Symposium on study, research of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy held in Beijing

A symposium on the study and research of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy was held in Beijing on Tuesday.

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and China's foreign minister, attended and addressed the event.

Wang said that Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is a constantly developing and open Marxist theory that always stays at the forefront of the times, answers the world's new questions, and provides powerful intellectual tools and scientific guidance for Chinese diplomacy to forge ahead courageously.

General Secretary Xi Jinping has personally spearheaded a series of major theoretical and practical innovations, leading China's external work to achieve historic accomplishments and undergo historic transformation, Wang said.

"We should leverage the reissue of the study outline on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy's advanced nature in driving theoretical innovation and its historical initiative in serving national rejuvenation," Wang said.

"Looking back on the extraordinary journey of diplomacy in the new era, we have become more deeply aware that General Secretary Xi Jinping's strategic guidance is our fundamental guarantee, that unwavering commitment to Chinese characteristics is the foundation of our conviction, that building a community with a shared future for humanity is our glorious banner, and that creating a favorable international environment for Chinese modernization is our mission," he said.

Wang noted that the diplomatic and foreign affairs front should make new and greater contributions to building a great country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

The symposium was hosted by the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy research center.

Symposium on study, research of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy held in Beijing

Poland is in talks with the United States to establish the first permanent U.S. military base on its territory and is seeking the deployment of around 15,000 American troops.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Thursday that Poland is working with the U.S. to set up the base. Warsaw hopes President Donald Trump will honor his commitment to maintain a reassuring military presence in Poland without making Russia feel threatened.

Bloomberg earlier reported that Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he hopes the base can be completed before Trump's term ends in 2029, and that Poland is prepared to name it "Fort Trump."

Trump said on September 17 that "major progress" had been made on establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Poland. He is seeking to shift the burden of defending Europe to other NATO member states.

On September 21, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Stanislaw Wziatek said Poland is seeking the deployment of about 15,000 U.S. troops -- roughly 4,000 to 5,000 stationed at the permanent base and another 10,000 to 11,000 deployed on a rotational basis. The U.S. troop presence in Poland will be expanded in phases, with the target expected to be reached by 2039.

Earlier in September, a U.S. delegation led by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno visited Poland for talks on potential sites for the permanent U.S. military base.

The United States was also conducting a six-month review of its military presence in Europe, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

According to data compiled by the U.S.-based Council on Foreign Relations, tens of thousands of U.S. military personnel are stationed in Germany, Poland, Italy and other European countries.

Poland seeks permanent US base, aims to host 15,000 American troops