Foreign media pay attention to the foreign minister’s press conference: China demonstrates its thinking and actions to promote stability and peace

　　China News Service, March 9. On March 7, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the press conference of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress and responded to many hot issues such as China's foreign policy and external relations. Overseas mainstream media paid close attention to the press conference.

Some media pointed out that this press conference will give the world a better understanding of China’s foreign policy vision and reflect China’s thinking and actions under the current international situation.

A window into China’s foreign policy vision

　　The press conference on March 7 received great attention from foreign media. Many international mainstream media such as Reuters, the Associated Press and the Russian Satellite News Agency immediately reported on the press conference at large lengths.

　　"In order to have a good seat when covering the press conference, reporters from many international media arrived at the venue early." The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) wrote.

　　CNN reported that journalists from all over the world can learn about China’s foreign policy vision through this press conference.

　　Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" pointed out that Wang Yi elaborated on the direction of China's foreign policy.

The media noted that when Wang Yi answered the first question, he emphasized that China will be more confident and independent, forge the character of China's diplomacy, uphold fairness and justice, and illuminate the character of China's diplomacy.

　　The British "Guardian" reported in a report that Wang Yi emphasized at this press conference that the "global South" is no longer the "silent majority."

China has been, is and will be a staunch member of the "Global South".

The media said this shows that China's foreign policy is increasingly paying attention to the importance of the "global South."

"Demonstrating a constructive policy tone"

　　Reuters noted that Wang Yi said when talking about China-U.S. relations: "The U.S.'s misperception of China continues, and its commitments have not been truly fulfilled. The means to suppress China are constantly being updated, and the list of unilateral sanctions It continues to be extended, and the crime has been inflicted to an unbelievable extent."

　　The Associated Press also focused on Wang Yi's discussion of Sino-US relations and quoted Wang Yi's statement: "The challenge facing the United States lies with itself, not with China. If you focus on suppressing China, you will eventually harm yourself."

　　Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" quoted analysts as reporting that Wang Yi had achieved a balance between firm policy expressions and relatively moderate speech delivery, demonstrating a constructive policy tone, and pointed out that this tone reflects the current international situation. , China’s thinking and actions on how to promote stability and peace.

　　On the other hand, media including The Guardian, CNN and Lianhe Zaobao all pointed out that Wang Yi spoke highly of China-Russia relations.

　　At the press conference that day, a reporter from the Russian Sputnik News Agency asked Wang Yi: "This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China. Over the years, bilateral relations have reached an unprecedented level of development. In your opinion, the current conditions for the global transformation of international relations How can we most effectively tap the potential of Russia-China cooperation?”

　　Regarding China-Russia relations, Wang Yi said that China and Russia have created a new paradigm of major-country relations that is completely different from the old Cold War era. On the basis of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and non-targeting of third parties, China and Russia will adhere to permanent good-neighborly friendship and deepen comprehensive strategies. cooperation.

　　Tass News Agency noted that Wang Yi said that China-Russia relations will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2024. The two sides will also jointly host the China-Russia Cultural Year, and the relations between the two countries will face new development opportunities.

China and Russia will strengthen international multilateral collaboration, practice true multilateralism, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, and maintain regional and global security and stability.

　　The BBC also paid attention to Wang Yi's remarks on China-EU relations. The report pointed out that when answering a question from a reporter from the Spanish EFE news agency (EFE) about China-EU relations, Wang Yi emphasized the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation between China and EU countries and mentioned Wang Yi. Yi announced that China will pilot a visa-free policy for six countries: Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg.

　　On the 8th, Russian Sputnik quoted Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto as saying, “(Visa exemption) is good news for Hungarian tourists and businessmen traveling to China.”

China’s attitude is crucial in promoting peace and talks

　　At the press conference that day, Wang Yi also talked about the regional situation.

　　The U.S. Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) noted China’s position on promoting peace and talks on the Ukraine crisis, and quoted Wang Yi as saying: “On the Ukrainian issue, China has always upheld an objective and fair stance and insisted on promoting peace and talks. "

　　The Associated Press also mentioned Wang Yi's statement on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: "We support Palestine becoming a full member of the United Nations and call on individual Security Council members to stop erecting obstacles to this."

　　The Indian media "The Hindu" also paid attention to Wang Yi's stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and pointed out that since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7, 2023, China has been calling for a ceasefire.

　　The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) noted that Wang Yi expressed the need to "promote China-Japan-ROK cooperation to become deeper and more substantial" regarding the relations between China, Japan and South Korea.

　　Yonhap News Agency also paid attention to the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It reported that Wang Yi first pointed out when talking about the situation on the Korean Peninsula at the press conference: "The current situation on the peninsula is becoming increasingly tense, which is something China does not want to see." (End)