China, Myanmar to boost cooperation

BEIJING - Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that Beijing wanted to promote comprehensive, stable and lasting relations with Myanmar.

Peaceful coexistence has been the cornerstone of China’s diplomacy and the two countries should promote projects to boost trade, Xi said during a meeting here with Myanmar’s visiting state peace and development council vice chairman Maung Aye.

Maung thanked China for its help to mitigate the devastating cyclone that hit the country last year.

He said Myanmar supports China’s stand on the Taiwan and Tibet issues.