JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 24, (Xinhua) -- Legal ties between China and Africa have taken a major step forward with the conclusion of the First Forum on China-Africa Legal Co-operation in Cairo, Egypt on Monday. Under the theme "Strengthen China-Africa Legal Exchange and Promote All Round Development of China-Africa Relationship", this forum was the first time lawyers from the China and Africa had met in such circumstances. Greg Nott, who led the South African delegation, said on his return to Johannesburg on Thursday that he was "terribly excited by this forum and look forward to the implementation of a number of proposals tabled." These included an exchange and cooperation between Chinese and African legal circles and a legal "think tank" to promote a universal and sustainable development of the China-Africa relationship. Nott, who is the legal representative of the China-Africa Development Fund as well other China investor clients, said there were a number of other "ambitious and exciting proposals". These include "the establishment of training and consulting centres as well as training projects for young African lawyers. This goes all hand-in-hand with private sector lawyers driving intellectual and legal support for business activity on both continents." The forum was convened as the first step towards pragmatic cooperation between Chinese and African legal circles. It was attended by delegates from Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, as well as a strong delegation from the China Law Society. The agenda included the important role of law in China-Africa cooperation, an introduction to the legal systems of China and African countries and their impact on trade and investment relations. A number of prominent Egyptian and Chinese lawyers presided over the panels. The lawyers have much work to do because while China has one legal system, the 53 nations which make up Africa each have their own systems. Most are based on either the British legal system, with elements of Roman/Dutch law, or the French legal system. There is also a strong legacy of Portuguese influence in former colonies. China's civil law system is based on traditional customs and practices, with Soviet and German influence. Held on Dec. 20 and 21, the forum was hosted at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. The South African delegation included Rajen Ranchhoojee and Sheng Wu of the Johannesburg legal firm Dewey & LeBoeuf, where Nott is the managing partner. The legal forum followed shortly after the meeting of foreign ministers at the fourth Forum on Africa China Cooperation, which was held in for Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt from Nov. 8 to 9. At that meeting South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane said China had played an important role in Africa's renewal. "For instance it has had significant role in peacekeeping in Africa." She said a major strength of Chinese aid was its orientation to recipient priorities such as infrastructure (telecommunications, energy, roads) and productive sector investments (agriculture). "Furthermore, Chinese assistance is considered to be relatively predictable assistance because it is disbursed on schedule within the intended financial year." At that point she said development cooperation between South Africa and China is was regulated by two Agreements, "namely an agreement on Human Resource Development that was signed in 2004 and a February 2007 Agreement on Technical and Economic Cooperation".
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday morning at the Great Hall of the People. This is Obama' s first state visit to China since he assumed presidency in January. Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009
SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Visiting U.S. President Barack Obama said here Monday that Shanghai and Chicago can learn from each other especially on clean energy. He made the remarks during a dialogue with Chinese students at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. It is his first trip to China since taking office in January. "It's a terrific opportunity for us to learn from each other," he said. "In the United States we are learning how to develop buildings that use much less energy and that are much more energy-efficient. I noticed in Shanghai many new buildings are growing up. It's important to incorporate these new technologies so that each building is energy-efficient when it comes to lighting, when it comes to heating," he said. Clean energy issue is going to be a major focus in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, he said. Shanghai and Chicago have been sister cities since 1985.
URUMQI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Police in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China, has stepped up crackdown on criminal activities to safeguard stability and public security. The anti-crime action will be carried out across the region from the beginning of November to the end of the year, said a spokesman for the regional public security bureau Monday. Local police will continue manhunt to nab suspects in connection with the July 5 riot in Urumqi, the regional capital. Meanwhile police will keep a close eye on clues and cases involving terrorism and explosions, said the spokesman. The strike also targets criminal activities involving infringement of finance and properties and criminal activities threatening public security, the spokesman said.
BEIJING Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- United States President Barack Obama Tuesday said the U.S. government recognizes that Tibet is part of the People's Republic of China. He also said that the United States supports the early resumption of dialogue between the Chinese government and representatives of the ** Lama to resolve any concerns and differences that the two sides may have. "The United States respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China," Obama said at a joint press conference with Chinese President Hu Jintao at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday morning at the Great Hall of the People. This is Obama' s first state visit to China since he assumed presidency in January. Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009.Chinese President Hu Jintao holds a welcome ceremony for visiting U.S. President Barack Obama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 17, 2009
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BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States issued a joint statement in Beijing Tuesday, vowing to deepen counter-terrorism consultation and cooperation between the two countries on an equal and mutually beneficial basis. The two sides promised they would boost joint efforts to combat transnational crime and criminal organizations as well as money laundering and the financing of terrorism, including counterfeiting and recovery of illicit funds. Issued after the meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama, the statement formulated that the two countries would strengthen cooperation on criminal investigations and deepen collaboration in combating embezzlement. Other areas, such as counter-narcotics, control of pre-cursor chemicals and combating unlawful migration, smuggling and human trafficking, are also targeted for more cooperation in the future. The two countries agreed to exchange evidence and intelligence on law enforcement issues in a timely and reciprocal manner, and undertake joint investigations as well as provide investigative assistance on cases of mutual interest, according to the statement. Obama is in Beijing for a four-day state visit to China that started in Shanghai on Sunday night.
BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese official Li Changchun Thursday called for reform and innovation in promoting the development and prosperity of the country's animation industry. Li, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remark during his visit to the first China Animation and Cartoon Arts Exhibition held in Beijing. Li said the animation and cartoon arts has played a very important role in enriching people's cultural lives and cultivating new economic growth area. The country's animation industry is standing at a crucial point, Li said, urging practitioners in the industry to work hard and continue reform and innovation to push for the development and prosperity of the industry. Li Changchun (front), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits the 1st exhibition on animated and comic arts in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 5, 2009The official encouraged practitioners of the industry to create more innovative animation and cartoon works with independent intellectual property right by taking inspiration from China's 5,000-year traditional culture. The government at all levels should further improve their policies and build up a mechanism that help foster a group of enterprises with great competitiveness, Li stressed. The cartoon companies should make full use of the new technologies to develop cartoon and animation games for mobile devices which have seen great market potential, he added. With the flooding of western cartoon products in the Chinese market, China's domestic animation industry has posted deficit since the 1980s. The Chinese government has made an annual investment of 200 million yuan into the cartoon industry since 2006 to boost original animation creation and development of domestic companies. He also encouraged domestic enterprises to explore overseas animation market and participate in international competition so as to enhance the influence of the Chinese animation and cartoon industry. The exhibition is being held from Oct. 26 to Nov. 18 at the China Arts Gallery with 312 pieces of animation and cartoon arts works.
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday discussed bilateral relations and other issues of common concern with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Michael Thomas Somare. Li said Papua New Guinea, as the largest developing country in the South Pacific, has great influence over regional issues. He said China attaches great importance to bilateral ties with the Pacific island nation, which China has always regarded as a reliable friend and partner. In recent years, Li said, the two countries have conducted frequent high-level exchanges, deepened political mutual trust, broadened exchanges and cooperation in an extensive number of sectors. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (R) shakes hands with Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Michael Thomas Somare in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Oct. 3, 2009. The two countries also have maintained good communication and coordination in multilateral affairs, Li said. China appreciates the Papua New Guinean government's adherence to the one-China policy, Li said. He said China is willing to work with Papua New Guinea to put into practice all of the important agreements reached by leaders from both countries, promote exchanges on various levels and explore the potential for economic and trade cooperation. The vice premier said China has always been supportive of Papua New Guinea's social and economic progress, and would continue to provide assistance to the best of its ability. Somare, on his part, said his government cherishes its cooperative relationship with China and that the past 33 years have witnessed marked development of the relationship. He said, as the country's sixth largest trading partner, China has played an active and significant role in promoting Papua New Guinea's social and economical development. During the talks, Somare reaffirmed his country's continued adherence to the one-China policy. Li said China and Papua New Guinea have economies that are complementary to each other's and there is huge potential for cooperation. Two-way trade totaled 860 million U.S. dollars in 2008. The vice premier said China will continue to encourage more of its enterprises to invest in Papua New Guinea. Both countries, he said, should broaden their areas of cooperation to agriculture, manufacturing and high-tech, apart from energy and resources. Somare said Papua New Guinea would like to strengthen cooperation with China in trade, investment, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, education and healthcare. He also said the preferential loans China has provided to Pacific island nations over the past three years have greatly helped the overall economic and social development of these nations. Li arrived here on Tuesday on an official visit to Papua New Guinea, the last leg of his three-nation tour. Ha has already visited Australia and New Zealand.
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).