Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions at a press conference on China's foreign policy and relations on the sidelines of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2019. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

The rights of Latin American countries to develop normal relations with China must be respected, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.

He made the remarks during a press conference on the sidelines of the country's annual legislative session.