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Efforts in Diplomatic Affairs Pay offChina's efforts to framework partnership relations with other countries have played an active role in international affairs since the 1990s, according to the Beijing-based World Affairs.The most frequently quoted word "partnership" in China's diplomatic policies refers to the relations established among nations on the basis of common political and economic interests, equal status, mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. To guarantee the development of partnership, countries should set up bilateral exchange mechanisms at all levels, including frequent high-level exchanges, a multi-level co-ordination and consultation mechanism and close co-operation between non-governmental organizations. Take the Sino-Russian strategic co-operative partnership as an example. Under such mechanisms, presidents of the two nations have held meetings annually since 1995; prime ministers have consulted regularly since 1996 and foreign ministers, defence ministers and other high-ranking officials have had talks on border issues, business and trade co-operation and military exchanges. By the end of the 1990s, China had developed diplomatic relations with most of the major countries and regional organizations in the world, showing China's diplomatic work has entered a new era. First, the new framework allows China to break the ice following the sanctions that the Western countries have imposed on China since the political turbulence in 1989. Furthermore, China could enjoy full political and economic co-operation with large countries and avoid direct or open external interference when resolving the reunification issue, one of the important things on China's schedule. Last but not least, based on the framework of partnership with other countries, China could create a convenient international and regional environment that will move into the 21st century. China has established different kinds of partnerships with other countries. They fall into several categories: China and Russia face similar strategic tasks and share wide consensus and fine co-operation on many important international issues, especially on sensitive military issues, and would consult each other to reach agreements on international, regional and bilateral affairs. Thus, the Sino-Russian strategic co-operative ties, crucial to both, will be a partnership in the long term and will not be influenced by ideological factors. The co-operative partnerships between China and Thailand, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, South Africa and Cuba enjoy comparably wide common interests, allowing regional and bilateral co-operation to deepen. China has established constructive strategic partnerships with countries including the United States, Japan and India, which hold different opinions on major international issues. The relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Britain and Germany are of mutual benefit. To maintain regional and global stability, co-operation and good management of the bilateral relations with each other are necessary.
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