Wang Yi speaks on China's foreign policy and external relations

On China-US relations

Wang said it is normal for China and the US, two countries with different social systems, to have differences and disagreements. "What matters most is to manage them effectively through candid communication to prevent strategic miscalculation and avoid conflict and confrontation."

Wang said China hopes the US can remove its unreasonable restriction on bilateral cooperation as soon as possible, and refrain from artificially creating new ones.

"We are willing to work with the US and set China-US relations on a new path of healthy and steady development," he said. (Read more)

On Taiwan question

The two sides of the Taiwan Strait must be and will surely be reunified, which is the trend of history and the collective will of the entire Chinese nation, Wang said, adding the one-China principle is the political foundation of the China-US relationship, a red line that should not be crossed.

On the Taiwan question, there is no room for compromise or concession from the Chinese government, he said.

"We would hope to see a clear departure from the previous administration's dangerous practice of 'pushing the red line' and 'playing with fire', and we hope that the Taiwan question will be handled prudently and properly," Wang said. (Read more)

China stresses UN's core status

The UN is not a club for big or rich countries. All countries enjoy equal sovereignty and no country is in a position to dictate international affairs, Wang said.

He also urged efforts to enhance the representativeness and say of developing countries in the UN to better reflect the common aspiration of most countries. (Read more)

China, EU not systemic rivals

The China-Europe relationship is equal and open, and not targeting any third party or controlled by anyone else, Wang Yi said on Sunday.

China never intends to divide relations between Europe and the United States, Wang said, adding that the country is glad to see the European Union uphold multilateralism and remain devoted to coordination and cooperation among major countries. (Read more)

China opposes 'vaccine nationalism'

China opposes "vaccine nationalism", and the country rejects any "vaccine divide" or any attempt to politicize vaccine cooperation, Wang Yi said.

Wang said at a news conference that China is a firm believer in making COVID-19 vaccines a public good, and the nation is a committed front runner in promoting international vaccine cooperation, as well as a steadfast advocate for equitable vaccine distribution. (Read more)

On China-Arab relations

China will work with Arab states in solidarity, pursue common progress and make good preparations for a China-Arab States Summit, Wang Yi said on Sunday.

In the past year, relations between China and the Arab States have continued to make progress amid various challenges, Wang said, adding their joint fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has set a good example for international cooperation. (Read more)