China fully respects Middle Eastern countries as masters of their own affairs: FM

(ECNS) -- China fully respects Middle Eastern countries as the masters of their own affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at a press conference on Tuesday. 

"We have no intention to fill a so-called 'vacuum'. And we will not build exclusive circles. In the Middle East, China will be a facilitator for peace and stability. a cooperative partner for development and prosperity, and an enabler for building strength through unity," he said.