Chen Wenjun:

Next, let's give the floor to Mr. Ma Zhaoxu for his introduction.

Ma Zhaoxu:

Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, good morning. It's a great pleasure to meet you at this press conference held by the Press Center for the 20th CPC National Congress.

The report to the 20th CPC National Congress systematically reviews the historic achievements and transformation in the cause of the Party and the country over the past 10 years of the new era, draws up a well-conceived, overarching blueprint for building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts, and holds high the banner of promoting world peace and development and building a human community with a shared future. It is inspiring and invigorating.

The report makes important points on China's diplomatic work. It states that the CPC is a party dedicated to pursuing happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation, and a party dedicated to human progress and world harmony. China has always been committed to its foreign policy goals of upholding world peace and promoting common development, and it is dedicated to promoting the development of a human community with a shared future. The Chinese people are ready to work hand in hand with people across the world to create an even brighter future for humanity.

The past 10 years of this new era has seen China's diplomacy triumph over difficulties and make important headway against a complex and challenging international environment, making achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. This is fundamentally attributable to the strong leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the clear guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, particularly Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, China has been moving closer to the center of the world stage in an unprecedented way and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process. At the same time, the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century and entering a new period of instability and transformation. General Secretary Xi Jinping is a Marxist statesman and strategic thinker with outstanding political wisdom, excellent theoretical foresight and profound global vision. He has a firm grasp of the prevailing trends in domestic and international development, explores deep into humanity's future, and preserves and carries forward the core principles and fine traditions followed by New China in its diplomatic work. Based on this, he has actively broken new ground in major diplomatic theories and practices, putting forward a series of important new thoughts, propositions and initiatives that have distinct Chinese features, reflect the ethos of the times, and lead the trend of human development and progress. This has led to the formation of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the latest theoretical outcome of Marxism of contemporary China in foreign-related work. It embodies the best of Chinese culture and ethos in our times. It is a fundamental philosophy and guide to action for China's diplomacy in the new era. It is scientific, up to date, advanced and action-oriented. It gives insightful answers to a series of key questions in theory and practice, namely, what kind of world and what type of international relations China should promote; what kind of foreign policy best serves China; and how China should conduct diplomacy in the new era. Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy points the direction for China's external work in the new era and contributes Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to solving major global issues and leading changes to the international order and system.

In the past 10 years, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy has guided China's diplomacy to new success. China has taken historic strides in its relations with the world and made historic contributions to the international community. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, we have pursued major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics on all fronts, promoted the development of a human community with a shared future, and stood firm in protecting international fairness and justice. We have advocated and practiced true multilateralism. We have taken a clear-cut stance against hegemonism and power politics in all their forms, and we have never wavered in our opposition to unilateralism, protectionism and bullying of any kind. We have fostered a new type of international relations, actively participated in the reform and development of the global governance system, and engaged in all-round international cooperation in the fight against COVID-19. All this has seen us win widespread international recognition. China's international influence, appeal and power to shape have risen markedly.

On the new journey, members of China's diplomatic service will rally even more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, particularly Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. We will stay confident, build strength, uphold fundamental principles and break new ground. We will forge ahead with enterprise and fortitude to open up new horizons in conducting major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. We will make further contributions to building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Thanks.

Chen Wenjun:

Thank you, Mr. Ma. The floor is now open to questions. Please identify the media outlet you represent before raising questions.