China News Service, Beijing, March 8. On March 7, the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign reporters. China's foreign policy and foreign relations once again became the focus of the world.

Foreign media have noticed that, from how to maintain regional peace and stability, to promoting the participation of emerging markets and developing countries in global governance, China has given answers to the world.

At 3:00 p.m. on March 7, the Fifth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference in the press conference hall of the Great Hall of the People, inviting State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on issues related to "China's foreign policy and foreign relations" .

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Global Governance Enters "Asian Time"

  On March 7, Wang Yi said at a press conference that global governance has entered "Asian time", and he expects emerging markets and developing countries to play an active role in global governance, which has attracted the attention of many media around the world.

  The British "Global Herald" issued an article saying that Wang Yi said on the 7th that he will deepen BRICS cooperation, refine the "quality" of BRICS, and polish the "golden signboard" of South-South cooperation, so as to help countries work together to overcome the epidemic and promote the recovery of the world economy. Spread hope and confidence.

  Pakistan's "Daily Times" mentioned in its report that Wang Yi said that China expects emerging markets and developing countries to transform from "followers" in global governance to "co-runners" or even "leaders".

  The newspaper quoted Wang Yi as saying that BRICS is a model for emerging markets and developing countries to achieve self-improvement through unity, and is a key force in advancing global governance.

  Namibia News Agency mentioned that Wang Yi said that China is willing to work with other countries to implement global development initiatives.

"Wang Yi said, 'Sustainable development is good development, and everyone's development is real development'," the news agency said.

  In addition, the Pakistan News Agency also issued an article summarizing the key points of the press conference, paying attention to the highlight statement that "global governance has entered 'Asian time'".

FILE PHOTO: The destroyer USS Kidd receives fuel from a resupply tanker.

The U.S. is playing a geopolitical game

  At the press conference, Wang Yi's answer to the so-called "Indo-Pacific strategy" of the United States also attracted the attention of foreign media.

The Russian Satellite News Agency, Singapore's "The Straits Times", Bloomberg and other media have reported this statement.

  Bloomberg reported that China warned the United States not to try to create a so-called Indo-Pacific version of "NATO."

  Singapore's "The Straits Times" quoted Wang Yi as saying that the real purpose of the "Indo-Pacific strategy" is to try to create an Indo-Pacific version of "NATO".

  The Russian Satellite News Agency mentioned in the report that Wang Yi said that we welcome initiatives that conform to regional realities and meet the needs of all parties;

  The Associated Press also reported that, Wang Yi said that the U.S. is playing the game of geopolitical games in the name of promoting regional cooperation. A shared vision that runs counter to it is doomed to have no future.

China always represents stability and positive energy

  The world is currently facing major changes unseen in a century, and the international situation is turbulent.

Wang Yi said at the press conference that China has always adhered to strengthening solidarity and cooperation under the banner of multilateralism, and joined hands to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

  Wang Yi also said that in the face of a turbulent and changing world, China has always represented stability and positive energy. Pakistan News Agency also emphasized this statement in its report.

Data map: An Indonesian tourism operator is vaccinated against China.

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  The Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency also mentioned Wang Yi's relevant remarks.

Wang Yi said that China has joined hands with Middle East countries to fight the epidemic and promote cooperation in vaccine production and drug research and development, the news agency said.

Accelerating the construction of a free trade area between China and the Gulf countries and launching a comprehensive cooperation agreement between China and Iran has provided a positive boost to the development of the Middle East.

  The news agency also mentioned that Wang Yi said that China has always played a constructive role in the Middle East, and we have never sought any geopolitical self-interest, let alone fill the so-called power vacuum.

  India's New Delhi TV said that the Chinese foreign minister said that the combined population of China and India exceeds 2.8 billion, accounting for one-third of the world.

When China and India achieve stable development and live in harmony, the world will have a solid foundation for peace and prosperity.

  In response to Wang Yi's answer to the question on China-ROK relations, Yonhap News Agency reported that Wang Yi said that facts have proved that China and the ROK are not rivals, but partners with blended interests, complementary advantages and huge potential.

  Indonesia's Antara News Agency reported that Wang Yi also said that this year, Indonesia will host the G20 leaders summit.

China will definitely provide support and assistance to promote the G20 to contribute to the recovery of the world economy.

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