Safeguarding national security has been a sacred mission of China's diplomatic work, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Wednesday marks the 11th National Security Education Day.
"Safeguarding national security is the sacred mission of the diplomatic front. We resolutely defend national sovereignty, security and development interests, fight back at attempts of containment and suppression by external forces, and strive to ensure a favorable external environment for our cause of building a strong country and realizing national rejuvenation," said Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, at a press conference in Beijing.
"We work with the international community to act on the Global Security Initiative, engage in international security cooperation, contribute to better global security governance, and offer Chinese solutions to help promote the peaceful settlement of international disputes and hotspot issues. With all these efforts, China is increasingly perceived as a force for peace, stability and justice in a changing and turbulent world," he said.
"In 2026, the year that marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, we will continue to be guided by the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity and work together with all peace-loving countries and peoples to build a world of lasting peace and universal security," said the spokesman.
Safeguarding national security remains sacred mission to Foreign Ministry: spokesman
A Russian navy fleet consisting of Navy corvettes Sovershennyy and Rezkiy, and the medium-sized oil tanker Pechenga arrived in Zhanjiang City of south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday for a goodwill visit.
The Russian fleet, flying the flags of both Russia and China, docked on Wednesday morning at a military port in Zhanjiang, where the Chinese side held a welcome ceremony.
During the visit, Chinese and Russian officers and soldiers will tour each other's ships, attend receptions, participate in professional exchanges, and compete in sporting events.
The visiting vessels belong to the Russian Pacific Fleet and had all previously participated in cooperation and exchange activities between the two Navies.
The Chinese vessel participated in the exchange, Chenzhou, is a home-grown guided-missile frigate, with strong early warning and detection capabilities as well as comprehensive combat capabilities in multiple aspects, including shore bombardment, anti-ship, anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare. Since its commissioning, it has participated in and successfully completed a number of major drills and military exercises.
"I hope that in the following days of the event, we can deepen friendship and engage in professional and technical discussions with our Russian counterparts, and showcase the excellent image of the Chinese Navy," said Zhang Wenxuan, a Chinese Navy sub-lieutenant on Frigate Chenzhou.
The visit is part of routine goodwill exchanges between the two Navies, aimed at further enhancing mutual trust and practical cooperation, which is neither targeted at any third party nor linked to the current international and regional situation.
Russian Navy fleet visits south China's port city
