China Roundup: G20, repatriation of CPV soldiers, BRI
G20 Virtual Summit
China's Premier Li Qiang has emphasised the need for the G20 to prioritise cooperation over development and promote sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth of the global economy. According to the Chinese publication People’s Daily, the Premier during the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on November 22 said, “The road to global economic recovery remains challenging, China is willing to work with all parties to uphold the original aspiration of cooperation, respond to the call of the times, and forge ahead to create a better future for humanity.”
Repatriation of soldiers
The remains of twenty-five Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) troops who died in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea between 1950 to 1953 were returned to China on November 23, from the Republic of Korea (ROK). A handover agreement between the two nations has allowed China and the Republic of Korea to execute ten consecutive rounds of such repatriations since 2014, Chinese media outlet Xinhua reported.
Belt and Road Initiative
China has released a document titled "Vision and Actions for High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Brighter Prospects for the Next Decade." The State Council of the People’s Republic of China reports that the document released on November 24 outlines five objectives: building a smoother connectivity network, ensuring comprehensive cooperation, elevating the sense of gain for participating countries, establishing a new system for China's open economy, and popularising a global community.
Satellite experiment
China has launched a technology experiment satellite into orbit from the Sichuan Province's Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwest of China. A Long March-2D carrier rocket launched the experiment satellite for satellite internet technologies on November 23, and it successfully entered its intended orbit. This is the Long March carrier rocket series' 498th launch, Xinhua reported.
Presidential talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Uruguayan President Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou on bilateral relations between the two nations. The two leaders on November 22, announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, the Chinese State Council reports. According to the State Council, this year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Uruguay, and the fifth anniversary of Uruguay's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative. “China attaches great importance to the development of China-Latin America relations, appreciates Uruguay's active participation in overall China-Latin America cooperation, and other regional organizations in maintaining close political dialogue and economic and trade cooperation with China, and hopes that Uruguay will continue to promote China-Latin America cooperation,” Xi is quoted by the State Council.
