[Explanation] On December 25, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, State Councilor and Foreign Minister, attended the 2022 Symposium on the International Situation and China's Diplomacy in video form and delivered a speech.
[Explanation] Wang Yi said that China's diplomacy in 2022 will face difficulties and move forward with courage.
Carrying out major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in an all-round way has made new contributions to maintaining world peace and promoting common development.
[Concurrent] Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
First, the climax of the head of state's diplomacy has continued.
In summary, it is "one major home field, two major initiatives, and three major visits".
Forged three peaks of the head of state's diplomacy throughout the year.
The second is to oppose camp confrontation and zero-sum games, and maintain the strategic stability of major power relations.
To promote the exploration of the right way for China and the United States to get along with each other, we have deepened good-neighborly and friendly cooperation with Russia, made comprehensive strategic coordination more mature and tenacious, and are committed to the healthy development of China-EU relations.
The third is to pursue open regionalism and jointly build a stable and prosperous Asian homeland.
The fourth is to carry out solidarity and cooperation based on sincerity, unity and sincerity, and bring together the joint strength of developing countries for self-improvement.
Fifth, constructively participate in responding to global challenges and demonstrate the responsibility of a major country.
The sixth is to defy power and bullying, and resolutely defend the core interests of the country.
We will resolutely fight and take countermeasures against U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Pelosi's insistence on visiting the Taiwan region of China in disregard of China's solemn warning.
A powerful blow to the arrogance of anti-China elements in the United States and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
The international community's adherence to the one-China pattern has become more consolidated.
Targeting a small number of countries to concoct Xinjiang-related, human rights and other issues to slander and smear, they have repeatedly defeated the plots of the United States and the West on the United Nations platform, forming a strong momentum of hundreds of countries to support China's legitimate position.
We interpret the successful practice of people's democracy in the whole process of China and protect the true democratic spirit.
The seventh is to take a new step in opening up and cooperation, providing important opportunities for global economic recovery.
150 countries and 32 international organizations form the "Belt and Road" family, which also creates a new engine to promote the development of various countries.
The eighth is to practice the concept of diplomacy for the people, and work hard and emotionally to safeguard the interests of overseas compatriots.
When the situation in Ukraine changed suddenly, more than 5,200 Chinese citizens were safely transferred amidst the raging war.
We have properly responded to a series of emergencies in the world, and we have used practical actions to tell every compatriot overseas that even if you have to go back thousands of miles, the motherland will definitely take you home when you are in danger.
[Explanation] Wang Yi emphasized that the most fundamental political guarantee for China's diplomacy to cut through the waves amid the changing situation and move forward courageously in the chaotic situation is that General Secretary Xi Jinping is at the helm and leading the way, making correct strategic judgments and decision-making deployments at every key node; The important theoretical achievement is the creation of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, which provides an action guide for diplomacy in the new era; the most valuable practical experience is to open up a new path of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, demonstrating the mission of major-country diplomacy.
[Explanation] Wang Yi said that in 2023, we will fully implement the guidelines established at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and create a new pattern of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
[Concurrent] Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
First, better serve and guarantee the diplomacy of the head of state and the work of the Central Committee.
Second, we need to make overall plans to expand the all-round diplomatic layout.
Deepen Sino-Russian strategic mutual trust and mutual trust cooperation, consolidate the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, strive for the calibration of Sino-US relations and return to the right course, promote the stability and long-term development of Sino-European relations, deepen the friendly mutual trust and integration of interests with neighboring countries, and strengthen cooperation with developing countries. National unity and cooperation.
Third, we must continue to converge on the greatest common denominator of global governance.
Fourth, we must actively serve the country's high-quality development and opening up.
Fifth, we must continue to build a strong line of defense to defend national interests.
Resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, carry out a resolute struggle against all forces that attempt to delay or even block the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and firmly grasp the strategic initiative of our country's development and security.
Sixth, efforts must be made to enhance international communication capabilities and discourse power.
[Explanation] The 2022 Symposium on International Situation and China's Diplomacy is jointly organized by the China Institute of International Studies and the China Foundation for International Studies.
Responsible editor: [Tian Boqun]