In Denmark, a grand reception on September 29 was attended by around 200 guests.

Chinese Ambassador to Denmark Xie Hangsheng said China highly values its relationship with Denmark and hopes the two sides can enhance their mutually beneficial cooperation.

The ambassador said China is committed to following the path of peaceful development and is ready to join hands with the international community to cope with global challenges and promote world peace, development and prosperity.

The guests there also watched with interest a photo exhibition and a documentary film on the Shanghai Expo.

At a reception in Pyongyang, Liu Hongcai, Chinese ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), congratulated the successful holding of the conference of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and the reelection of Kim Jong-il as the party general secretary.

He said China will steadily cement the friendly and cooperative relationship between China and the DPRK.

Yang Hyong Sop, vice-president of DPRK's Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, said that to steadily consolidate and develop the DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relationship is the consistent stand of the WPK and the DPRK government.

Chinese Ambassador to Sudan Li Chengwen hosted a reception at the Friendship Hall in Khartoum on September 28, which was attended by the representative of the Sudanese president, Minister of Finance and National Economy Ali Mahmoud, Minister of Justice Mohamed Bushara Dousa, Minister of Environment Joseph Malwal and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Halima Hassaballa, among others.

Li commended the progressive Sino-Sudanese relations, saying that China would continue its strong support for Sudan, particularly with regard to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), reached between north and south Sudan, and the Darfur issue.

He urged the Sudanese government partners, the National Congress Party (NCP) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) to solve their outstanding issues through dialogue and understanding.

He also urged the international community to respect Sudan's sovereignty and the will of its people, saying "whatever the results of the south Sudan referendum is, China's relations and cooperation will continue and develop."