Chinese president appoints new ambassadors to 5 foreign nations

President Hu Jintao has appointed five new ambassadors to foreign countries, according to a statement from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) Wednesday.

President Hu vows to promote balanced foreign trade

President Hu Jintao said Tuesday that China will more actively pursue its strategy of opening up to the outside world, as well as promote the balanced development of foreign trade.

China, Latvia pledge to boost military ties

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie in Riga on Monday met his Latvian counterpart Artis Pabriks, with both sides pledging to enhance bilateral military cooperation.

6 Chinese military observers arrive in Syria

PLA sends entertainment unit to receive troops in South China Sea

Mongolian president discusses ties with visiting Chinese military official