China expects Bush's visit to advance Sino-US relations in all-round way
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way: FM spokesman
China hopes US President George W. Bush's imminent visit to the country
will advance Sino-US relations in an all-round day, a Chinese Foreign
Ministry spokesman Thursday
"We expect that Bush's visit, slated for Nov. 19 to 21, will increase
consensus, step up mutual trust, expand exchange and cooperation, and
promote Sino-US constructive and cooperative relations in 21st century
in an all-round way," Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao told the
regular briefing Thursday afternoon.
When asked to comment on President Bush's remarks in Kyoto Tuesday,
which touched upon Sino-US relations, human rights and religion, Liu
said that China pursues a path of peaceful development.
Noting that China has made remarkable, important progress in the field
of human rights, Liu said the Chinese people, in accordance with laws,
enjoy all various kinds of democracy and freedom, including the freedom
in religious belief.
"All countries should hold exchanges and dialogues on human rights on
the principled basis of equality, mutual respect and non-intervention
in internal affairs," the spokesman said.
Source: Xinhua