Wolfowitz's criticisms of China's African loans "groundless"

    BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- China said on Tuesday criticisms that its loans to Africa failed to take into account local human rights situations were "groundless" and "unacceptable".

    Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Liu Jianchao made the remarks at a regular press conference when asked to comment on World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's reported remarks that China had ignored the human rights situation in African countries when providing loans. Full story

    UN Secretary General-designate to visit China

    BEIJING, Oct 24 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary General-designate Ban Ki-Moon will pay a working visit to China from Oct. 27 to 28 at the invitation of the Chinese government. Full story

    FM spokesman calls for calm, joint efforts in addressing DPRK nuclear issue

    BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- All parties should keep calm and make joint efforts to ensure an early resumption of the six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao. Full story

    Russian prime minister to visit China

    BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov will pay an official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao announced Tuesday. Full story