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March 4, 2010, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang held a regular press conference.

Q is as follows.

Qin Gang: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.

First, an announcement should be invited by the Government of the Republic of Chile, Human Resources and Social Security Yin Weimin, Minister of the Chinese government as special envoy to Chile to attend the March 11 presidential power at the handover ceremony in Chile.

Now I am ready to answer your questions.

Q: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg and the White House National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Mr John Battle today, ending a short visit to Beijing, the visit is to ease the disruption of the Sino-US relations?

President Hu Jintao will attend the April meeting in Washington of nuclear safety summit?

What efforts were made by the United States, President Hu will attend?

A: Steinberg and Bader During the visit, Dai State Councilor and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Vice Foreign Minister Cui met with them, Vice Foreign Minister Wang Guangya held talks with them.

The two sides on Sino-US relations and other issues of common concern and frank exchange of views.

The Chinese side said China-US relations have made a good start last year, which is the result of joint efforts in line with the interests of both.

But in the past two months, the United States in Taiwan, Tibet issues violate the three Sino-US joint communiques and the "Sino-US Joint Statement" principle, led to the Sino-US relations from being seriously interfere with, the important cooperation between the two countries have difficulties .

The Chinese side to make the necessary response to a matter of course.

Is imperative that the U.S. side should take seriously China's stance to respect China's core interests and major concerns, show sincerity and take practical actions to promote healthy and stable development of bilateral ties back on track.

The two sides also discussed other issues of common concern exchange of views.

Regarding your question on the issue of nuclear safety summit, China has been involved in the preparations for the summit, I have no further announcement.

Q: Western countries have put forward a new program of sanctions against Iran, China will support this program do?

A: China has consistently supported the maintenance of international nuclear non-proliferation regime and calls for a negotiated settlement through dialogue and the Iranian nuclear issue to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East region.

This is consistent with the interests of all parties.

We have always adopted a responsible attitude to actively participate in the international community to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, diplomatic efforts will continue to work to promote peace and to persuade to talk about, in order to promote the proper solution through dialogue and negotiations to play a constructive role in the Iranian nuclear issue.

Q: According to Japanese and South Korean media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il will visit China this month?

What is your comment?

A: The Communist Party of China and North Korea have a high-level visits between the Labor Party tradition, we believe that this fine tradition to continue.

On your visit, we did not receive this information.

Q: A spokesman for the CPPCC National Committee described the Sino-US relations, Zhao Qing, when the rain, the current signs of warming up of Sino-US relations do?

A: We hope that Sino-US relations are always sunny days and less rain and less cloud.

We hope that the Sino-US relations can be sustained, healthy and steady development, the key is to abide by the three Sino-US joint communiques and the "Sino-US Joint Statement" principle, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, so as to ensure that the Sino-US relations sunny days more.

Q: Some U.S. senators this week, Obama urged the Government to the Chinese exports to the U.S. on trade issues such as gypsum board to adopt a more hard-line attitude.

What is China's response?

A: The United States are important trading partners in recent years, bilateral economic and trade cooperation has achieved remarkable development, which has brought tangible benefits to both sides.

We look at Sino-US relations, it should adopt an objective and comprehensive manner, for the differences that exist in bilateral trade friction and the emergence of a number of issues should be a calm way.

You mentioned a concrete analysis of specific issues that we should carry out an investigation into the reasons for that, the Chinese side can do what the U.S. can do, the two sides can do something together, rather than at every turn by taking pressure, a strong practice.

To maintain good Sino-US economic and trade relations not only conforms to interests of both countries, but also the world's interest.

Q: I have two questions.

First, the Minister of International Department of the WPK Central Committee Kim Yong-il is now returning it?

Second, whether Kim Yong-il Kim Jong-il's visit to China to exchange views with the Chinese side?

A: With regard to whether the Minister Kim Yong-il international return of his visit to the Chinese reception unit is the International Liaison Department, you can ask them this question.

You better ask North Korea.

On your visit to the high, I have just answered, no more to add.

Q: With regard to Steinberg's visit to China, the visit current status of Sino-US relations?

With regard to the Iranian nuclear issue, China is still considering whether to impose sanctions against Iran?

A: With regard to the future direction of Sino-US relations, I have just answered a reporter's question has already been mentioned the other, and Sino-US relations back on the track of healthy and stable development can be sustained and steady development of what is needed, we What is the position has been very clear.

Regarding your question on the Iranian nuclear issue, China has consistently advocated through diplomatic means, through dialogue and negotiation the Iranian nuclear issue to achieve a long-term, comprehensive and proper settlement.

We believe that there is room for the current diplomatic efforts, and called on all parties do their utmost to strive for through dialogue and negotiation to resolve this problem.

Q: You just mentioned the Yin Weimin will visit Chile, may I ask whether he will discuss with the Chinese assistance in Chile, the Chilean side problem?

Tell us what the latest situation of Chinese citizens Chile?

A: I believe that Yin Weimin, Minister of Chile as a special envoy to attend the handover ceremony of presidential power during the period, together with the Chilean leaders and responsible persons concerned to exchange views on bilateral relations, expressing the Chinese government is willing to further promote the friendly and cooperative relations between Chile's wishes.

Given the current situation in Chile's earthquake relief does not rule out the two sides will likely talk to Chile earthquake related issues.

The Chinese side will continue to support the Chilean government and people of earthquake relief efforts in stricken areas will also need to Chile to provide various forms of relief assistance.

With regard to the safety of Chinese citizens in Chile at present we still do not get Chinese citizens in Chile earthquake casualties were reported.

If there are no questions, thank you.

See you soon!

(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website)

Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is launching a nationwide investigation into U.S. homebuilders using Chinese made sheet rock or dry wall in new home construction in 2005 and 2006. The group has numerous concerns about sheet rock made in China including possible healthcare issues, environmental quality and the ability it resell the home, if it is discovered that Chinese made sheet rock poses a health or economic risk to the affected homeowners. While the product has been discovered in Florida, the Homeowners Consumer Center thinks in all likelihood the Chinese made dry wall products were sold nationwide.

According to the Homeowners Consumer Center, "In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina there was a severe shortage of sheet rock throughout the U.S. We lived in New Orleans before, during, and after Katrina, and specifically recall being told there was no sheet rock nationwide, or that it was now selling for triple what it was before."

Homeowners in Florida, or nationwide who purchased a new home between 2005 and 2007 should call the Homeowners Consumer Center, if their home or condominium unit has a sulfur or a rotten egg type smell at 866-714-6466 or contact them via their Web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com.

Background on the Chinese drywall issue:

On January 21, 2009, the South Florida Business Journal reported: "Miami-based homebuilder Lennar Corp. said it has identified about 80 homes in Southwest Florida that are believed to have been built using Chinese drywall. The issue is a concern because the drywall apparently emits chemicals that purportedly cause health concerns. Many homeowners have complained about a sulfur odor. The homes were built in 2005 and 2006, during the real estate boom years. Lennar discovered the drywall issue through routine monitoring of home repair requests. "When we noticed that a number of our homes in Southwest Florida were experiencing problems with air-conditioning systems, we began taking a closer look," the company said in a news release.

At this time the Homeowners Consumer Center's investigation is limited to U.S. homes or condominiums, that were built between 2005 and 2006 in Florida, or in any other State with Chinese sheet rock, dry wall or gypsum board. Any homeowner in Florida or in any other State should contact the Homeowners Consumers Center if they have detected the following issues with their new home:

The homeowner knows that Chinese made sheet rock or dry wall was used in their home.

The home or condominium has a noticeable smell of sulfur or rotten eggs.

If a homeowner in a home built between 2005 & 2007 has developed respiratory issues.

If the homeowner has noticed air conditioning issues, or an odd smell, when the air conditioning, or HVAC is on.

Any homeowner in Florida or any other State with these issues should contact the Homeowners Consumer Center at 866-714-6466, or contact them via their Web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com

According to the Homeowners Consumer Center, "After going through Hurricane Katrina, all someone has to do is mention construction defect, or construction, or building material problem and we are on it. We are also worried Chinese sheet rock may have been used in New Orleans and other Gulf States after Katrina."

Note: The Homeowners Consumer Center would also like to hear from dry wall contractors who have knowledge of national homebuilders using Chinese dry wall or sheet rock type products.

Americas Watchdog created the Homeowners Consumer Center to be the premier homeowner advocacy group in the United States. The Homeowners Consumer Center earlier this year launched a national construction defect initiative for 2009. A homeowner with questions about Chinese made dry wall, or any other construction defect issue, in a newer U.S. home are always welcome to call the Homeowners Consumer Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can visit their Web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com.

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THOMAS MARTIN
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