China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that the Chinese government will conduct reviews and supervision on the sales of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited's overseas port assets in accordance with the law.
The ministry's spokesman He Yadong made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a media query.
"Regarding the sale of overseas port assets by CK Hutchison Holdings, relevant authorities have issued statements for multiple times. The Chinese government will conduct reviews and supervision in accordance with the law, protect fair market competition, safeguard the public interests of the society, and resolutely defend its national sovereignty, security and development interests," said He.
China to review, supervise CK Hutchison's overseas ports deal in accordance with law: spokesman
The Heritage Guardian, a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing along with other two documentaries made by the group on mainstream media outlets in Laos on Monday.
Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and president of Laos, sent a congratulatory letter on the documentaries' airing .
The documentaries reflect the importance that Xi places on cultural heritage protection, as well as Xi's far-sighted vision in governance and profound patriotism, said Thongloun in the letter, noting that the documentaries provide examples for Laos to carry forward its unique national culture while pursuing economic and social development.
CMG and the publicity department of the LPRP Central Committee held a broadcast launch event in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Tuesday.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos, and is the China-Laos Friendship Year.
Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" airs in Laos
