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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a position paper on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. China emphasizes the need for an immediate ceasefire, the safety of humanitarian corridors, and preventing the expansion of the conflict. China proposes implementing a comprehensive ceasefire, protecting civilians effectively, ensuring humanitarian assistance, enhancing diplomatic mediation, and seeking a political settlement based on the two-state solution. China calls for a more broad-based international peace conference to formulate a concrete timetable and roadmap for the implementation of the two-state solution. [Extracted from the article]

Presents discussions by non-governmental organization members on the Chinese Government's White Paper `The Taiwan Question and Reunification of China.' China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification (CCPPNR) President Qian Weichang; Revolutionary Committee of the Kuomintang (RCK) Vice-President Hu Min; Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (TDSGL) official Cai Zimin; All-China Taiwanese Association (ACTA) Vice President Xu Zhaolin; More.

Reports on China's issuance of its first European Union policy paper. Highlighting of China's diplomatic idea of 'active participation'; Significance of the paper to China's foreign relations; Setting of clear objectives in developing China-European Union relations in the political, economic and cultural fields.

Reports on the Chinese government's reactions to Taiwan's white paper about relations across the Taiwan Straits. Opposition to the paper's advocacy for creating two Chinas; Reunification as a dispute of systems; Implications of Taiwan's attempts to participate in the United Nations; Ways to develop relations with Taiwan.

Reports that the Chinese government has signed all international treaties related to nuclear non-proliferation in December 2003.

Focuses on editorials written in Chinese newspapers on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization bombing of the Chinese embassy in Yugoslavia. Details of the bombing; Violations of international laws and treaties; China's foreign policy.

The article focuses on the cooperation of China and Africa to encourage development as of November 2006. African leaders gathered in Beijing with their Chinese counterparts for the first summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and its Third Ministerial Conference. A series of events that speak of the China-Africa relations are cited. The said events include the release of China's first policy paper on Africa.

The article reports on the first Latin American policy paper issued by China. The policy paper on Latin American and the Caribbean is expected to improve the development of relations between China and the Latin American region. It is asserted tha the paper will clear out Chinese diplomatic goals and foreign policy.

The article reports on the white paper on peaceful development issued by China in order to achieve modernization. The declaration was accomplished by issuing a government report entitled "China's Peaceful Development Road." The paper represents the promise made by the Chinese government in its pursuit of civilization and progress. It also lists the achievements made by the country in seeking a peaceful international environment.

The article reports that Chinese and British scientists have established joint cooperative mechanism on science and innovation. British and Chinese scientists have jointly published research papers in the fields of physical sciences, medicine, engineering, materials and mathematics. One example of their collaborative study was on the feasibility of building a near zero emissions coal-burning power plant. Another example is the joint research program called Innovation China-UK (ICUK).

The article focuses on the development of the China-European Union relations. The establishment of the trading ties between these advanced countries was in the year 1975 wherein the EU published its policy paper in China. The two was originally partners on bilateral, economic and trade issues. It was further develop into their cooperation on both corporate and global issues including reform in the United Nations, negotiations in the World Trade Organization and technological projects.

This article presents an interview Huang Zequan, executive chairman of the China Society for Research on African Issues in China, on the issue of promoting China-Africa relations. Zequan describes the background to the issuance of the China's African Policy paper. He also states the significance of the document and the future of China-Africa relations.

Comments on the progress of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). Release of China's first-ever policy paper on the EU in October 2003; Difficulties with the Chinese policy; Suggestions to facilitate and deepen the relationship between China and the EU; Action of China and the EU as two structuring poles of a cooperative Eurasia.

Discusses the controversy between Japan and China over the Diaoyu Islands. Discovery of oil and natural gas deposits off the islands; Negotiation of signing of treaty of peace and friendship between countries; Japans' construction of beacon tower on one of the islets; Japanese adoption of 1996 defense white paper.

The article reports on an agreement between China and the European Union (EU) to launch talks for a new strategic partnership according to a joint statement issued at the ninth China-EU Forum in Helsinki, Finland on September 9, 2006. The framework agreement will also cover strengthening cooperation in political affairs. They plan to step up their talks in various fields such as energy. The EU will be releasing a China trade policy paper after a reappraisal of the possible impacts of its progress.

Asserts that the Chinese government's position on the Taiwan issue has remained unchanged. Vice Premier Qian Qichen's remarks at the annual meeting of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Publication of the white paper `The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue'; Threat to use force to effect reunification.

Focuses on China's publication of the white paper `The One-China Principle and the Taiwan Issue.' Application of the `one country, two systems'; Threat to use force in case Taiwan indefinitely refuses to negotiate; Criticisms against the sale of weapons to Taiwan.