China's southern tech hub Shenzhen is aiming to host a "splendid" Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in November next year, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.
"As the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting draws to a close, APEC will soon enter the 'China Year.' President Xi Jinping announced that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen in November next year. It will be the third time for China to host APEC. From Shanghai to Beijing and to Shenzhen, China's role and contribution on the APEC stage has continued to strengthen, which shows China's effort in spearheading Asia-Pacific cooperation, commitment to multilateralism and support for regional economic integration," said Mao.
"Shenzhen is a pilot ground for China's reform and opening up. It is a miracle created by the Chinese people in the world history of development. It is also an important window for China's mutually beneficial strategy of opening up. We believe that Shenzhen will present a splendid APEC meeting for the world and look forward to welcoming all parties to Shenzhen next year," she said.
China's Shenzhen to present splendid APEC meeting next year: spokeswoman
China's Shenzhen to present splendid APEC meeting next year: spokeswoman
China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.
During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.
Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."
He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Chinese, Iranian FMs have phone conversation
