China's 2011 foreign policy puts greater emphasis on Asia

 Over the last two weeks, China has witnessed a train of high-profile receptions for leaders and senior officials going to from four significant Asian nations, reflecting its greater emphasis on relations with neighboring nations.

Specialists say China's foreign policy is becoming more active and open within the wider context of profound modifications in the international and regional circumstance.

CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE IN REGIONAL AFFAIRS

China has maintained frequent high-level contacts with other Asian nations and played a constructive role in Asian political affairs more than the first half of this year.

In the course of Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's go to to China, China recognized the great efforts and sacrifices that Pakistan has made in fighting terrorism.

China and Pakistan agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation on regional affairs including the Afghanistan issue inside a joint statement signed in the course of the prime minister's pay a visit to.

DPRK leader Kim Jong Il expressed willingness to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula and increase relations with the Republic of Korea (ROK) during his most current pay a visit to to China, which occurred to be his third check out to the nation within the past year.

He mentioned the DPRK will stick to its objective of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and believes that the six-party talks really should be resumed.

For the duration of Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi's pay a visit to, China referred to as on Iran to start out a new round of nuclear talks with all the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (G5+1).

For the duration of Myanmar President Thein Sein's visit, China and Myanmar upgraded their relationship to a "strategic partnership" and inked economic agreements in a demonstration of enhanced ties among the two neighbors.

China also reaffirmed its respect for Myanmar's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and its support for Myanmar's improvement.

Zhao Qinghai, a researcher at the China Institute of International Studies, mentioned that China's recent dealings and meetings have not only demonstrated respect and accommodation for its neighbor countries, but additionally helped to safeguard the typical interests of Asia as a complete.

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