…Meets Chinese Diplomatic Envoys to Foreign Countries
The Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs was held in Beijing from December 27 to 28. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee f the Communist Party of China (CPC), President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important address. Xi met with Chinese diplomatic envoys attending the annual work conference for overseas envoys to foreign countries in 2023 at the Great Hall of the People on December 29.
Xi acknowledged the significant achievements made in China’s diplomatic work in the new era, and called on the envoys to conscientiously study and implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Central Conference on Work Related to Foreign Affairs, the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and the Thought on Diplomacy in particular. He urged them to have a correct understanding of the international environment and the historical mission faced by China’s work on foreign affairs on the new journey in the new era, to hold high the banner of building a community with a shared future for humanity, and to keep opening up new prospects for major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
It was made clear at the conference hat since the 18th CPC National Congress, historic achievements have been secured and historic changes have taken place in China’s external work n the great journey of advancing the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. First, hina has established and developed Xi Jinping’s Thought on Diplomacy, opening up new vistas in the theory and practice of China’s diplomacy and providing the fundamental guideline or dvancing major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. econd, China has showcased distinct Chinese characteristics, style and ethos in diplomacy, and established the image of a confident, self-reliant, open and inclusive major country with a global vision. Third, hina has advocated the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, pointing the right direction for human society leading to ommon development, lasting peace and security, and mutual learning between ivilizations. ourth, China has followed the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, and played an increasingly important and constructive role in international affairs. ifth, hina has taken a holistic approach to its elations with all parties, with a view to ostering ajor-country dynamics featuring peaceful coexistence, overall stability and balanced development. Sixth, China has expanded a comprehensive strategic layout, and formed a wide-ranging, high-quality global network of partnerships. Seventh, China has advanced high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and established the world’s most broad-based and largest platform for international cooperation. ighth, China has worked to both pursue evelopment and safeguard security, and effectively upheld China’s sovereignty, security and development interests ith a firm will and an indomitable fighting spirit. Ninth, China has taken an active part in global governance, nd shown he way in reforming the international system and order. Tenth, China has strengthened the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC entral Committee, and brought about greater coordination in China’s external work.
Leaders of China, United States Exchange Congratulatory Letters on 45th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
On January 1, 2024, President Xi Jinping and President of the United States, Joe Biden, exchanged congratulatory letters on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In his letter, Xi Jinping pointed out that the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States is a major event in the history of bilateral and international relations.
“Over the past 45 years, despite the ups and downs, the China-U.S. relationship has on the whole moved forward, which has not only enhanced the well-being of the two peoples, but also promoted world peace, stability and prosperity. History has fully proven and will continue to prove that upholding mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation is the right way for China and the United States to get along with each other as two major countries, and should become the common direction of efforts of both China and the United States in the new era,” Xi said.
Xi noted that he and President Biden, during their summit meeting in San Francisco, laid out a future-oriented “San Francisco vision,” charting the course for the development of China-U.S. relations.
In his letter, Biden said since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1979, the interactions between the United States and China have promoted the prosperity and opportunity in the United States, China, and the world.
•Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, in cairo, on January 14, 2024.
2024 is 34th Consecutive Year THAT Africa HAS BEEN THE destination of Chinese Foreign Ministers’ Annual First Overseas Visit
Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, visited Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire at their invitation from January 13 to 18.
This is the 34th consecutive year that Africa has been the destination of Chinese foreign ministers’ annual first overseas visit.
At the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue last year, President Xi Jinping made three proposals to support Africa’s industrialization, agricultural modernization and talent development, which were well-received by Africa.
This year, FOCAC will meet again. Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire are all China’s friendly cooperation partners.
The purpose of Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit is to implement the follow-ups of the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue, compare notes with the African side on the 2024 FOCAC, carry forward the traditional China-Africa friendship and consolidate the momentum of China-Africa solidarity and cooperation.
Experts Reject Western Propaganda Against Xinjiang
Experts from China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and other provinces on December 20, 2023, rejected propaganda by Western governments, media outlets and think tanks against human rights development in Xinjiang, a region in northwestern China.
In a seminar on the sidelines of an idea-and-story-sharing conference, the experts said that the West, especially the United States, has double standards on terrorism and human rights issues while turning a blind eye to Xinjiang’s social-economic development, as well as the protection of human rights.
Zhu Liyu, a Professor at the Human Rights Center of Renmin University of China, said that the United States government collaborates with the private sector to profit off private prisons, where prisoners are effectively treated as slaves.
He added that the United States media outlets seldom report on the suffering of prisoners in private prisons, but spare no efforts to hype up the so-called “forced labor” issue in Xinjiang.
“The so-called ‘Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act’ aims to disrupt the sale of cotton and other products from Xinjiang, so that they can sell their products,” the professor said.
Batur Barat, head of the Music School of Xinjiang Normal University, said that the central government has been preserving and promoting traditional Uygur Muqam music since the 1960s, adding that many Muqam music groups have been formed and perform across the world.
Belt and Road Initiative: A Road Connecting Civilizations for the New Era
From Xi’an, China’s ancient capital at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, to Lisbon, the European city on the continent’s western edge; from the coastal city Xiamen in Southeastern China to the Port of San Antonio across the Pacific, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is connecting countries across the globe, where people with different skin colors and speaking different languages proudly nurture their cultures.
Living in a world of different civilizations, beliefs and customs, should we progress alone or together? And should we stay behind close doors or embrace one another? China’s answer is clear: Build a bridge of interaction and mutual learning, and make the BRI a road connecting different civilizations.
Over the past decade, Belt and Road partner countries have carried out diverse people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, which have become bridges for mutual cultural appreciation. Initiatives such as the Silk Road International League of Theaters, the International Alliance of Museums of the Silk Road, the Silk Road International Arts Festival, the Silk Road International Library Alliance and the Silk Road International Gallery Alliance had attracted close to 100 countries and international organizations by the end of 2022. Luban Workshop, a vocational training programme, is today being conducted in more than 20 Asian, African and European countries to help cultivate a pool of high-caliber technical personnel for the local community.
Belt and Road Initiative: A Road Connecting Civilizations for the New Era
From Xi’an, China’s ancient capital at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, to Lisbon, the European city on the continent’s western edge; from the coastal city Xiamen in Southeastern China to the Port of San Antonio across the Pacific, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is connecting countries across the globe, where people with different skin colors and speaking different languages proudly nurture their cultures.
Living in a world of different civilizations, beliefs and customs, should we progress alone or together? And should we stay behind close doors or embrace one another? China’s answer is clear: Build a bridge of interaction and mutual learning, and make the BRI a road connecting different civilizations.
Over the past decade, Belt and Road partner countries have carried out diverse people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, which have become bridges for mutual cultural appreciation. Initiatives such as the Silk Road International League of Theaters, the International Alliance of Museums of the Silk Road, the Silk Road International Arts Festival, the Silk Road International Library Alliance and the Silk Road International Gallery Alliance had attracted close to 100 countries and international organizations by the end of 2022. Luban Workshop, a vocational training programme, is today being conducted in more than 20 Asian, African and European countries to help cultivate a pool of high-caliber technical personnel for the local community.
Election Result Can’t Change Fact Taiwan is Part of China –Chinese Govt
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said on January 14 that the result of the leadership election in the Taiwan region cannot change the basic fact that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a press conference following his meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
The outcome of the recent leadership election in the Taiwan region also won’t change the prevailing consensus of the international community on adhering to the one-China principle, he said.