Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, answers questions about the country's foreign policy and diplomatic relations at a press conference on Thursday during the the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
Here are some highlights:
On major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics
China will maintain stable relations with major powers, join hands with its neighboring countries for progress, and strive for revitalization with the Global South. (Read more)
On China-Russia ties
China and Russia have forged a new paradigm of major country relations that differs from the obsolete Cold War approach, and strive for lasting good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation on the basis of non-alliance, non-confrontation and are not targeting any third party. (Read more)
On community with shared future for mankind
Building a community with a shared future for mankind has developed from a conceptual proposition to a scientific system, from a Chinese initiative to an international consensus, and from a promising vision to practical outcomes. (Read more)
US must be rational about China
Beijing urges Washington "to be clear-eyed about the trend of the times, view China's development objectively and rationally, engage in exchanges with China proactively and pragmatically, and act to fulfill its commitments". (Read more)
On global governance
China is ready to collaborate with other countries to make global governance more just and equitable. Wang advocated for an equal and orderly multi-polar world and inclusive economic globalization that benefits all. (Read more)
Palestine-Israel conflict a tragedy, disgrace
It's "a tragedy for humanity and a disgrace for civilization" that the humanitarian disaster caused by the Palestine-Israel conflict fails to end, Wang Yi said, urging the international community to act for an immediate ceasefire. (Read more)
On hotspot issues
China has found the Chinese way to address hotspot issues featuring commitments to non-interference in internal affairs, to political settlement, to objectivity and impartiality, and a commitment to addressing both symptoms and root causes. (Read more)
On China-EU relations
China and the European Union should be characterized as partners with cooperation being the defining feature, autonomy being the key value and win-win outcomes being the future of the relationship. (Read more)
Peaceful reunification with Taiwan
"Our policy is quite clear — we will continue to strive for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity. Our bottom line is also quite clear — we will never allow Taiwan to be separated from the motherland." (Read more)
On neighborhood diplomacy
The five principles, though born in Asia, have transcended differences in social systems and ideology and are contributing the wisdom of the East in handling state-to-state relations. (Read more)
On Ukraine crisis
China supports holding an international peace conference that is recognized by both Russia and Ukraine in due course. The conference should ensure the participation of all parties and fair discussions on all peace plans. (Read more)
Visa-free policy for six countries
China will grant a visa-free policy to Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg on a trial basis starting on March 14. Beijing also hopes that more countries will offer Chinese citizens visa facilitation. (Read more)
On South China Sea
Differences regarding the South China Sea should be properly managed and resolved through dialogue and consultation between states directly involved, while peace at sea should be jointly upheld by China and ASEAN members, Wang Yi said. (Read more)
On AI barriers
Wang Yi warned against practices of "building a small yard with high fence" in artificial intelligence, saying that doing so would be a new historic mistake that hinders the technological development of various nations. (Read more)
FM reiterates support to Africa
China will continue to support Africa in its self-driven development and faster modernization, and hopes that all sides will pay more attention to, and increase input for Africa's development, as China has done, Wang Yi said. (Read more)
On Korean Peninsula
Anyone undermining peace and stability will pay a heavy price. Anyone trying to use the Korean Peninsula issue to revive the retrogressive Cold War confrontation will be held accountable by history. (Read more)
FM calls for stronger UN
The role of the United Nations should be strengthened, not weakened, and the status of the UN must be upheld, not replaced. Beijing upholds that there is only one set of rules, that is the basic norm of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. (Read more)
BRI an 'opportunity for all'
Wang Yi reaffirmed China's pledge to make the Belt and Road Initiative "a lasting opportunity shared by all," saying that the nation will continue to promote physical, institutional and people-to-people connectivity. (Read more)
On prosperity of the Global South
The Global South is no longer the "silent majority", but a key force for reforming the international order, and China will always act as a crucial force for development and prosperity of the Global South. (Read more)
On consular service
China handled more than 80,000 cases with strengthened consular protection efforts, issued over 6,000 alerts and evacuated thousands of Chinese citizens from Sudan, Palestine, Israel and other places over the past year. (Read more)
China story is of benefiting the world
The most far-reaching part of China's stories is that the country has grown stronger and brought benefits to the world as it takes determined steps to reform and opening-up. China's stories are stories of common progress of China and the rest of the world. (Read more)
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