Chinese FM meets press

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing met domestic and overseas journalists on Tuesday afternoon, on the sidelines of the ongoing annual parliament session.

China to study legislation on consular protection for overseas Chinese

China will study legislation on consular protection for overseas Chinese, based on the motions andproposals submitted by the country's lawmakers and political advisors, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing here on Tuesday at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing annual parliament session.

China sends 5,000 peacekeepers to UN operations

China has sent more than 5,000 peacekeepers to peace-keeping operations by the United Nations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing Tuesday.

China, India to find proper solution to boundary issue

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said here Tuesday that the China-India border area has remained peaceful and stable, and he believes the two peoples have the wisdom and capability to find a proper solution to the boundary issue left over by history.

China hopes to see peaceful co-existence between Palestine, Israel

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said here on Tuesday that China hopes to see Palestine and Israel achieve peaceful co-existence at an early day through negotiations based on relevant UN resolutions and the principle ofland for peace.

China hopes to see peace in Iraq and Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on Tuesday that China hopes to see peace in Iraq and the Middle East at an early date and will continue to provide assistance for the reconstruction of Iraq to the best of its ability.

China hopes to see attainment of Korean Peninsula denuclearization

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said here Tuesday that China hopes to see all relevant work groups under the six-party talks to carry forward their work as scheduled and achieve concrete results to attain the common goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

China ready to consult with Japan on East China Sea development

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said Tuesday that China would like to carry out consultation with Japan on East China Sea development, seeking methods acceptable to both sides.

Premier Wen's visit important to China-Japan cooperation

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Japan, the first of a Chinese leader to that country in seven years, is of great importance to the cooperation between the two countries, said Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing here at a press conference on Tuesday.

Chinese FM calls upon Iran to step up cooperation with IAEA

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on Tuesday called upon Iran to step up cooperation with the IAEA, saying China hopes to see the resumption of diplomatic negotiations for regional peace and stability.

Chinese Premier to visit Japan in April

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will pay an official visit to Japan in April, the first time for a Chinese leader to visit the country in seven years, said Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said here at a press conference on Tuesday.

Japan should face up to history

Japan should face up to history, take the responsibility, and seriously view and properly handle the issue of "comfort women", Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said at a press conference here Tuesday.

China supports consensus on Darfur issue

The Chinese government fully supports the consensus reached by the United Nations, the African Union and the Sudanese government on the Darfur issue, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said at a press conference on Tuesday.

President Hu's visit to Russia to further strategic partnership

Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit to Russia will further boost the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, China's Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said Tuesday at a press conference.

Six parties should all faithfully fulfill commitments to resolving Korean Peninsula nuclear issue

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on Tuesday that all sides in the six- party talks should faithfully fulfill their commitments to resolving theKorean Peninsula nuclear issue.

Non-interference necessary condition for harmonious world

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said Tuesday that mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs between countries are the necessary conditions for building a harmonious world.