China appreciates the
"cordiality" of Pope Francis in voicing a desire to visit
Beijing and is "open to exchanges with the Vatican", Foreign
Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang said Thursday.
Geng said communication between the two sides remains "good".
He said "we are happy that progress has been made in the
improvement of relations.
"China is sincere and open in promoting bilateral ties," Geng
added.
He was answering a question as to whether the pope would be
given an invitation to China.
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