Other highlights of foreign minister’s news conference
China-Russia ties
China and Russia have forged a new paradigm of major-country relations that differs entirely from the obsolete Cold War approach. On the basis of non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, China and Russia strive for lasting goodneighborliness and friendship, and seek to deepen their comprehensive strategic coordination.
Community with a shared future
Building a community with a shared future for mankind has developed from a conceptual proposition to a scientific system, from a Chinese initiative to an international consensus, and from a promising vision to practical outcomes showing strong vitality.
Global governance
Certain, or a few, powers should not monopolize international affairs. Countries should not be categorized according to their “strengths”. Those with the bigger fist should not have the final say. And it is definitely unacceptable that certain countries must be at the table while some others can only be on the menu.
China-EU ties
As long as China and Europe engage in mutually beneficial cooperation, no attempt to create bloc confrontation will succeed; as long as China and Europe stay committed to openness and win-win cooperation, deglobalization will not prevail.
Taiwan question
There will be a family photo of the whole international community in which all members uphold the oneChina principle. It is only a matter of time. Whoever on the island seeks “Taiwan independence” will be held accountable by history. Whoever in the world connives for and supports “Taiwan independence” will get burned for playing with fire and taste the bitter fruit of their own doing.
Neighborhood diplomacy
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the initiation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. Originating in Asia, these principles transcend social systems and ideological differences, becoming fundamental norms of international relations and basic principles of international law, contributing Oriental wisdom to the proper handling of state-to-state relations.
Chinese modernization
China remains strong as an engine for growth. Spreading pessimistic views about China will end up harming oneself, and misjudging China will result in missed opportunities.
Visa-free policy
China will adopt a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis, starting March 14. We hope more countries will also offer Chinese citizens visa facilitation and work with us to build fast-track networks for cross-border travels, and encourage speedy resumption of international passenger flights.
South China Sea
Abusing our good faith should not be allowed, distorting maritime laws cannot be accepted. In the face of deliberate infringements, we will take justified actions to defend our rights in accordance with the law. In the face of unwarranted provocation, we will respond with prompt and legitimate countermeasures.
Artificial intelligence
Attempts to create a “small yard with high fence” in AI development will result in mistakes with historic consequences. Such attempts cannot block other countries’ technological development. They will only fragment international industrial and supply chains, and undercut humanity’s ability to tackle risks and challenges.
China-Africa ties
China will continue to stand firmly with our African brothers and support an Africa that is truly independent in thinking and ideas. China will assist Africa in building capacity for self-driven development and support faster modernization in Africa.
Role of United Nations
China always believes that there is only one system in the world and that is the international system with the UN at its core. There is only one order that is the international order underpinned by international law, and there is only one set of rules that is the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Belt and Road
The type of modernization China pursues is not one that benefits China alone. We hope that high-quality Belt and Road cooperation will serve as an engine of the common development of all countries and an accelerator for the modernization of the whole world.
Global South
China was, is, and will be, a steadfast member of the Global South. We go through thick and thin, and head toward a shared future together with countries of the Global South, and we are always a crucial force for the development and prosperity of the Global South.
Telling China’s stories
More foreign friends are welcome to join us in telling the stories of an energetic, bustling China and of China working hand in hand with other countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.