Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China's foreign policies and foreign relations on the sidelines of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2018. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press Thursday morning on the sidelines of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.[Special coverage]
Wang is expected to brief journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policies and answer questions on a wide range of diplomatic issues.
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Xi spearheads head-of-state diplomacy as chief architect: FM
President Xi Jinping has been the chief architect of China's major-country diplomacy, personally involved in planning and conducting "brilliant" head-of-state diplomacy, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
China a strong advocate of trade liberalization: FM
China has been a strong advocate of trade liberalization and a key player in Asia-Pacific cooperation and economic integration, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
Inciting bloc confrontation will find no market: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that stoking a new Cold War is out of sync with the times and inciting bloc confrontation will find no market.
Chinese FM calls for mutual trust with India
Foreign Minister Wang Yi Thursday called mutual trust "an issue that needs to be addressed urgently" between China and India.
Inciting bloc confrontation will find no market: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that stoking a new Cold War is out of sync with the times and inciting bloc confrontation will find no market.
China welcomes Africa to board its 'fast train of development'
"As we work together for a community with a shared future for humanity, African brothers and sisters are welcome to get on board China's fast train of development," Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
Belt and Road Initiative follows int'l rules, market principles: FM
The Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) is a global public good that follows international rules, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
It is an international cooperation platform that follows market principles, Wang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress.
Japan urged to see China as partner, not threat
China is willing to work with Japan to restore the relationship to healthy and steady growth, as long as Japan "does not prevaricate, flip-flop or backpedal and instead accepts and welcomes China's development," Wang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing session of the National People's Congress.
China to upgrade strategic partnership with ASEAN: FM
China will continue to put the cooperation with ASEAN high on its agenda of international cooperation this year, Wang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
China committed to South China Sea peace, stability: FM
"China's position is firm and consistent," Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
China follows a responsible approach to the South China Sea issue, taking into account interests of the Chinese people, historical facts, regional peace and the international rule of law, he said.
Time for 'China threat theory' laid to rest: FM
Those who do not have bias or practice double standards will see in China not a threat, but plenty of opportunities, Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the national legislature's annual session.
"As China grows, the 'China collapse theory' has collapsed and become an international laughing stock. Meanwhile, the 'China threat theory' with its various sensational versions is losing market," he said.
China to promote Xiongan New Area to world: FM
China will promote the Xiongan New Area to the world this year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
Chinese foreign minister highlights China's four major events in 2018
First, Boao Forum for Asia annual conference will take place in Hainan this April, and focus on reform and opening-up.
Second, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will take place in Qingdao this June, and focus on revitalizing the Shanghai Spirit.
Third, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit will take place in Beijing this September, and focus on the Belt and Road Initiative.
Fourth, the First China International Import Expo will take place in Shanghai this November, and focus on further market opening.
Sky is limit for China-Russia cooperation: Chinese FM
Sky is the limit for China-Russia cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday, voicing strong confidence in bilateral relationship.
China urges U.S., DPRK to conduct dialogue as soon as possible
China urges the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to make contact and conduct dialogue as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday in Beijing at a press briefing.
China has no need or intention to displace U.S.: Chinese FM
China itself has a long way to go to realize modernization and it has no need or intention to displace the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
China takes three-point approach to help settle regional flashpoints: FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that China takes a peaceful, justifiable and constructive approach to help settle regional flashpoints.
Chinese foreign minister expresses greetings to women
At a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, Wang extended greetings to women including female journalists present and expressed gratitude to Chinese and foreign journalists for their support of China's diplomacy.
