yang said that Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Susilo agreed on setting up China-Indonesia strategic partnership in 2005, which paved the way for the two countries to develop their relations in the 21st century.

Yang expressed appreciation on Indonesia's position.

On the question of Taiwan, Yang said that the Taiwan authorities, in defiance of the opposition of the international community, has recently been obstinately engaging in separatist activities, pushing for referendum on the so-called "Taiwan's application for the UN membership" and "UN membership in the name of Taiwan.

maintaining smooth and stable ties with the United States.

During the conversation initiated by the UN chief, Yang said the UN Security.

During their conversation, Yang said China is deeply worried about the.

While in South Africa Minister Yang is also expected to pay a courtesy call on President Thabo Mbeki.

Back in Beijing, Yang was vice foreign minister mainly in charge of diplomacy in the Latin American region and foreign-related affairs involving Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

The Chinese side will play a constructive role in realizing Korean Peninsula denuclearization, maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and achieving harmony in northeast Asia," Yang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session.

About Bangladesh's support for Beijing Olympics, Yang said this support testifies that Bangladesh is a true friend of China and the two countries will remain as “All weather friends.

Yang said the two countries would be looking for ways to increase import from Bangladesh to bridge the massive trade gap in favour of China.

Yang said Beijing would continue to send high-level delegations to Dhaka to bolster trade, education and cultural ties to 'broaden the scope' of mutual cooperation.

Asked whether the two sides discussed the recent condemnation of Chinese actions against Tibetan protesters in Lhasa, Yang said the recent protest in Tibet was a case of 'criminal violence' perpetrated by “Dalai Group” and a “mob of separatists.

The spokesman said Yang expressed satisfaction at the state of relations between the two countries and looked forward to cooperation with Clinton so that ties could develop further.

During the conversation initiated by the UN chief, Yang said the UN.