Highlights of foreign minister's news conference

China-Russia relations

The China-Russia relationship has stood rock solid against all odds. China and Russia are strategically independent, share a high degree of political mutual trust and act in close coordination.

Working back-to-back lies at the heart of this relationship, and the strong strategic resilience enables it to defy any external instigation or pressure.

The Iran situation

Force provides no solution and armed conflict will only increase hatred and breed new crises. Might does not make right. Civilians should not be victimized.

The people in the Middle East are the true masters of this region. Middle Eastern affairs should be determined by regional countries independently. Plotting color revolution or seeking regime change will not find popular support.

Global Governance Initiative

Without the United Nations, the world would be worse. Creating parallel structures outside the UN or, worse still, putting together various exclusive blocs and circles is unpopular and unsustainable.

China calls on more countries to participate in and support the GGI, and to work together to revitalize the UN, defend the UN, and make the UN stronger.

Neighborhood diplomacy

Neighbors helping neighbors and building an amicable neighborhood is part of Chinese tradition and culture. The underlying character of good neighborliness and friendship remains unchanged, and the prevailing trend of win-win cooperation remains unchanged.

China is always an anchor for regional security, an engine for development and prosperity, and a champion of the shared values of Asian countries.

Global South

The Global South is an emerging, positive force for good on the international stage.

Multilateralism is vital for Global South countries. We must always ensure that world affairs are discussed and handled by all nations, and international rules are formulated by all countries. China's heart is with the Global South; China's root is in the Global South.

Relations with Europe

Interdependence is not a risk; intertwined interests are not threats; and openness and cooperation will not weaken economic security. But building walls and barriers will only lead to self-isolation.

We are glad to see European friends stepping out of the "small attic" of protectionism and walking into the "fitness club" of the Chinese market to build their strength and competitiveness.

The question of Palestine

There is only one equitable and widely recognized solution to the Palestinian question, which is the two-state solution.

Turmoil and war should not be the fate of the Palestinian people. They have a legitimate right to be free from war and to enjoy peace and development.

Cooperation with LAC

The resources of Latin America and the Caribbean belong to the people there. The path of LAC countries should be chosen by their people, and the choice of friends is a decision for LAC countries alone.

Cooperation between China and LAC countries does not target any third party and should not be subject to interference by any third party.

Africa ties

It's no exaggeration to say that China-Africa friendship has been passed down from generation to generation, forged heart to heart, and built with sweat and blood.

We are removing tariffs completely to boost trade, multiply benefits for the people, and help Africa access the enormous opportunities of the Chinese market.

Economic globalization

Erecting tariff barriers and pushing economic and technological decoupling is no different from using kindling to put out a fire — you will only get burned.

A country's greatness lies in serving the greater good. China will not only act as "the world's factory" but also as "the world's market".

Links with Japan

The future of China-Japan relations hinges on Japan's choice. Since Taiwan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, why is Japan entitled to invoke self-defense? We hope the Japanese people will keep their eyes wide open and never allow anyone foolish enough to tread the same disastrous path today.

A strong China with 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse history's verdict on aggression.

South China Sea issue

Consultation on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea has reached crunch time. Together with relevant parties, China has the confidence and the resolve to provide the practical and effective golden rules as soon as possible. We also hope that the Philippines will resist the pull of self-interest and fulfill its responsibility.

India relations

China and India must maintain the correct strategic perception, uphold good-neighborliness and friendship, and focus on development, so that together we can make BRICS cooperation more substantive and bring new hope to the Global South.

Taiwan question

Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times. It never was, is not, and never will be a country. The more the international community stands against "Taiwan independence" and upholds the one-China principle, the more assured peace and stability will be across the Taiwan Strait.