Syrian daily hails China-Syria ties
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Syria and China have enjoyed wide understanding and reciprocal support on major international issues since diplomatic ties were established in 1956, the official Syrian Daily Tishreen said Monday.
Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Syria in 2001 and President Bashar al-Assad's visit to China in 2004 contributed to the strengthened cooperation between the two countries, said the daily on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Oct. 1.
More than 100 Chinese companies have opened their branches in Syria while thousands of Syrians are doing business in China, the daily added.
In 2005, Syria and China signed a tourist agreement which made Syria a tourist destination to the Chinese people. As an important country on the ancient Silk Road, Syria has attracted the attention of the Chinese tourists.
Following the establishment of the diplomatic relations, political and cultural rapprochement ensued, the Syrian daily said.
Syria supports the one-China policy and opposes any attempt to undermine the reunification of China, said the report.
Meanwhile, China supports Syria as an important country in the peace process in the Middle East, and supports Syria's commitment to achieve a just and comprehensive peace based on the relevant UN resolutions and its bid to reclaim the Golan Heights occupied by Israel.
The paper also pointed out that China had witnessed a fast economic growth since 1949, particularly since its reform and opening up policy in 1978.
China now enjoys a good investment and consumption environment despite the global economic recession, said the paper. Thanks to a massive stimulus plan, China's gross domestic product growth bounced back to 7.9 percent in the second quarter this year, from 6.1 percent in the first quarter.
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