China will never seek hegemony, expansion, sphere of influence: Xi

Xinhua | Updated: 2021-04-20 10:49

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President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2021, on April 20, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

BEIJING -- China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence no matter how strong it may grow, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.

Nor will China ever engage in an arms race, Xi added.

Xi made the remarks while delivering a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021.

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