Wang Yi's Key Statements on China's Foreign Policy and International Relations

China's Foreign Policy Overview

• 💡 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press event during the annual Two Sessions in Beijing, reiterating China's position on key international issues.
• 🎯 The message was clear: China is ready to engage with other countries in a rational, win-win, and respectful way, but will not hesitate to respond if pushed too far.
• 📌 Wang Yi addressed the relationship between China and the US, as well as warnings for Japan regarding its involvement in China's domestic affairs.

US Relations and Criticisms

• 💊 Wang Yi stated that China has gone above and beyond to help the US with its fentanyl addiction, including scheduling fentanyl ingredients as a class of drugs.
• ⚠️ He criticized the US for imposing arbitrary tariffs and suggested the US should address the root causes of its fentanyl abuse problem internally.
• ⚖️ Wang Yi called the US's actions towards China "two-faced" and warned against fantasizing that it can suppress China while maintaining good relations.
• 📊 He challenged the US to evaluate the outcomes of its tariffs and trade wars, questioning their impact on trade deficits, manufacturing competitiveness, inflation, and the quality of life for Americans.

China's Stance on Russia and Japan

• 🤝 Wang Yi reiterated that the China-Russia relationship is strong, mature, resilient, and stable, and will not be swayed or interfered with by any third party.
• 🇯🇵 He issued a warning to Japan regarding attempts to meddle in China's domestic affairs, specifically concerning Taiwan.
• 🚫 Wang Yi emphasized that Taiwan is not a country and warned that provoking trouble over Taiwan would invite trouble for Japan itself.

Promoting China's Global Image

• ✨ China has made soft power gains through its visa-free program and the popularity of platforms like Red Note, allowing global engagement.
• 🌍 These initiatives enable people to visit China and see it with their own eyes, or interact online, bypassing what was described as negative and biased foreign media reports.
• ✅ Through direct experience, more people have come to see China as safe, open, and modern, and have gotten to know the friendly, open-minded, and witty Chinese people.