国内英语新闻:China's top political advisor meets foreign leaders at eco forum

GUIYANG, July 8 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng on Friday met with foreign leaders at the Eco Forum Global Annual Conference 2016 in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

The leaders included Papua New Guinea's (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, President of the National Council of Switzerland Christa Markwalder and Deputy President of Kenya William Ruto.

The forum runs from Friday to Sunday.

When meeting with O'Neill, Yu said China appreciates PNG's firm support to China on the Taiwan and South China Sea issues.

Yu said China is willing to cooperate with PNG in tourism and energy resources.

O'Neill reaffirmed PNG's adherence to the one-China policy and appreciates China's leadership in coping with climate change.

PNG supports China's position on the South China Sea issue and opposes interference by outside forces on this issue, said O' Neill.

When meeting with Markwalder, Yu called on the two sides to implement the consensus on developing relations and push for outcomes of China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership.

The National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is willing to enhance exchanges with the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, said Yu, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee.

Markwalder said Switzerland has advantages in science and technology and is willing to work with China in this aspect.

While meeting with Ruto, Yu said China has listed Kenya as pilot country of China-Africa industrial capacity cooperation and is ready to work with Kenya to build a new pattern of mutually beneficial cooperation.

Yu expressed admiration for Kenya's achievements in wildlife protection and conservation, saying China is willing to enhance cooperation with Kenya in this area.

Ruto said Kenya supports China's stance on the South China Sea issue.

Bilateral win-win cooperation has not only boosted Kenya's development, but also benefited neighboring countries, he said, hoping that businesses of both nations would continue to expand areas of cooperation.

The Eco Forum Global is an independent international organization committed to improving the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders in the shaping of global, regional and industry agendas.