China, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening ties as senior diplomats meet in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Brunei's second minister of foreign affairs Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof in Beijing on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China is willing to take the important consensus reached by the two heads of state as the fundamental guideline and take new steps in building a China-Brunei community with a shared future.

Wang elaborated on China's principled position on the Taiwan question, and on the grave harm of the erroneous statements made by Japan's current leader regarding Taiwan.

For his part, Erywan said that Brunei attaches high importance to growing ties with China and recognizes that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China, will stay committed to the one-China policy, and will support China's great cause of national reunification.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of shared interest.

China, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening ties as senior diplomats meet in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has expressed the hope that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to exert a positive influence, support the multilateral trading system, further deepen cooperation with China, and inject new vitality into the economic development of China and the world.

He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Beijing on Wednesday.

He said China's economy has maintained a steady and sound momentum of growth since the start of this year, and China has the confidence and capability of maintaining sustained and healthy economic development.

Georgieva said that the IMF appreciates China's contributions to the global economy and the strong support the country has provided in establishing the IMF Shanghai Center. The center officially launched its operations on Monday.

The IMF is willing to continue strengthening its cooperation with China, said Georgieva.

Chinese vice premier calls for deepened cooperation with IMF