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China, ASEAN to hold 12th senior consultation in Cambodia

    BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the Chinese government and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold the 12th senior officials consultation next week in Cambodia, China's Foreign Ministry said Thursday. Full Story>>

China refutes U.S. criticism of military power

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China sincere about improving ties with the Vatican

    BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said here on Thursday that the communication channel between China and the Vatican is "unblocked" and China is sincere about wanting to improve ties with the Vatican. Full Story>>

Ecuadorian FM to visit China

    BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Francisco Carrion will visit China from May 31 to June 3, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday. Full Story>>