(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-11-22 20:48

During the meeting to be held in Annapolis, Maryland, China will work with parties concerned to discuss how to promote the Middle East peace process, Liu said.

China supports and would like to participate in all international efforts that conducive to the realization of Middle East peace, he said, expressing the hope for an early, comprehensive and lasting resolution of the issue.

The spokesman said the meeting has drawn international attention including Arab countries. All sides, as well as China, have pinned great expectations on the meeting.

China hopes Palestine and Israel could contact with each other and discuss possible resolutions, and come up with substantial results, said Liu.

The international conference on Middle East revives hopes of advancing stalled Middle East peace process.

Product Safety Issue

China said Thursday that it hopes the Chinese-made toys can bring joy to children around the world on Christmas.

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Liu Jianchao made the remarks when responding to recent US criticism on the safety of Chinese toys.

Liu said China has taken note of world concern and made great efforts to improve the quality of its exported toys.

"I believe Chinese products, including toys, will continue to be loved by consumers around the world through concerted efforts of the Chinese government and enterprises," he said.

"I wish children around the world a safe and happy Christmas and I hope Chinese-made toys can bring them joy," Liu added.

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