FM press conference on Dec. 30

China

calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Chinese media) -- China is deeply concerned at

the current situation in Gaza,and hopes parties involved could immediately halt

the armed conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said here on

Tuesday.

China stresses one-China principle on

Taiwan-related issues

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Chinese media) -- China stressed its adherence to the one-China

principle in dealing with Taiwan-related issues, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin

Gang said here on Tuesday.

China to focus on international

environment to ensure economic

growth

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Chinese media) -- The main task of China's

diplomacy in the year to come will be to make a favorable international

situation for the country's economic development, said Qin Gang, spokesman of

the Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday.

China donates $300,000 to help Colombia

after flooding

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Chinese media) -- China on Tuesday announced a donation of 300,OOO

U.S. dollars to help rain-ravaged Colombia.

China

appoints female diplomat as first ASEAN ambassador

BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Chinese media) -- China has appointed Xue Hanqin as its first ambassador to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).