Whats Chinas position on nuclear test and development of nuclear weapons in South Asia?
We have reiterated China’s position on this matter on various occasions. I’d like to stress here that we hope that South Asian countries can do more in promoting peace and stability in the region. Q: Although there are continuous Palestinian violent attacks against Israel, President Jiang made harsh remarks of Israel in his reply to Arafat. If my understanding is correct, China has changed its policy of keeping balance between Palestine and Israel. What’s your comment? The difference between the U.S. and China on Middle East is quite visible. Will President Jiang discuss the issue in his talks with President Bush in February? A: China has always opposed and condemned any sort of violent actions against innocent civilians. We hold that under the present dangerous and urgent situation in Middle East, relevant parties should exercise calm and restraint and take effective measures to prevent situation from further deteriorating. You mentioned President Jiang’s reply to President Arafat. In
