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Jiang Hopes Afghanistan Rebuilding Successful

Chinese President Jiang Zemin said here Thursday that China expects the reconstruction of Afghanistan to be successful.

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin said here Thursday that China expects the reconstruction of Afghanistan to be successful.

When meeting the press with visiting U.S. President George W. Bush Thursday afternoon, Jiang said he is "very pleased" to see that Afghanistan is now under peaceful reconstruction.

"I wish them well," he said in response to a relevant question, "I hope they will succeed in rebuilding their country and enjoy national unity and peace."

Reiterating that China is "firmly opposed to international terrorism of all forms," Jiang said China's position on the anti- terrorism issue has not changed from what he had made clear to President Bush when they met during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders Meeting in October last year.

Jiang quoted two Chinese sayings to suggest the war against terrorism needs time, patience and perseverance, and called for continued efforts in this regard.

Meanwhile, Jiang stressed that China always holds that in handling international issues, all countries are equal and should resolve their disputes through dialogues and peaceful means.

Jiang also said that "peace is to be valued most" on the issue of Iraq.

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