Xi congratulates Iraq's Masoum on election as president
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Fuad Masoum on his election as president of Iraq, saying he is willing to join hands with the president-elect to advance ties between China and Iraq.
China supports Iraq to maintain sovereignty, calls for inclusive govt: envoy
The Chinese Middle East envoy said in Baghdad on Monday that China will firmly stand with the Iraqis in its efforts to preserve sovereignty, independence and combat terrorism.
Chinese in Iraq are in relatively safe regions: ambassador
Most of the more than 10,000 Chinese nationals are now in relatively safe and secure regions despite clashes between the Iraqi government troops and advancing Sunni militants, the Chinese ambassador said Monday.
China coordinating with Iraq on worker evacuation
China has been in close contact with Iraq on the evacuation of workers amid growing sectarian violence in the Arab country, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday.
China pledges support to Iraq
China on Thursday expressed concern on the deterioration of the security situation in Iraq and called for support for Iraq's reconstruction and anti-terrorism efforts.
China urges release of hostages in Iraq
China on Thursday strongly condemned Wednesday's attack in Mosul, Iraq and urged the militants to unconditionally release hostages.