VOL. XXV No. 8 August 2013 Rs. 10.00 Young ladies of the Bai ethnic group performed their traditional dancing during the opening ceremony of the 5th Dali International Photography Exhibition in Dali, southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Aug. 1, 2013. The five-day exhibition, displayed more than 6,000 photography works through over 200 themed exhibitions. Chinese Ambassador to India Wei Wei proposed a toast Crew members prepared for the onboard reception of the during an onboard reception of the “Peace Ark” hospital “Peace Ark” hospital ship at Mumbai Port in India on ship at Mumbai Port in India on Aug. 7, 2013. Aug. 7, 2013. Crew members of the “Peace Ark” hospital ship visited On the evening of 25 July 2013, Major General Mr. Cai Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis’ younger sister Manorama at Ping, Military Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in India Mumbai on Aug. 9, 2013. held a reception to celebrate the 86th anniversary of Chinese People’s Liberation Army at ITC Maurya Hotel, New Delhi. Chinese Ambassador Mr. Wei Wei and Director General of Military Intelligence Lieutenant General Mr. Singh were present. Members of Indian Daksha Sheth Dance Company Members of Indian Daksha Sheth Dance Company performed in Jinan, east China’s Shandong Province on performed in Jinan, east China’s Shandong Province on Aug. 16, 2013. Aug. 16, 2013. CONTENTS I. CHINA-INDIA RELATIONS 1. Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Visits Mumbai 4 2. India Welcomes Chinese Navy Hospital Ship “Peace Ark” 5 3. The Third Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border 6 Affairs Held in New Delhi 4. China Holds Dialogue with India on Central Asia 7 5. Indian Media Hype about China-India Border Dispute Benefits None 7 6. Aircraft Carrier Creates No Waves for China-India Cooperation 8 II. CHINESE ECONOMY 1. China’s Current Economic Development 10 2. Long Live China’s Boom 11 3. Foreign Minister Wang Yi: Chinese Economy Will Be Set onto a Track of Sustainable Development 13 4. Chinese Economy Stabilizes with More Positive July Factors 14 5. 7.5% GDP Growth “In Reach” 15 6. China’s Structural Tax Cuts Boost Economic Vitality 17 7. Look on the Bright Side 18 8. China’s Economy Slows to Improve Endurance, Quality 20 9. Official PMI Sends Signal of Stability 22 10. Slowly but Surely 23 III. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 1. Kim Jong Un Meets with Vice President Li Yuanchao 27 2. Innovations in China’s Diplomatic Theory and Practice Under New Conditions 28 3. State Councilor Yang Jiechi Meets with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia 36 4. State Councilor Yang Jiechi Meets with President-Elect John Ashe of 68th Session of UN General Assembly 36 5. Foreign Minister Wang Yi Attends China-ASEAN High-Level Forum 37 6. Foreign Minister Wang Yi On Process of “Code of Conduct in the South China Sea” 39 7. China Vows to Deepen Friendship with Central Asian Countries 40 IV. CHINA DREAM 1. Xi Urges Deepening Reform, Opening Up 42 2. Far Out, Way In 43 3. Green Commitment 46 4. Homemade Robot Lights Up Inventor’s Dream 48 5. Rising from Blueprints 49 V. TIBET TODAY 1. Development Key to Address Tibet Issues: Yu Zhengsheng 53 2. Science and Technology Contributes to Tibet Economic Growth 55 3. Tibet Economy Grows Fast in H1 55 4. Giving Ancient Lhasa a Facelift 56 5. Tibetan Culture on Display During Shoton Festival 59 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHINESE VISA APPLICATION 61 August 2013 NEWS FROM CHINA 3 China-India Relations I. CHINA-INDIA RELATIONS Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Visits Mumbai The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship “Peace Ark” arrived at port of Mumbai on August 6 to start its six-day visit and provide medical treatment service here. During their stay in Mumbai, the ship crew visited the Asvini Hospital and Brahmaputra class frigate of Indian navy. Sailors from the two countries played f r i e n d s h i p f o o t b a l l a n d basketball match, which enhanced mutual under- standing and friendship On August 12, the hospital ship, carrying between the two navies. out “Mission Harmony-2013” plan, ended its This is the sixth time Chinese Navy vessels six-day visit to India’s biggest city and left for visited India. The hospital ship sets sail from next stop — Bangladesh’s premier port and Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province on June 10 to continued its providing of medical treatment carry out “Mission Harmony-2013”. By far, service and military exchange there. “Peace Ark” has visited four destinations Some 4,000 square meters in size, the ship including Brunei, Maldives, Gulf of Aden and comprises seven offices for doctors and nurses Pakistan during the mission since June. People welcome the Chinese People's Liberation Indian Military band welcome the Chinese People's Army Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" in Mumbai Liberation Army Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" in Port in India on Aug. 6, 2013. Mumbai Port in India on Aug. 6, 2013. 4 August 2013 NEWS FROM CHINA China-India Relations and eight nurse stations, in addition to 300 beds. The medical equipment on the ship is on par with that in China’s top-level hospitals. As an emergency medical support platform, the ship is independently designed and built by China. Its tasks include treatment and evacuation of injured and sick personnel on the sea and medical support for troops stationed at islands and atolls. Shen Hao, Commander of the “Mission Harmony-2013”, waves to people in Mumbai Port in India on Aug. 6, 2013. India Welcomes Chinese Navy Hospital Ship “Peace Ark” On Aug. 8, 2013, India welcomed the visit by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship “Peace Ark”. Speaking at the reception banquet on the board of the hospital ship, M.D. Suresh, Rear Admiral and Flag Official of Doctrine and Concept (FODC) of the Indian Western Naval Command, said “The colors of the sea and our uniform bring us together. On behalf of the Indian western naval command, we warmly welcome you to Mumbai.” humanistic for “Peace Ark” to provide He also said the visiting hospital ship medical service to the people all over the “Peace Ark” witnesses China-India world”. friendship and cooperation, and it is very For his part, Shen Hao, deputy commander and president of the marine hospital ship, said “The friendship of China and India will not only serve the fundamental interests of the two nations, but also benefits the peace and stability of the world.” The Chinese hospital ship’s visit to Mumbai aims at contributing to cooperation between the two sides in non-traditional security and promoting traditional friendship August 2013 NEWS FROM CHINA 5 China-India Relations The Third Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs Held in New Delhi The 3rd Meeting of the W o r k i n g M e c h a n i s m f o r Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs was held at New Delhi on 23-24 J u l y , 2 0 1 3 . T h e C h i n e s e delegation was headed by Mr. Ouyang Yujing, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of Chinese Foreign Ministry while the Indian delegation was led by Mr. gave a positive evaluation on the peace and Guatam Bambawali, Joint Secretary of East stability in the border areas since the last Asia Division of Ministry of External Affairs. meeting and fully affirmed the important role Representatives from the Foreign and played by the working mechanism. The two Defense Ministries of both sides attended the sides had an in-depth discussion on measures meeting. to improve the functioning of the working The Meeting was held in a friendly, candid mechanism and to further promote peace and and constructive atmosphere. The two sides tranquility in the border areas. The meeting achieved positive progress. Both sides reiterated that before final solution to the boundary question, they will jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, and will continue to contribute to it through dialogue and consultation. During the meeting, the Chinese delegation also called on Indian Foreign Secretary Mr. Ranjan Mathai. 6 August 2013 NEWS FROM CHINA China-India Relations China Holds Dialogue with India on Central Asia On August 12, 2013, Mr. Zhang Hanhui, Director-General of the Department of European-Central Asian Affairs of Chinese Foreign Ministry held dialogue with Mr. Ajay Bisaria, Joint Secretary of Eurasia Division of Ministry of External Affairs of India. Both sides exchanged views on the situation in Central Asia, China and India relations with Central Asia countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, etc. On the same day, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping also met with Mr. Ajay Bisaria and exchanged views on China-India relations, Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Indian Media Hype about China-India Border Dispute Benefits None Wang Bowen Beijing July 23 (Xinhua) — Indian media, of a visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to which have traditionally focused heavily on India. the border disputes between New Delhi and Fortunately, Beijing and New Delhi, with Beijing, are now asserting again that Chinese political wisdom, made joint efforts to defuse troops have crossed the “border” between the the tensions timely, and the visit, part of Li’s two countries. maiden overseas tour since assuming This came just a few months after similar premiership in March, turned out a big reports soured to some extent the atmosphere success.