The United States and Cuba on Thursday ended the historic talks on restoring diplomatic relations, but both sides admitted "profound differences" still remain and much needs to be done before normalization of bilateral relations.
The year of 2015 will be crucial for China-Japan relations, Chinese assistant Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao said here Wednesday.
Asia is holding its breath now, as the icy China-Japan relations could possibly see signs of thawing in the upcoming informal leaders' meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and French President Francois Hollande met here Thursday and pledged to further deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation.
Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz said Wednesday in Belgrade, Serbia, that the country's decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to a grand military parade will not harm its relations with the European Union (EU), as reforms has shown that Serbia is dedicated to its European path.
Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao said Thursday that China will work with the United States to promote bilateral ties.
Analysts hold low expectations for the high-level dialogue between China and the United States as differences remain between the two powers. But this makes the talks all the more necessary.
Chief Secretary of Government of Nepal on Monday said it is time to explore all ways to strengthen relations for mutual benefits between China and South Asian countries.
The United States should be a responsible partner for managing well the military-to-military relations with China as differences over sea issues and arms sales to Taiwan remain large, observers said.
Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan on Tuesday held talks with his U.S. counterpart Chuck Hagel on promoting the sound and stable development of a new type of military relations.
China's Defense Ministry has urged the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan and take actions to safeguard Sino-U.S. relations.
Development of Russia causes fears among some world powers but those fears were groundless, President Vladimir Putin said Monday.
"There's a Malay proverb says 'Flowing water cannot be severed' and there's no better term to describe the traditional friendly relations between China and Malaysia," said Chinese President Xi Jinping during his October visit to Malaysia.
Three decades after China and the United States restored their diplomatic ties, the latest reform brings a new stage for the two global economic powers to consolidate the bond.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is to make a working visit to Tokyo from Thursday to Sunday in conjunction with the summit marking the 40th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan dialogue relations, Malaysian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
A Japanese business delegation wrapped up a visit to Beijing on Thursday after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and other senior officials.
The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday responded over Taiwan's confirmation on the cut of its ties with Gambia, vowing joint efforts with Taiwan to safeguard the sound situation of cross-Strait ties.
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