‘Argentina adheres to one-China policy’

BUENOS AIRES—Argentine acting President Daniel Scioli said on Friday Argentina and China support each other in terms of state sovereign and territorial integrity, and that Argentina will continue to adhere to the one-China policy and further develop the Sino-Argentine strategic partnership.
“The Sino-Argentine relations have developed steadily in the recent years, with the heads of both countries exchanging high-ranking visits,” Scioli said, when Zeng Gang, new Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Argentina, presented credentials to the acting president on Friday.
“The two sides have strengthened the political, economic and scientific cooperation between them, which has established solid foundations for further development of bilateral relations,” the acting president added.
Scioli also stressed that the government expects to continue the introduction of investment and import of mechanical equipment from China, which would increase the value added of Argentina’s farm produce.
Peru’s Defense Minister Allan Wagner said Friday Peru will continue to adhere to the one-China policy.
“The government of Peru holds that Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territories, and will continue to stick to the one-China policy,” Wagner told his Chinese counterpart Cao Gangchuan in their talks in Beijing Friday morning.
He said China was the most important strategic partner of Peru in the Asia-Pacific region and Peru hoped to raise the level of bilateral relations.
President of Peru Alan Garcia was likely to visit China during the first half of 2008, which would be an opportunity to greatly strengthen relations, he said.
Cao, also vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission and state councilor, said the relationship between the armed forces of China and Peru had been developing, with frequent high-level visits and close cooperation.
“We are ready to work together with our Peruvian friends to promote the in-depth development of our military-to-military ties,” said Cao.
He briefed Wagner on China’s national defense policy and position on the Taiwan issue.
Wagner also met with Gu Xiulian, vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, Friday.
Gu told Wagner that China had an active policy on developing relations with Peru and was ready to make joint efforts with Peru to promote friendly and cooperative ties.

—The Daily Mail, China Daily news exchange item