Senior Chinese legislator Sheng Huaren yesterday called for more
direct contacts between Chinese and Canadian parliamentarians, so
as to avoid misunderstanding and to increase mutual
understanding.
Sheng, vice chairman and secretary-general of the National
People's Congress Standing Committee, China's top legislature, said
this in his meeting with a Canadian delegation headed by
parliamentarian Dan Mcteague.
Since establishment of diplomatic ties in 1970, China and Canada
have cherished rapid and sound growth in bilateral relations, Sheng
said, adding bilateral cooperation in various fields has been
expanded.
He hopes the two countries properly handle existing disputes and
promote healthy and stable development of bilateral ties.
Mcteague said the Canadian parliament always upholds the
one-China policy, which will remain unchanged.
He expressed hope the two parliaments reach more consensus
through exchanges and promote bilateral relations in a continuous
manner.
(Xinhua News Agency January 18, 2007)
