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July Title 2014.Cdr VOL. XXVI No. 7 July 2014 Rs. 20.00 Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Fortaleza, Brazil on July 14, 2014. Both Xi and Modi came to Fortaleza to attend the sixth summit of the BRICS, which consists of five emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao (2nd R) and Indian Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei met with Indian Vice Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari (2nd L) unveil President H.E. Mohammad Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on the Encyclopedia of India-China Cultural Contacts during July 4, 2014 after the Vice Pesident’s successful visit to the book release ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, China from June 26 to 30, 2014. Mr. Wei Wei congratulated June 30, 2014. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo) Vice President Ansari’s recent visit to China. Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei met with Smt. Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei attended the Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat during his visit inauguration ceremony of the transformer manufacturing to the state from June 25 to 28, 2014. Ambassador Wei Wei base of TBEA at Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat on June 28, expressed China’s willing to make joint efforts with 2014. Gujarat government to build up a China-style industrial park there. Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei visited the Sanand Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei visited Kochi, the Industrial Estate in Gujarat during his visit to the state ancient cultural city of Kerala from July 7 to 9, 2014. He from June 25 to 28, 2014. visited the Chinese fishing nets along the seashores of Kochi in Kerala. Overview of Beijing Flyovers of Beijing Beijing is an ancient city with a long history. Back in 3000 years ago in Zhou dynasty, Beijing, which was called Ji at the moment, had been named capital of Yan. Thereafter, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasty all made Beijing their capital. Therefore, Beijing was famous for “Capital of a thousand years”. The long history leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the CCTV Building Forbidden City or the Palace Museum, and the Temple of Heaven, Beijing is an international metropolis these four sites have been confirmed with unique fashion charm world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Beijing is the seat of foreign embassies However, the best representatives for in China and representative offices of Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and major international organizations in China Beijing quadrangle. Through hundreds of and has gathered a number of regional years, they have become symbol of headquarters of multinational enterprises, Beijing’s life. thus gradually becoming a financial center Beijing is a fast-growing modern city with city with international influence. Only in high-rise buildings, shopping malls and Beijing Central Business District vast international hotels connected by an (hereinafter referred to as “CBD”), there intricate freeway system crisscrossing the are 117 enterprises from World Top 500. city. The numbers of foreigners, who come to Everywhere, the old-timed scene and study, work, live and settle down in modern culture are combined to present a Beijing, are increasing year by year. They brand new visage of Beijing. July 2014 NEWS FROM CHINA 3 live in harmony with Beijingers and have which can meet a variety of requirements. become a part of the population of this Beijing has gathered delicious foods from municipality. all over China and even all over the world. In Beijing, you can still drink delicious There are nearly 600 star hotels and about 170 coffee and red wines, watch the popular parks in Beijing. The forest green rate has movies of the synchronized release in the reached 51.6% and health clubs are all over world, enjoy performances of the top bands Beijing. It is worth mentioning that most of the and artists from all over the world, and buy venues of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games were the latest goods from a large number of built in Beijing, of which six venues were built internationally famous brands in zero time in the colleges and universities. If you just difference. At the same time, you can buy study at relevant university, you certainly authentic Chinese silks, wear unique hand- have opportunity to experience the wonderful made embroidery shoes, and sit in a tricycle to feeling of Olympic Games in the venue. a theater to appreciate Peking opera while Beijing is the first choice for you to study drinking a pot of tea. In this way, you can Chinese experience ancient interests and charms and Many international students chose to new appeals of Beijing and enjoy comfortable study in Beijing because of its unique time that can’t be copied elsewhere. programs. In addition to regular classes, many Beijing has a safe, convenient, healthy and international students in Beijing explore the comfortable environment city and its culture so as to maximize their Beijing boasts a good public security immersion in Beijing life. The school may also situation and low crime rate. There is organize cultural activities to enrich their convenient transportation with buses and Beijing experience with lifelong memories. subways extending in all directions with low Chinese is one of the six official working costs; the communications are fast and languages of the UN and the language which convenient, the Internet is very popular and has the most users in the world as well. international direct-dial telephones can reach There is Mandarin and dialects in the more than 200 countries and regions; banks modern Chinese. Mandarin is the national and postal networks are developed; public commonly-used language, which is based on libraries, museums, arts venues and Beijing standard pronunciations. Therefore, to bookstores are numerous; going shopping is study Chinese in Beijing will make you have convenient because there are super markets more standard Chinese pronunciations and and shops with different levels and scales, get double results with half the effort. Dough figurine of Old-time Beijinger A distant view of the Palace Museum 4 July 2014 NEWS FROM CHINA CONTENTS INFORMATION 1. Overview of Beijing 3 CHINA-INDIA RELATIONS 1. Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India 6 2. Chinese President Proposes Closer, More Solid BRICS Partnership 8 3. BRICS is Also Significant for Indo-China Ties 13 4. Chinese President Meets Indian Vice President 15 5. Chinese, Indian, Myanmar Leaders Mark 60-yr-Old Peace Principles 18 6. Chronology of Panchsheel Events 23 7. China, India Seek Stronger Military Ties 31 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 1. China-U.S. Annual Dialogue, Consultation Opens in Beijing 33 2. Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits South Korea 37 3. China, Germany Pledge to Boost Cooperation, Cement Partnership 43 HIGH-SPEED TRAIN IN CHINA 1. China's High-Speed Railway Development Plan 48 2. High-Speed Train Running to the West of China 52 CULTURE & LIFE 1. What After China's Glories Get Recognized by World Heritage Committee 57 2. Eye-catching Graduation Photos Mark the Special Day 61 3. Double Seventh Festival--Not Merely Valentine's Day 64 4. Chinese Chengyu & Its Story—Hesitate to Pelt a Rat for Fear of Smashing the Utensil 67 5. Chinese Chef Recipe----Papaya Fish Soup 69 TIBET TODAY 1. Panchen Lama Attends Religious Activities in Tibet 70 2. Tibetan Children in Welfare House Move into New Home 71 3. Bliss in Vibrant Lhasa 73 4. Tashi and the Namaste Tibetan Restaurant in the Gatod Alley 76 FLIGHTS BETWEEN CHINA AND INDIA 78 BOOK REVIEW 80 CCTV NEWS YOUR LINK TO CHINA AND THE WORLD 81 CRI A BRIDGE OF FRIENDSHIP 82 July 2014 NEWS FROM CHINA 5 China-India Relations CHINA-INDIA RELATIONS Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India Chinese President Xi Jinping(R) meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Fortaleza, Brazil, July 14, 2014. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) On July 14, 2014 local time, President Xi Both China and India are important poles in Jinping met with Prime Minister Narendra the world and share a number of strategic Modi of India in Fortaleza, Brazil. integrating points. If China and India speak Xi Jinping said that as two biggest with one voice, the whole world will listen; developing countries and emerging markets, and if China and India join hands in both China and India are in a great historical cooperation, the whole world will watch. process of realizing national rejuvenation; Whether from a bilateral, regional or global thus, what the two countries value most is perspective, China and India are long-term peace and development, and the ideals and strategic cooperative partners instead of goals of the two countries are linked closely. competing adversaries. It meets our greatest 6 July 2014 NEWS FROM CHINA China-India Relations common interest to join hands to realize pay a state visit to India in the near future. He peaceful development, cooperative is willing to visit China at his convenience. development and inclusive development so Both India and China are ancient civilizations as to provide a better life for the 2.5 billion which share a time-honored history in people of the two countries and to fortify cultural exchanges. The two nations are strength of peace and development for the actually one mind with two bodies, so they region and the world at large. I am willing to should promote mutual understanding, give join hands with Prime Minister Modi to full play to their wisdom, jointly carry constantly push China-India strategic forward the spirit of peace and inclusiveness cooperative partnership to higher levels and in the international community, and work jointly safeguard the period of our strategic together to handle the global issues and opportunities as well as peace and stability in challenges.
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