Q: What is your comment on the just concluded presidential election in Paraguay?

A: The Chinese people have always cherished friendly sentiments towards the people of Paraguay. We congratulate Mr. Duarte on his election as next president of Paraguay.

China has always attached importance to the development of relations with Paraguay and is willing to establish and develop normal state-to-state relations with Paraguay on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence and one China Principle.

Q: Has China sent diplomatic personnel back to Baghdad?

A: Counselor Li Chen from the Chinese embassy in Jordan and two others went to Baghdad from 2 to 5 May to inspect damage done to the Chinese embassy in Iraq. Now they have safely returned to Jordan.