Major countries should lead in respecting international law's authority: Chinese spokeswoman

Major countries should take the lead in respecting the authority of international law and fulfilling their obligations under it, China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.

Mao was asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks that he doesn't need international law and that his power is limited only by his "own morality."

"The international law based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter is the cornerstone of the current international order and a crucial basis for settling international disputes. Upholding international law is key to upholding international fairness and justice and preventing a return to the law of the jungle. Major countries should take the lead in respecting the authority of international law and fulfilling their obligations under it," said Mao.

Major countries should lead in respecting international law's authority: Chinese spokeswoman

Major countries should lead in respecting international law's authority: Chinese spokeswoman

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Saturday.

This visit marks the first trip to China by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years.

When briefing on the visit of Carney, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China looks forward to taking this visit as an opportunity to enhance dialogue and communication, increase political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, properly manage differences, address each other's concerns and consolidate the momentum of improvement in China-Canada relations to bring greater benefit for the two peoples.

Canadian PM arrives in Beijing for official visit