Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi answers questions during a news conference on the sidelines of the first session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 9, 2013. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held a press conference Saturday morning on the sidelines of the annual session of the national legislature.

Yang is expected to expound China's foreign policy on major international and regional issues.

Int'l situation to go through profound, complex changes: FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Saturday that in the next five to ten years, the international situation will continue to go through profound and complex changes.

"We need to have a proper judgment of implications and changes of conditions of China's important period of strategic opportunities. We will continue to hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit and call for the spirit of equality, mutual trust, inclusiveness, mutual learning and win-win cooperation," Yang said. >>>More

China's new president to attend BRICS leaders' summit in S Africa

China's new president will attend the fifth leaders' summit of BRICS countries in South Africa, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Saturday.

The visit by the new president will give impetus to the strengthening of partnership among BRICS countries, improvement of the BRICS mechanism, and the promotion of cooperation between BRICS nations and African countries as well as countries in other regions, Yang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. >>>More

New president's visit to inject impetus to Sino-Russian ties: FM

China will take the opportunity of new president's visit to Russia to inject a strong impetus to its comprehensive and strategic partnership with Russia, said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi at a press conference on Saturday. >>>More

China to be more actively involved in int'l affairs: FM

China will be more actively involved in international affairs and play its due role to make the international system more just and equitable, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Saturday.

"China has participated in and contributed to the building of the international system, and we will be more actively involved in international affairs," he told a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual session of the country's national legislature. >>>More

Japan should not escalate tension over Diaoyu islands: China's FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Saturday urged Japan to face up to reality and correct its mistakes over the Diaoyu islands issue, and work with China to properly address the issue to "prevent the current tension from escalating and getting out of control." >>>More

China calls for comprehensive, balanced approach to solve Korean Peninsula nuclear issue

China said Saturday that the only correct solution to the Korean nuclear issue is to hold negotiations and resolve all parties's concerns in a comprehensive and balanced way.

China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of China's national legislature. >>>More

China's trade volume with neighbors exceeds trade with Europe, U.S.: FM

China's trade with neighboring countries has exceeded the total trade volume that China had with Europe and the United States, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Saturday.

The country's trade volume with neighboring countries reached 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars last year, said Yang at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature. >>>More

Chinese FM urges respect of Africa's choice for partners

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi Saturday urged all parties to respect African countries in choosing cooperative partners by themselves.

"We hope that all parties can view the cooperation between China and African countries in an objective manner, and respect the African friends in choosing cooperative partners by themselves," Yang told a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session. >>>More

China welcomes U.S. constructive role in Asia Pacific

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here Saturday that China welcomes a constructive role of the United States in Asia Pacific, and the U.S. should also respect China's interests and concerns in the region.

Yang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of China's annual legislative session. >>>More

FM opposes EU moves against China's PV products

China opposed the European Union's anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation against the Chinese photovoltaic products, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Saturday.

"China is opposed to trade protectionism. We urged the EU side to properly handle relevant issues through dialogue and consultation," Yang said at a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session in Beijing. >>>More

Chinese nationals made 83.18 million overseas trips in 2012

Chinese mainland residents made 83.18 million overseas trips in 2012 and there are about 20,000 China-funded enterprises overseas, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Saturday.

"An increasing number of Chinese nationals and companies has traveled abroad more frequently," he told a press conference. >>>More

China says cyber space needs rules and cooperation, not war

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Saturday said "cyber space needs rules and cooperation, not war," while citing that China is vulnerable to cyber attacks and suffers such attacks most.

Yang made the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. >>>More