China to play bigger international role: Chinese Blue book

China will play a bigger role in international affairs following recent successes of two major summits and its proposal to boost Asian infrastructure, a state-run think-tank said today.

Germany, France seek unity on Europe

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France will produce joint proposals on improving economic coordination in the European Union this spring, the countries' leaders said Tuesday, downplaying recent differences as they marked the 50th anniversary of a landmark reconciliation accord.