Highlights of press conference on China's foreign policy

China-Africa partnership 'open and inclusive'

Criticism that China has established a debt trap in Africa, or practices neo-colonialism in the continent, should not be considered seriously, as Chinese-African cooperation is open and inclusive.

China-Africa relations have never been better, and China has demonstrated a role model for international cooperation with Africa.

Wang called on the international community to increase input in Africa to promote development of the continent.

China wants parties in Afghanistan to work for peace

There is no vacuum in Afghanistan to be filled, because the land belongs to the people of Afghanistan, Wang Yi said, answering a question on the situation in Afghanistan.

He said Afghanistan should not again become an arena of great power rivalry, nor should it be subjected to conflicts. He appealed to all parties in Afghanistan to settle differences through dialogues and join hands to push the door to the peace.

China-Japan relations

China and Japan are still in the early stage of improving their ties.

Sino-Japanese relations got back on track last year and has seen a good momentum for their improvement.

Wang urges the Japanese side to honestly consider the history, objectively understand the reality and actively create prospects so as to move forward the ties earnestly in the right direction.

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