POLITICAL ISSUES
BAHRAIN
1) China’s top political advisor meets King of Bahrain
Yinchuan, Sunday, 15 September 2013
Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Yu Zhengsheng met with the King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-khalifa, on the sidelines of a China-Arab States Expo held in Yinchuan in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

2) China pledges support for Bahrain's efforts to safeguard stability
Beijing, Monday, 16 September 2013
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the King of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al-khalifa and pledged to back the latter’s efforts to safeguard stability in the region.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

EGYPT
3) China condemns bomb attack on Egyptian government minister: FM
Beijing, Friday, 6 September 2013
During a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China condemned the bomb attack on Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

IRAN
4) China urges efforts to promote talks on Iran nuclear issue
United Nations, Thursday, 5 September 2013
China's deputy permanent representative to the UN Wang Min said that all parties should make efforts to maintain and promote the process of dialogue to find an appropriate settlement to the nuclear issue of Iran.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

5) China willing to make constructive effort on Iranian nuke talks: President
Bishkek, Thursday, 12 September 2013
Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani and said that China is willing to make constructive efforts on advancing the Iranian nuclear talks.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

6) China stresses diplomatic way to resolve nuclear issues in Iran, DPRK
Vienna, Monday, 16 September 2013
During the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Chairperson of China Atomic Energy Authority Ma Xingrui said that China wanted the nuclear issue in DPRK and Iran to be settled peacefully through dialogue and negotiation.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

7) China eyes substantial progress of Iran nuclear issue solution
Beijing, Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei briefed the press about the political progress in the Iranian nuclear issue. He said that China has called on Iran to strengthen dialogue with the P5+1 (Russia, China, Britain, France, the U.S. and Germany) and make substantial progress in finding a win-win solution to the nuclear issue.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

8) Chinese FM to attend Iranian nuclear meeting
Beijing, Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei announced that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi would attend a foreign ministers' meeting on the Iranian nuclear issue in New York.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

9) China supports communication over Iran's nuclear talks
Beijing, Wednesday, 25 September 2013
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Leo said that China encourages parties involved in talks on the Iranian nuclear issue to increase contact so as to promote the process of the negotiations.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

10) China urges package deal on Iran's nuke issue
United Nations, Thursday, 26 September 2013
During a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of P5+1, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a package deal on Iran's nuclear issue through dialogues.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

11) Chinese FM urges dialogue on Iranian, Korean Peninsula nuclear issues
United Nations, Friday, 27 September 2013
At the general debate of the UN General Assembly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for peaceful solutions through dialogue to the nuclear issues in Iran and on the Korean Peninsula.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

12) China sees positive signs in U.S.-Iran diplomacy effort
Beijing, Monday, 30 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China sees recent development in U.S.-Iran relations as positive for peace in the Middle East.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

JORDAN
13) China's top political advisor meets King of Jordan
Yinchuan, Sunday, 15 September 2013
Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Yu Zhengsheng met with the King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein and spoke highly of the long-term friendship between China and Jordan.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

14) Chinese president, Jordanian King hold talks
Beijing, Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein and urged him to promote bilateral cooperation.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

15) Chinese premier meets Jordanian King
Beijing, Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with the Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein and called for closer cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

SYRIA
16) China concerned about unilateral military action: FM spokesperson
Beijing, Monday, 2 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China was seriously concerned about unilateral military action against Syria.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

17) China reiterates political solution in Syria
Beijing, Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China stressed on political solution to resolve the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

18) China urges calm, restraint on Syria issue
Beijing, Thursday, 5 September 2013
The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a press briefing calling on relevant sides to "remain calm" and adhere to political measures on the Syria issue.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

19) Syria issue should be handled within UNSC framework: Chinese FM
Tashkent, Monday, 9 September 2013
During a state visit to Uzbekistan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the Syrian issue should be dealt with the framework of the UN Security Council.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

20) Chinese premier reaffirms UN authority on Syria issue
Liaoning Province, Monday, 9 September 2013
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the Chairperson of the World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab and said that the international community should abide by UN Charter principles, maintain the authority of the United Nations and promote a political solution on the Syria issue.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

21) Syrian opposition delegation begins China visit
Beijing, Tuesday, 10 September 2013
A six-member delegation of the opposition Syrian National Dialogue Forum started its visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

22) China welcomes Syria's "major step" to ease tension
Beijing, Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that Syria has taken a "major step" in easing tensions in the country by showing support for a Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons stockpiles under international control.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

23) China calls for positive, rational response on Syria
Beijing, Thursday, 12 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China called for positive and rational response to the Syria issue and suggested a second international conference on Syria in Geneva at an early date.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

24) Xi says China supports Russian proposal on Syrian chemical disarmament
Bishkek, Friday, 13 September 2013
While addressing the 13th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Beijing supports Russia's proposal that Syria surrender its chemical weapons to international control for their eventual destruction.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

25) China urges Syrian resolution within UN framework
Beijing, Monday, 16 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China called for early and proper resolution of the Syrian issue within the framework of the United Nations.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

26) Chinese, Russian FMs discuss Syria crisis on phone
Beijing, Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged views on the Syria crisis via telephone and both hoped that resolution to crisis would be achieved soon.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

27) China condemns attack on Damascus Russian embassy
Beijing, Monday, 23 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China strongly condemned an attack on the Russian embassy in Damascus, and urged all sides in Syria to protect foreign diplomats.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

28) China welcomes Syria's chemical weapons declaration
Beijing, Monday, 23 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China welcomes Syria's submission of a full declaration of its chemical weapon inventory to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

29) China urges Security Council to adopt resolution on Syria's chemical weapons as soon as possible
United Nations, Wednesday, 25 September 2013
During a lunch meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that UN Security Council should reach a consensus and pass a resolution regarding chemical weapons in Syria as soon as possible.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

30) China firmly against use of chemical weapons: Chinese FM
United Nations, Friday, 25 September 2013
Opening the plenary meeting of a UN event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is firmly against the use of chemical weapons and strongly backs the effort to seek a political settlement of the Syria chemical arm crisis.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

31) China supports UN on Syrian consensus
Beijing, Thursday, 26 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China wants the UNSC to reach consensus a resolution of destroying Syria's chemical weapons as soon as possible.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

32) Chinese FM calls for political solution in Syria
Beijing, Friday, 27 September 2013
On the sidelines of the annual session of the UN General Assembly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. He said that the inspection and destruction of chemical weapons in Syria and a political solution to the Syrian issue should be advanced together.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

33) China urges early adoption of UN resolution on Syria's chemical weapons
United Nations, Friday, 27 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution on Syria's chemical weapons as soon as possible.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

34) China hopes to see early launch of verifying, destroying Syrian chemical weapons
United Nations, Friday, 27 September 2013
On the sidelines of the annual high-level debate of the UN General Assembly, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Walid Muallem, Syrian deputy prime minister and foreign minister and said that China hoped to see an early launch of international verification and destruction of the Syrian chemical weapons and an early end to the Syrian crisis.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

35) China welcomes adoption of Security Council resolution on Syria
United Nations, Friday, 27 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China welcomes the adoption of a UNSC resolution 2118 aimed at destroying Syrian chemical weapons under the supervision of OPCW.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

36) Mortar shell hits Chinese embassy in Syria, 1 injured
Damascus, Monday, 30 September 2013
A mortar shell fell into the compound of the Chinese embassy in Damascus, slightly injuring a Syrian employee and damaging the compound walls.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

37) Chinese experts to join Syria weapons inspections
Beijing, Monday, 30 September 2013
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said that China has decided to send experts to join in the inspections and destruction of chemical weapons in Syria.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

38) China condemns strike on Damascus Chinese embassy
Beijing, Monday, 30 September 2013
Spokesperson Hong Lei said that China condemned the attack on its embassy in Syria when a mortar shell hit its compound.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

TURKEY
39) Chinese premier meets Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey
Liaoning Province, Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan on the sidelines of the annual Summer Davos Forum and spoke highly of strategic relations between the two.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

40) China and Turkey conclude US$ 4 billion air defence deal
Beijing, Saturday, 28 September 2013
Turkey signed an air defence deal with the China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation to co-produce long-range air and missile defence system.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

YEMEN
41) Chinese, Yemeni defence ministers hold talks
Beijing, Monday, 23 September 2013
Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan and his Yemeni counterpart Mohammed Nasser Ahmed held talks to promote bilateral cooperation.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

ARAB LEAGUE
42) Chinese FM meets Arab League chief
United Nations, Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Arabi at the UN Headquarters in New York and said that China's new leadership values the country's relationship with the Arab League and sees Arab countries as preferred partners.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
ISRAEL
43) Israeli, Chinese research institutes to launch tech cooperation
Jerusalem, Sunday, 29 September 2013
Haifa-based Technion Institute of Technology and China's Shantou University will establish a new tech institute in China after receiving US$ 130 million from the Li Ka-shing Foundation to set up the Technion Guangdong Institute of Technology in Guangdong province in southern China.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

TURKEY
44) Turkey applauds China for joining Istanbul book fair
Istanbul, Thursday, 26 September 2013
Executive Vice President of China National Publications Import and Export Corporation Zhang Jichen and TUYAP Culture Fairs General Coordinator Deniz Kavukcuoglu announced that China will be the Country of Honour at the 32nd International Istanbul Book Fair that is to be held in November.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

UAE
45) Bilateral summit eyes attracting more Chinese tourists to UAE
Abu Dhabi, Monday, 2 September 2013
A two-day summit was organized by Nicholas Publishing International (NPI) in partnership with the Shanghai- based i2i Group for Chinese tourist operators and representatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s hospitality industry.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

46) Dubai customs delegation to visit China to promote trade
Dubai, Saturday, 14 September 2013
A delegation from the Dubai Customs arrived for a five-day visit to China to promote trade and share experiences with their Chinese counterparts.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO
47) China-Arab States Expo opens in Ningxia
Yinchuan, Sunday, 15 September 2013
The first China-Arab States Expo, a key platform to promote the relationship between China and the Arab states, kicked off in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

48) Chinese leader wants China-Arab energy cooperation
Yinchuan, Sunday, 15 September 2013
Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Yu Zhengsheng called for further expansion of cooperation with Arab countries in energy resources and trade during the opening ceremony of the China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan.
Source: Xinhua, Beijing

COMPILED BY DIPANWITA CHAKRAVORTTY

Dipanwita Chakravortty is a doctoral candidate in School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.  Email

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