(ECNS) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference in Beijing on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
"In today's China, we are forging ahead at full speed in building a great country, our national rejuvenation is unstoppable, and our country's international influence is rising steadily," Wang said at the opening remarks.
"As the world's most important force for peace, for stability and for justice, we have full confidence in the future of humanity," Wang added.
Wang said, over the past year, extensive head-of-state diplomacy has pioneered new practices of dialogue and coordination between major countries, built up the new momentum of good neighborliness and friendship, gathered new impetus for the great unity of the Global South, and sounded a new, powerful call for safeguarding peace and justice, which was captured in a number of historic moments.
China-Russia Relations
China-Russia relationship has stood rock-solid against all odds, Wang noted, adding that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era embodies the essence of a new type of international relations. It represents the direction of a new type of major-country relations.
China and Russia are strategically independent, share a high degree of political mutual trust and act in close coordination, Wang said.
He pointed out that working back-to-back lies at the heart of this relationship. And the strong strategic resilience enables it to defy any external instigation or pressure.
Eighty years ago, China and Russia together contributed to the building of the postwar order. Today, 80 years on, China and Russia together will add momentum to the advent of a multipolar world, Wang said.
The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
China's commitment to growing together with the Asia-Pacific is unwavering, and China will translate the goal of building an Asia-Pacific community into action and turn its blueprint into reality, Wang said.
APEC Shenzhen will focus on the three priorities of innovation and openness, cooperation, and, once again, chart the course and rally strengths for Asia-Pacific cooperationat the crossroads, he noted.
He further pointed out that China is ready to promote a restart from APEC Shenzhen toward the goal of an Asia-Pacific community.
The Iran situation
Wang said it is a war that should not have happened-it is a war that does no one any good.
The sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran and all countries in the Gulf region should be respected and must not be violated, he stressed.
Global Governance Initiative
Wang called on more countries to participate in and support the GGI, and to work together to revitalize the UN, defend the UN, and make the UN stronger.
China-U.S. Relations
China and the United States should commit to a spirit of mutual respect, hold the bottom line of peaceful coexistence, and strive for the prospect of win-win cooperation.
The presidents of the two countries have provided important strategic safeguard for the China-U.S. relationship to improve and move forward, and they have brought the relationship back on an even keel after the ups and downs.
The agenda of high-level exchanges is already on the table. What the two sides need to do now is to create a suitable environment, manage the differences that do exist, and remove unnecessary disruptions.
When the two sides treat each other with sincerity and good faith, we will be able to lengthen the list of cooperation, shorten the list of problems, produce results that are satisfactory to both peoples, and achieve consensus that is welcomed by the whole world.
Neighborhood Diplomacy
Neighbors helping neighbors and building an amicable neighborhood is part of Chinese tradition and culture, Wang said.
The underlying character of good-neighborliness and friendship remains unchanged, and the prevailing trend of win-win cooperation remains unchanged, Wang noted.
Serving the People Through Diplomacy
The foreign minister highlighted that serving the people is the abiding mission of the diplomatic work of China, and strengthening the system of safety protection for Chinese nationals and interests overseas is the unremitting pursuit of the Chinese foreign service in the new era.
Wang made the remarks while answering questions from China News Service.
Where there is Chinese flag flying, there are Chinese diplomats on duty; Where there is want or need from Chinese compatriots, there heart-warming care of the Party and the government, he said.
"While you may be facing a world of chaos and turbulence, you have behind you a motherland as firm as a rock," he added.
Global South
Wang said the collective rise of the Global South is the distinct hallmark of the great transformation unfolding in the world.
The Global South is an emerging, positive force for good on the international stage, and should speak up for peace and empower development.
Multilateralism is vital for Global South countries. We must always ensure that world affairs are discussed and handled by all nations, and international rules formulated by all countries.
China-Europe Relations
China-Europe relations draw stability from shared interests and certainty from mutually beneficial partnerships， Wang said. For China-Europe relations to stay steady and sound, it is crucial for Europe to have acorrect perception of China.
"Interdependence is not a risk; intertwined interests are not threats; and openness and cooperation will not harm economic security; but building walls and barriers will only lead to self-isolation.
China is glad to see European friends stepping out of the "small attic" of protectionism and walking into the "fitness club" of the Chinese their market to build their strength and competitiveness, Wang said.
The Question of Palestine
The situation in Gaza tests the very foundation of international justice.
There is only one equitable and widely-recognized solution to the Palestinian question, which is the two-State solution. Any other arrangements or new mechanisms must reinforce, rather than undermine the two-State solution.
Turmoil and war need not be the fate of the Palestinian people. They have a legitimate right to be free from war and to enjoy peace and development.
China will facilitate international efforts to restore justice to the Palestinian people.
A Multipolar World
Diversity is the inherent nature of human society, and multipolarity is what the international landscape should look like.
China will never take the beaten path of seeking hegemony as its strength grows, nor do we subscribe to the logic that the world can be run by major countries. China is committed to pursuing a path of peaceful development.
As for how the international landscape should evolve, China' s proposal is to build an equal and orderly multipolar world.
With more resources and capabilities, major countries should be more generous, shoulder more responsibilities, and set an example of nobserving rules, honoring commitments and upholding international law.
China-LAC Cooperation
The resources of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) belong to the people there, the path of LAC countries should be chosen by their people, and the choice of friends is a decision for LAC countries alone, Wang said.
China-LAC cooperation is about the mutual help and support between Global South countries. China always respects Latin American people and commits to equal treatment and mutual benefit with LAC countries.
Cooperation between China and LAC countries does not target any third party and should not be subject to interference by any third party.
Diplomatic Service for Chinese Modernization
The 15th Five-Year Plan offers a new blueprint for China's development and a new vision of win-win cooperation with the rest of the world, Wang said.
China will continue to be an enabler of high-standard opening up, expand the fast track for people-to-people exchanges, and open new windows of connectivity.
The country will both make it more convenient and comfortable for foreigners to travel and live in China, and make it safer and smoother for Chinese citizens to travel abroad.
China-Africa Relations
For many years, China's foreign minister has kicked off the year with a visit to Africa, a diplomatic tradition that has been honored rain or shine. This consistency reflects the spirit and commitment of China's diplomacy.
China is removing tariffs completely to boost trade, multiply benefits for the people, and help Africa access the enormous opportunities of the Chinese market.
Universally Beneficial andInclusive Economic Globalization
Erecting tariff barriers and pushing economic and technological decoupling is no different from using kindling to put out a fire -- you will only get burned.
The goal of promoting an economic globalization that is universally beneficial and inclusive is to make the pie of economic globalization bigger and, more importantly, divide it more fairly. The principle is to leave no country behind and halt the widening wealth gap.
A country's greatness lies in serving the greater good. China will not only act as "the world's factory" but also "the world's market."
China-Japan Relations
The future of China-Japan relations hinges on Japan's choice, Wang said.
"Since Taiwan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, why is Japan entitled to invoke self-defense?" he asked.
He noted that the Tokyo Trials, a litmus test of humanity' sconscience, delivered historical justice.
"We hope the Japanese people will keep their eyes wide open and never allow anyone foolish enough to tread the same disastrous path today," he stressed. A strong China with 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse history's verdict on aggression.
South China Sea Issue
Peace, cooperation and friendship should be the new narrative of the South China Sea, Wang said, adding that making waves wins no hearts and fomenting trouble finds no takers.
Consultation on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) has reached crunch time. Together with the parties, China has the confidence and the resolve to provide the practical and effective golden rules as soon as possible.
China hopes the Philippines will resist the pull of self-interest and fulfill itsresponsibility.
China-India Relations
Mutual trust and cooperation are beneficial to the development of China and India, while division and confrontation are detrimental to the rejuvenation of Asia.
China and India must maintain the correct strategic perception, uphold good-neighborliness and friendship, and focus on development, which is the biggest common denominator of the two countries, so that together we can make BRICS cooperation more substantive and bring new hope to the Global South.
Taiwan Question
Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times. It never was, is not, and never will be a country, Wang said.
Taiwan was recovered by China over 80 years ago. "We will never allow any individual or force to separate it from China again," he noted.
He further pointed out that the more the international community stands against "Taiwan independence" and upholds the one-China principle, the more assured peace and stability will be across the Taiwan Strait.
The one-China principle has overwhelming support in the international community. Opposing "Taiwan independence" and promoting China's reunification is the trend of the times, and meets the expectations of the international community.
Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing the complete reunification of our motherland is a historic process that cannot be stopped. Those who support it are on the right side of history; those who defy it shall perish, Wang said.
A Community with a Shared Future for Humanity
Throughout history, even in the darkest times, there have always been those who never stopped chasing ideals and light.
Alone, one is helpless; united, we can have great strength.
The enemies of humanity are war, poverty, hunger, and injustice. We cannot defeat them by fighting alone, Wang said.
Building a community with a shared future for humanity is both a beautiful vision and a historic process. It requires the united efforts of many generations.
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