Chinese Diplomacy: Foreign Ministry holds annual reception for foreign diplomats

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an annual reception for foreign diplomats - hosted by the State Councilor and the Foreign Minister. Diplomats shared their expectations and visions for Chinese diplomacy. CGTN's Hou Na tells us more.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed over four hundred diplomats from all over the world and expressed his heartfelt thanks.

WANG YI CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER "During the past year, all the respected diplomats have made great contributions in promoting the sound relations between China and the world."

Wang Yi said as the largest developing country, the diplomatic work of China should focus on creating a better external environment for the country's modernization. Foreign diplomats expressed their visions and expectations when China enters the "new era".

DIEGO RAMIRO GUELAR ARGENTINIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "This year is a key year because it is the launching of a new era.The new era for China, for Argentina and for the world. China plays a major role in this new era."

JOSE AUGUSTO DUARTE PORTUGUESE AMBASSADOR TO CHINA "There are huge Chinese investments in Portugal and huge contacts between high-ranking offcials of the two countries. China now is more respected and admired in my country than before. This is not the lottery that you won, it is the result of the work of Chinese diplomacy."

Wang said that in 2018, China will implement the results reached at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and put in place mechanisms to boost cooperation.

HANS FRIEDERICH, DIRECTOR GENERAL INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO&RATTAN ORG. "Last year we really made great progress in South-South Coorperation. Presdient Xi's message during the Belt and Road initiative launch and during the Party Congress, looking at how environment is part of society and how it echoes civilization is really the way forward. "

China will make every possible effort to host the Boao Forum for Asia, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation and the China International Import Expo next year to "open a new chapter" for win-win cooperation between China and other countries. Hou Na ,CGTN, BEIJING.