China's Belt and Road Initiative not expansionism: FM
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative should not be seen as expansionism, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.
G20 Hangzhou summit to prioritize innovation, reform, development: FM
The Group of Twenty (G20) Hangzhou summit in September will stress innovation, reform and development, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday, as China seeks to break new ground for the world's most closely watched meeting.
China to better protect growing interests overseas: FM
China will better protect its growing interests overseas, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
China's building of necessary overseas infrastructure reasonable: FM
China is building necessary infrastructure and logistical capacities in regions with a concentration of China's interests, which is reasonable, logical and consistent with international practices, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.
China's rejection to Philippines' arbitration in line with law
China is acting fully in line with law while not accepting the South China Sea arbitration filed by the Philippines, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
China pushes denuclearization of the Korean peninsula：FM tells Global Times
China is willing to offer help if North Korea seeks development, but we continue to push for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, told the Global Times at a press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress annual session on March 8.
"Militarization" inappropriate description of Chinese efforts on the South China Sea Issue
"Militarization" is an inappropriate description of Chinese efforts on the South China Sea Issue, indeed this label is more suitable for other parties in the region, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday.
China reiterates sovereignty over Nansha Islands in South China Sea
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday reiterated China's sovereignty over the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea and their adjacent waters.
China's major-country diplomacy taking shape under Xi's leadership: FM
The major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics has already taken shape since Xi Jinping assumed China's top leadership.
China responsible, capable of implementing UN resolution on DPRK nuclear issue: foreign minister
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday China has the responsibility and capability of implementing the United Nations Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its nuclear issues.
China highly concerned about stability on Korean Peninsula: FM spokesman
China is highly concerned about keeping stability on the Korean Peninsula and firmly opposes any move that will stir up trouble on the peninsula, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Mainland shows determination, goodwill in cross-Strait relations
A clear message was sent out from the top legislature's annual session that the Chinese mainland has strong determination and sufficient goodwill in the development of relations across the Taiwan Strait.
China consolidates Xisha Islands in South China Sea
Observers said China is strengthening its sovereign control over the South China Sea following an announcement Monday by officials of the southernmost Hainan Province of the building of piers and restoration work on the Xisha Islands.
Selfie stick craze a step too far for tech-obsessed reporters
Before the two sessions kicked off, I was a bit puzzled when I learned that deputies of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee were banned from bringing selfie sticks into the Great Hall of the People that were so popular and eye-catching in last year’s two sessions.
Dalai Lama not religious leader: official
The Dalai Lama was not a religious leader after he betrayed his country, a senior official from the Tibet Autonomous Region said in Beijing on Monday, which experts believe is a reconsideration by the central government of the status.
Xinjiang underground preaching sites shut down: Islamic leader
One of the top Islamic leaders in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region said they closed all underground preaching sites, as schools have been established to educate clerics on government policies on religion, and have stamped out terrorism-related material.
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VAT reform gets deadline after slow progress
China will complete tax reforms this year to replace the business tax with the value-added tax (VAT), Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said on Monday, acknowledging slow progress last year due to the scale and intricacy of implementing the reforms.