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Chinese press defines Erdogan's visit as milestone in Turkey-China relations
09 April 2012 13:03
Chinese press defined Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to China as a "milestone" in the relations of the two countries.
SHANGHAI
Commenting on three-day visit of Erdogan to China, the Chinese press wrote that it was very important to develop relations with Turkey which was a model country for the Middle East with its rising economy and political stability.
The flirting period ended between the two countries, which were determined to be constructive and active in solution of problems, and both countries were aware of their responsibilities, wrote the press.
Chinese press defines Erdogan's visit under four main topics as; economy, politics, culture and international cooperation agreements.
The press stated that the biggest problem of Turkey, which is the 16th biggest economy of the world, is trade deficit.
As a sign of having a more transparent and realistic perspective in Uighur problem -–which has a political importance-- Turkish premier began his trip from Urumchi, said the Chinese press.
The press recalled that this year would be celebrated as Chinese Year in Turkey, and China would celebrate 2013 as Turkish Year.
Chinese press defines Erdogan's visit as milestone in Turkey-China relations Anadolu Agency
Erdoğan’s China visit could yield nuclear partnership
Prime Minister Erdoğan poses with Chinese students in Urumchi on Saturday. (Photo: AA)
8 April 2012 / TODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL
Chinese companies could gain significant advantage over their rivals in winning the tender for the construction of Turkey’s second planned nuclear power plant, following an anticipated rapprochement between China and Turkey, during Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the country this week.
The latest and maybe the strongest signal for a possible Turkish-Chinese nuclear partnership came from Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız on Sunday. Accompanying Erdoğan in China, Yıldız told reporters Sunday in Urumchi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, that “they would decide whether a Chinese company could construct Turkey’s second nuclear power plant during this current trip.” Turkey and China are expected to sign several agreements during Erdoğan’s visit, including those on nuclear energy. During Turkey’s first prime ministerial visit to China in 27 years, Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Turkey plans to build two power plants, one in Akkuyu on the Mediterranean coast and another in Sinop on the Black Sea coast. It agreed with a consortium led by state-controlled Russian builder Atomstroyexport to build Akkuyu. Yıldız’s remarks follow earlier contacts with two other Asian nuclear developers in Japan and South Korea that failed. In 2010, representatives from South Korea and Turkey held intense negotiations on the $20 billion project to build four nuclear reactors on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. But the negotiations were suspended after the sides failed to work out key differences. Turkey had talks with representatives from Japan to reach an agreement on building a second nuclear power plant on the Black Sea coast, but the talks were suspended after a nuclear power accident in Japan in the wake of an earthquake-triggered tsunami in March of last year. Japan and South Korea; however, have not lost interest in Turkish nuclear projects and are known to have bid (unofficially) for a second plant in the country. Noting that a tender for the construction of a second nuclear power plant is “most likely to happen in two months,” Yıldız did not rule out the possibility that developers from Japan, South Korea, China [and even Russia] could win the tender.
A possible nuke deal was discussed during a visit to Turkey by China’s leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping in February. China has 14 nuclear power reactors currently in operation and more than 25 others under construction as it vies to become a self-sufficient reactor designer and constructor. Environmental concerns aside, some parties oppose Chinese involvement because of the alleged increasing restrictions on the China’s Uyghur minority. China’s Xinjiang, predominantly populated by ethnic Turkic Muslim Uyghurs, has seen sporadic clashes between Chinese nationals and Uyghurs in the near past.
Erdo
Premier Wen holds talks with Turkish PM
English.news.cn 2012-04-09 20:33:15
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the welcoming ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2012. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)
BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao held talks on Monday with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Beijing, agreeing to facilitate trade and nuclear power cooperation.
"China attaches great importance to Turkey's role as a major emerging power," Wen told Erdogan, who is on the first official trip to China by a Turkish prime minister in 27 years.
"Against the backdrop of continuous instability in West Asia and North Africa as well as the sluggish growth of global economy, the two nations should step up strategic communication and coordination to maintain regional peace and stability, deepen cooperation and realize common development," said the Chinese premier.
In their nearly two-hour-long talks, Erdogan told Wen his government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and will never allow any anti-China secessionist activity by anyone in his country.
The Turkish prime minister started his four-day visit to China on Sunday. Before arriving in Beijing Monday afternoon, Erdogan visited Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region -- the first Turkish prime minister to visit the region.
Erdogan said he had witnessed and was impressed by the great changes of Xinjiang, adding his government hopes to further enhance exchanges and cooperation with the region.
Wen appreciated Erdogan's support for China's unity and Xinjiang's stable development, adding the Chinese government backs friendly exchanges and cooperation between Xinjiang and Turkey.
The two premiers exchanged views on the issues of Syria and Iran.
To facilitate bilateral cooperation, Wen proposed to make medium and long-term plans for two-way trade, push forward bilateral infrastructure projects regarding railway and bridge, and expand cooperation in high-tech areas such as nuclear power, aerospace and electronics.
Wen said China and Turkey should sign and implement the newly revised bilateral agreement on promotion and protection of investment as soon as possible, to offer legal guarantee and favorable conditions for cooperation among enterprises.
They agreed to take the opportunity of holding Culture Year for each other to enhance people-to-people exchanges.
Currently the Chinese Culture Year is being held in Turkey and the Turkish Culture Year will be held in China next year.
Erdogan told Wen that Turkey is ready to cement high-level exchanges and strategic coordination with China, to deepen win-win cooperation, and better safeguard their common interests.
After their talks, the two premiers witnessed the signing of a series of cooperation agreements regarding the peaceful utilization of nuclear power, nuclear energy cooperation, trade, investment and the establishment of cultural centers in both sides.
During Erdogan's stay in Beijing, President Hu Jintao, top legislator Wu Bangguo and Vice President Xi Jinping are also scheduled to meet with him.
Wen said he believed that Erdogan's China visit will further enhance mutual understanding and trust between the two nations and inject new momentum into bilateral ties.
After his Beijing tour, Erdogan is scheduled to fly to China's financial hub Shanghai and deliver a speech at Shanghai International Studies University. He will conclude his four-day trip on Wednesday.
Premier Wen holds talks with Turkish PM - Xinhua | English.news.cn
"In their nearly two-hour-long talks, Erdogan told Wen his government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and will never allow any anti-China secessionist activity by anyone in his country."
I think this statement is important and the key to improve relations imho
09 April 2012 13:03
Chinese press defined Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to China as a "milestone" in the relations of the two countries.
SHANGHAI
Commenting on three-day visit of Erdogan to China, the Chinese press wrote that it was very important to develop relations with Turkey which was a model country for the Middle East with its rising economy and political stability.
The flirting period ended between the two countries, which were determined to be constructive and active in solution of problems, and both countries were aware of their responsibilities, wrote the press.
Chinese press defines Erdogan's visit under four main topics as; economy, politics, culture and international cooperation agreements.
The press stated that the biggest problem of Turkey, which is the 16th biggest economy of the world, is trade deficit.
As a sign of having a more transparent and realistic perspective in Uighur problem -–which has a political importance-- Turkish premier began his trip from Urumchi, said the Chinese press.
The press recalled that this year would be celebrated as Chinese Year in Turkey, and China would celebrate 2013 as Turkish Year.
Chinese press defines Erdogan's visit as milestone in Turkey-China relations Anadolu Agency
Erdoğan’s China visit could yield nuclear partnership
Prime Minister Erdoğan poses with Chinese students in Urumchi on Saturday. (Photo: AA)
8 April 2012 / TODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL
Chinese companies could gain significant advantage over their rivals in winning the tender for the construction of Turkey’s second planned nuclear power plant, following an anticipated rapprochement between China and Turkey, during Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the country this week.
The latest and maybe the strongest signal for a possible Turkish-Chinese nuclear partnership came from Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız on Sunday. Accompanying Erdoğan in China, Yıldız told reporters Sunday in Urumchi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, that “they would decide whether a Chinese company could construct Turkey’s second nuclear power plant during this current trip.” Turkey and China are expected to sign several agreements during Erdoğan’s visit, including those on nuclear energy. During Turkey’s first prime ministerial visit to China in 27 years, Erdoğan is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Turkey plans to build two power plants, one in Akkuyu on the Mediterranean coast and another in Sinop on the Black Sea coast. It agreed with a consortium led by state-controlled Russian builder Atomstroyexport to build Akkuyu. Yıldız’s remarks follow earlier contacts with two other Asian nuclear developers in Japan and South Korea that failed. In 2010, representatives from South Korea and Turkey held intense negotiations on the $20 billion project to build four nuclear reactors on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. But the negotiations were suspended after the sides failed to work out key differences. Turkey had talks with representatives from Japan to reach an agreement on building a second nuclear power plant on the Black Sea coast, but the talks were suspended after a nuclear power accident in Japan in the wake of an earthquake-triggered tsunami in March of last year. Japan and South Korea; however, have not lost interest in Turkish nuclear projects and are known to have bid (unofficially) for a second plant in the country. Noting that a tender for the construction of a second nuclear power plant is “most likely to happen in two months,” Yıldız did not rule out the possibility that developers from Japan, South Korea, China [and even Russia] could win the tender.
A possible nuke deal was discussed during a visit to Turkey by China’s leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping in February. China has 14 nuclear power reactors currently in operation and more than 25 others under construction as it vies to become a self-sufficient reactor designer and constructor. Environmental concerns aside, some parties oppose Chinese involvement because of the alleged increasing restrictions on the China’s Uyghur minority. China’s Xinjiang, predominantly populated by ethnic Turkic Muslim Uyghurs, has seen sporadic clashes between Chinese nationals and Uyghurs in the near past.
Erdo
Premier Wen holds talks with Turkish PM
English.news.cn 2012-04-09 20:33:15
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the welcoming ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2012. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)
BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Premier Wen Jiabao held talks on Monday with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Beijing, agreeing to facilitate trade and nuclear power cooperation.
"China attaches great importance to Turkey's role as a major emerging power," Wen told Erdogan, who is on the first official trip to China by a Turkish prime minister in 27 years.
"Against the backdrop of continuous instability in West Asia and North Africa as well as the sluggish growth of global economy, the two nations should step up strategic communication and coordination to maintain regional peace and stability, deepen cooperation and realize common development," said the Chinese premier.
In their nearly two-hour-long talks, Erdogan told Wen his government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and will never allow any anti-China secessionist activity by anyone in his country.
The Turkish prime minister started his four-day visit to China on Sunday. Before arriving in Beijing Monday afternoon, Erdogan visited Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region -- the first Turkish prime minister to visit the region.
Erdogan said he had witnessed and was impressed by the great changes of Xinjiang, adding his government hopes to further enhance exchanges and cooperation with the region.
Wen appreciated Erdogan's support for China's unity and Xinjiang's stable development, adding the Chinese government backs friendly exchanges and cooperation between Xinjiang and Turkey.
The two premiers exchanged views on the issues of Syria and Iran.
To facilitate bilateral cooperation, Wen proposed to make medium and long-term plans for two-way trade, push forward bilateral infrastructure projects regarding railway and bridge, and expand cooperation in high-tech areas such as nuclear power, aerospace and electronics.
Wen said China and Turkey should sign and implement the newly revised bilateral agreement on promotion and protection of investment as soon as possible, to offer legal guarantee and favorable conditions for cooperation among enterprises.
They agreed to take the opportunity of holding Culture Year for each other to enhance people-to-people exchanges.
Currently the Chinese Culture Year is being held in Turkey and the Turkish Culture Year will be held in China next year.
Erdogan told Wen that Turkey is ready to cement high-level exchanges and strategic coordination with China, to deepen win-win cooperation, and better safeguard their common interests.
After their talks, the two premiers witnessed the signing of a series of cooperation agreements regarding the peaceful utilization of nuclear power, nuclear energy cooperation, trade, investment and the establishment of cultural centers in both sides.
During Erdogan's stay in Beijing, President Hu Jintao, top legislator Wu Bangguo and Vice President Xi Jinping are also scheduled to meet with him.
Wen said he believed that Erdogan's China visit will further enhance mutual understanding and trust between the two nations and inject new momentum into bilateral ties.
After his Beijing tour, Erdogan is scheduled to fly to China's financial hub Shanghai and deliver a speech at Shanghai International Studies University. He will conclude his four-day trip on Wednesday.
Premier Wen holds talks with Turkish PM - Xinhua | English.news.cn
"In their nearly two-hour-long talks, Erdogan told Wen his government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and will never allow any anti-China secessionist activity by anyone in his country."
I think this statement is important and the key to improve relations imho
