"If all these instances are clearly investigated, much more truth will come into light," Jiang said.

She suggested those proposers recheck their stances when similar cases like the Lhasa violence occurred in other countries.

"Illegal unrests and violent riots have also happened in some cities of Europe and the United States. How did those countries handle the cases? What were other countries' responses? And why have they taken a different attitude towards the Chinese government?" Jiang said.

FM to visit Japan

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will visit Japan from April 17 to 20 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Masahiko Komura, Jiang announced.

They will exchange views on the coming visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Japan, China-Japan relations and issues of common concern, Jiang said.

Thai FM to visit China

Thailand's Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Yang, Jiang announced.

(Xinhua News Agency April 11, 2008)