Afghan president seeks Chinese investment

BEIJING, Oct 28 (AP): Afghanistan's new president is visiting Beijing to seek Chinese help in rebuilding his country and boosting regional stability.
Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday and also plans to urge potential investors to help bankroll Afghanistan's development, especially its mining industry.
 A Chinese state company has already signed a $3 billion deal to develop a 5 million-ton copper deposit at Mes Aynak, near Kabul, but pulled its workers out last year after they came under Taliban fire.
 In opening remarks, Xi assured Ghani Ahmadzai of China's friendship and support but mentioned no details.
 Ghani Ahmadzai told Xi that Afghanistan's development goals are closely aligned with China's vision of regional cross-border economic development.
The trip is Ghani Ahmadzai's first state visit abroad since taking office last month.
Another report adds: China's ruling Communist Party says it will introduce a series of measures to improve the country's legal system but will also strengthen the party's leadership position through the use of law.
 The party on Tuesday released its full guidelines on how to govern the country in accordance with law, following the conclusion of a four-day meeting last week of its 205-member Central Committee. It had released a brief summary last Thursday.