A news conference on the country's foreign policy and diplomatic relations is held at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 7, 2024. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]
FM calls for stronger UN
The role of the United Nations should be strengthened, not weakened, and the status of the UN must be upheld, not replaced. Beijing upholds that there is only one set of rules, that is the basic norm of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. (Read more)
BRI an 'opportunity for all'
Wang Yi reaffirmed China's pledge to make the Belt and Road Initiative "a lasting opportunity shared by all," saying that the nation will continue to promote physical, institutional and people-to-people connectivity. (Read more)
On prosperity of the Global South
The Global South is no longer the "silent majority", but a key force for reforming the international order, and China will always act as a crucial force for development and prosperity of the Global South. (Read more)
On consular service
China handled more than 80,000 cases with strengthened consular protection efforts, issued over 6,000 alerts and evacuated thousands of Chinese citizens from Sudan, Palestine, Israel and other places over the past year. (Read more)
China story is of benefiting the world
The most far-reaching part of China's stories is that the country has grown stronger and brought benefits to the world as it takes determined steps to reform and opening-up. China's stories are stories of common progress of China and the rest of the world. (Read more)
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
