China's top legislative and political advisory body started its annual sessions, kicking off an important political season that will highlight new missions for the country's goal of a "great modern socialist country".[Special coverage]
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing, March 8, 2018.
As an opportunity for the world to watch China, let's take a look at what overseas media said.
China-U.S. relations
Wang, speaking on the sidelines of an annual meeting of China's parliament, said China and the United States did not have to be rivals, and history showed that trade wars were not the correct way to resolve problems.
China promises 'necessary response' to US tariffs as trade war fears grow - The Guardian
China's foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China would make a necessary response in the event of a trade war with the United States but added that such a war would only harm all sides.
China says it will make necessary response in event of trade war with U.S. - Reuters
Korean Peninsula situation
China's foreign minister Wang Yi called on the United States and North Korea on Thursday (March 8) to have talks as soon as possible and said peace must prevail, amid signs of easing tension over North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
NPC 2018: China calls on U.S. and North Korea to have talks as soon as possible - The StraitsTimes via Reuters, AFP
Belt and Road Initiative
Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of parliament, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Belt and Road was a "sunshine initiative" that was open and for all to benefit from.
China says no 'backroom deals' in new Silk Road initiative - Reuters
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
China says it wants a more active role for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an eight-nation grouping dominated by Beijing and Moscow. Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said Beijing will work with the other members to "take a clearer stance" on major issues and play a more prominent part in regional cooperation and global economic governance.
China pushing to be more active in region, global diplomacy - AP
