And in Beijing, the Chinese President laid out his vision for China in the year ahead in his New Year speech. He vowed China will always contribute to the building of world peace and global development. CGTN asked Chinese Ambassador to the U-S, Cui Tiankai, for his take on the speech and what to expect from Chinese diplomacy in the year ahead.
CUI TIANKAI CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO THE US "It is very encouraging to listen to the President for his new year message make new contribution to the international community. I think throughout the years, China has been contributing to global peace do more for global peace, stability and prosperity."