Young Chinese have an important role in making China's voice heard loud: FM

(ECNS) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang answered questions about China's voice in the World at a press conference on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

The following is the excerpt.  

China is moving closer to the center of the world stage. We make trending topics and find ourselves in the spotlight more often. But we don't have enough microphones, and our voice is not loud enough. Some are still hogging the microphones, and there are quite many noises and jarring notes about China.

When it comes to making China's voice heard loud and clear, young Chinese have an important role to play.

Be confident. I hope that young people will foster greater ambition, grit and determination through practice. I hope you will look the world in the eye and have dialogue with the world on an equal footing to share your unique perspectives, make your voices heard and tell the world who you are

Be enterprising. While western modernization is the prelude to the modernization of humanity,the development and progress of developing countries including China is a symphony. Young Chinese can compose the most exciting and beautiful part of this symphony with your relentless pursuit of dreams.

Be open-minded. You need to cultivate a global vision and draw on others’ strengths through exchange and mutual learning. You need to see the world with your own eyes and tell the world about China in your own words.