According to reports, China has announced that it will be following the socialist path of political development with Chinese characteristics. 1

Meanwhile, Beijing has stated that it hopes that the P5+1 that were engaged in Iran nuclear talks will start dialogue at an early stage. 2

On the other hand, according to reports, China has stated that it supports contact between the United States and DPRK and hopes that the food aid talks will progress in a positive direction. 3

In recent announcement Beijing has declared that it will be providing emergency humanitarian aid of 2 million to Syria. 4

Meanwhile, according to reports, a senior Chinese military official stated that Beijing hopes to promote joint efforts with Canada as well as France and promote practical cooperation between the armed forces. 5

According to reports, Beijing asserted that the violent activities by terrorists in Xinjiang will not affect the China-Pakistan friendship. 6

Meanwhile, according to reports, Beijing announced that it is prepared to work closely with Russia and Chinese President Hu Jintao congratulated Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on his election to presidency. 7

According to reports, the Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi who was visiting India held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna in New Delhi. 8

In other developments, according to reports, China has announced that it will be promoting the use of its currency in cross-border trade and investment settlements in 2012. This will happen as it gradually makes the yuan more internationally convertible, the country's central bank announced. 9

• 1. “China to stay on socialist path of development” China Daily, March 9, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012npc/2012-03/09/content_14801124.htm
• 2. “China: Resume dialogue on Iran nuclear issue” China Daily, March 9, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/09/content_14792685.htm
• 3. “China hopes positive progress from US- DPRK talks” China Daily, March 8, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/08/content_14791118.htm
• 4. “China to offer $2m humanitarian aid to Syria” China Daily, March 10, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/10/content_14802123.htm
• 5. “China enhancing military ties with Canada, France” China Daily, March 7, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/07/content_14782581.htm
• 6. “Terrorism not to affect Sino-Pakistan ties” China Daily, March 7, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/07/content_14779473.htm
• 7. “Hu congratulates Putin on election” China Daily, March 5, 2012 at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-03/05/content_14760068.htm
• 8. “Chinese FM Yang meets with Indian counterpart in New Delhi” Xinhua, March 1, 2012 at http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-03/01/c_131440863.htm
• 9. “China to further expand cross-border RMB businesses” Xinhua, March 1, 2012 at http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-03/01/c_122773607.htm