31.   In Beijing, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry denied any tension over the issue, saying the situation in the South China Sea region was stable.

32.   In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Cui Tiankai starchily reminded Britain Thursday of the need for punctuality.

33.   In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Cui Tiankai said China had not eased up on illegal immigration.

34.   In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Cui Tiankai said Chinese officials there were investigating the case.

35.   In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue also urged an easing of tensions.

36.   In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Cui Tiankai said Chinese officials were investigating the case.

37.   A Chinese foreign ministry delegation will visit South Korea this week to talk about conclusion of a fisheries agreement and North Korean escapees in China, officials said Sunday.

38.   A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman on Friday vigorously refuted the findings.

39.   A Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman also said the incident had been resolved.

40.   A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Beijing believed that rival Cambodian factions should continue to work towards national reconciliation under the leadership of King Norodom Sihanouk.