CANBERRA, Australia, Sha'ban 20, 1433, Jul 10, 2012, SPA - A senior Chinese official has called for closer defense and economic ties with Australia, according to a report of the Associated Press. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai made these remarks on Tuesday after attending annual talks on human rights in the Australian capital of Canberra. Cui told reporters that China and Australia should guard against a resurgence of a Cold War mentality. --SPA 12:16 LOCAL TIME 09:16 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1014438