We think the next UN Secretary-General should be picked from an Asian country.

China adopts a principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.

It conforms to the interests of all parties and is conducive to regional peace and stability.

Cui will exchange views with Iranian and Russian diplomats on Iranian nuclear issue and other issues of common concern.

We would like to see (Iranian-Russian) cooperation and we would like to play a constructive role.

The timetable for resuming the talks is unpredictable.

China has very strict regulation and monitoring concerning the exporting of military products and we will not buy any military products from clients that could not offer legal documents.

I do not think that progress of the talks needs to be measured by the signing of a document.

China welcomes the United States to play a positive role in promoting the improvement of India-Pakistan relations.

We have taken note that Joseph Zen was appointed as a cardinal by the Vatican. We advocate that religious figures should not interfere with politics.

To clear up this obstacle and thus improve bilateral ties is the common aspiration of the two countries’ people and serves their basic interests.

The government is making all efforts to combat bird flu, which is a serious epidemic in China.

We have noticed that the spokesman for U.S. government reaffirmed that the United States adheres to the one-China policy and opposes ‘Taiwan independence’.

The Chinese government and the Chinese embassy in France are very concerned about the current situation of the ethnic Chinese in France.

China is concerned about the statement by the Iranian side and is worried about the way in which things are developing.

It is sheer fabrication,

China’s position on non-proliferation is very clear. We are resolutely opposed to any form of proliferation of WMD. China is a signatory to the NPT and has resolutely abided by its obligations.

China’s determination to promote exchange rate reform is unchangeable.

when Saddam was in power, the Iraqi people had suffered from several wars and sanctions for many years.

We are urging the United States… to take concrete actions to oppose Taiwan’s secessionist activities for independence.

We have repeated our position on relations with the Vatican many times. There is no change in our position.

Relevant agreements are in the process of being signed one by one, with some of them still under negotiation.

Merkel said that the new government would carry on German government’s positive policy toward China. We highly appreciates that.