十二届全国人大二次会议外交部部长王毅回答中外记者提问

时间：2014年3月8日10时

地点：梅地亚多功能厅

On 8 March 2014, the Second Session of the Twelfth National People's Congress held a press conference at its Press Center and invited Wang Yi, China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists about China's foreign policy and external relations.

2014年3月8日，第十二届全国人民代表大会二次会议期间，中国外交部长王毅在新闻发布会就中国外交政策和对外关系答中外记者问。

Wang Yi: Good morning, everyone. It is a great pleasure to meet with journalists from the press. At the outset, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I would like to thank you for your interest in and understanding of China's diplomacy. I would also like to thank you for your efforts in reporting on China.

大家上午好。很高兴和各位记者见面。这一年我在国内外见了不少记者，但是今天面对这么多的媒体还是第一次。所以首先我要代表外交部感谢各位对中国外交的关心和理解，感谢各位为报道中国所付出的努力。

Today is the International Women's Day. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my best festive greetings to all the ladies in this room, including those behind the cameras.

今天也是三八妇女节，所以我要借此机会向在场以及在镜头背后的所有女士们致以节日的祝贺。

Early this morning, we received a piece of very disturbing news. A Malaysian civil aviation flight bound for China lost contact with ground control. This has gotten us all very worried. We hope every one of the passengers is safe. The Foreign Ministry and relevant diplomatic and consular missions of China have activated the emergency mechanism. We are doing all we can to get more details. Once we have some information, we will get it out for you immediately. Now, I am ready to take your questions.

今天早晨，我们得到了一个非常令人忧虑的消息，一架马来西亚的民航班机在飞往中国的途中失去了联系，我们都很揪心，祝愿每一个人都能平安。外交部以及我们有关的驻外使领馆已经启动了应急机制，我们在全力地了解具体情况，一旦有消息我们会及时地向大家发布。现在我愿意回答大家的问题。

People's Daily: The year 2013 was the first year of diplomacy under the new Chinese government. As China's foreign minister, what has struck you the most about China's diplomacy in the past year? Could you also talk about how China will pursue its diplomacy in 2014?

感谢主持人把第一个提问机会给了我。王部长，您好。2013年是中国新一届政府的外交开局之年，作为外长，这一年的外交工作给您留下印象最深刻的是什么？您能否和我们分享一下呢？2014年中国外交该怎样进行？请您给我们讲一讲。谢谢。

Wang Yi: "Active" is the most salient feature of China's diplomacy in the past year.

去年中国外交最鲜明的特点就是主动进取。

The CPC Central Committee headed by General Secretary Xi Jinping responded to the aspirations of the people and the expectation of the international community, and carried out a series of visible and effective diplomatic activities.

以习近平同志为总书记的党中央顺应人民群众的愿望和国际社会的期待，开展了一系列有声有色的外交活动。

Let me share some figures with you. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang visited as many as 22 countries, received 65 foreign heads of state and government, met and talked with over 300 hundred foreign dignitaries and reached around 800 cooperation agreements with other countries.

有一组数据和大家分享。习近平主席、李克强总理密集出访了22个国家，接待了65位外国元首和政府首脑访华，同300多位外国政要进行会见交流，与外国达成了约800项合作协议。

There are also some facts I'd like to share with you. In the past year, China vigorously defended its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, advanced relations with major countries, unveiled a series of major cooperation initiatives such as the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road". We played a constructive role in the political settlement of hotspot issues such as Syria and Iran. For the first time we deployed formed units of our security force to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, and for the first time we sent a naval vessel under operational conditions to escort shipments of Syrian chemical weapons.

还有一组事实要告诉大家。一年来，我们有力地维护了领土主权和海洋权益，推进了与主要大国的关系，提出了“一带一路”等一系列重大的合作倡议。在叙利亚、伊朗等热点问题的政治解决方面我们发挥了建设性的作用。我们还首次派出了成建制的安全部队赴马里维和，还首次在实战状态下派军舰为叙利亚化学武器运送提供护航。

China's diplomacy in 2013 was broader in horizon and more active in conduct. It was not just a successful year under the new leadership, but also a year of innovation and harvest for China's diplomacy.

2013年的中国外交展示出更宽阔视野、更积极作为，不仅是成功的开局之年，也是创新之年、丰收之年。

In 2014 China will continue to pursue an active foreign policy. We will focus our efforts on two main areas.

2014年，中国外交将继续积极进取，重点从两个方向作出努力。

First, we will be more active in serving the efforts of comprehensively deepening reform in China. We will strengthen friendly relations with all countries in the world, especially our neighbors, and we will create a more enabling external environment for domestic reform and development. We will vigorously pursue economic diplomacy, deepen win-win cooperation with other countries and create more favorable conditions for the transformation and upgrading of China's economy. And we will do all we can to implement the initiative to better protect and serve overseas Chinese, and provide stronger protection for China's ever-growing legitimate rights and interests.

一是要更加积极主动地服务于国内全面深化改革。我们将加强同世界各国，尤其是周边国家的友好关系，为国内改革发展营造更为良好的外部环境。我们将大力开展积极外交，深化与各国互利合作，为国内经济转型升级提供更为良好的条件。我们还将全力推进海外民生工程，为中国不断对外延伸的正当权益提供更坚实的保障。

Second, we will be more active in playing the role of a responsible, big country. In our international engagement, we will uphold principles, promote justice and practice equality. In particular, we will advance and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and make the international order more just and reasonable. We will take an active part in international and regional affairs, put forward more Chinese proposals and play a bigger role in helping to resolve all kinds of global challenges and regional hotspot issues.

第二个方向是更加积极主动地发挥负责任大国作用。我们将在国际交往中主持公道，伸张正义，践行平等，尤其是维护和促进广大发展中国家的正当权益，推动国际秩序向着更加公正、合理的方向发展。我们还将积极地参与国际和地区事务，为解决各种全球性问题和地区热点问题提出更多中国方案，发挥更大中国作用。

Hong Kong Phoenix TV: Over the past year, China has unveiled some new ideas and measures in its diplomacy. It's clear that there is a shift in China's diplomatic style. What is your perspective on this as China's foreign minister?

王外长您好，过去一年中国外交不断推出新的理念和新的举措，非常明显地感觉到中国外交的风格正在转变，所以作为外长您是怎样解读的？谢谢。

Wang Yi: In recent years, the international community is generally interested in how a growing China will handle its relations with the outside world. The CPC Central Committee headed by General Secretary Xi Jinping is committed to innovation in both diplomatic theory and practice. On the basis of maintaining policy continuity and stability, the new Chinese leadership has unveiled a series of major diplomatic ideas and steps.

这是一个很好的问题。这些年来，国际社会确实普遍在关心发展起来的中国如何处理同外部世界的关系。大家都看到了，以习近平同志为总书记的党中央致力于外交理论和实践的创新，在保持我们外交政策连续性、稳定性的基础上，相继提出了一系列重大的、新的理念和举措。

For example, we proposed to build a new model of major country relations. This is to break the historical pattern of conflict and confrontation between major countries and to find a new path in the modern era that seeks win-win cooperation to deliver benefits to all parties. It shows a new approach on the part of China to handle major country relations. It also shows China's sense of responsibility for the international community.

比如，构建新型大国关系，就是要打破大国之间往往冲突、对抗这一历史宿命，走出一条合作共赢、惠及各方的当代新路。我想这体现了我们处理大国关系的新思维，也体现了中国对国际社会的责任和担当。

Let me give you another example. We have proposed the guideline for our neighborhood diplomacy featuring amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness. This is to further demonstrate China's sincerity and goodwill toward its neighbors and our readiness to work with them to build a community of common destiny. It is a new advancement of China's policy toward its neighbors and shows that China is more open and accommodative.

再比如，提出亲诚惠容的周边外交理念，就是为了进一步展示中国对邻国的诚意和善意，愿意同周边国家一道打造命运共同体。这是中国周边睦邻政策的新发展，也展现了中国开放和包容的胸襟。

A third example is that we have proposed a more balanced approach to upholding principles and pursuing interests. It is to put moral principles first when we deal with fellow developing countries and be more sensitive to their needs. It inherits the fine character of China's external relations and reflects the inherent nature of the socialist system. It has become an important banner of China's diplomacy.

再比如，要树立正确的义利观，就是要在同发展中国家打交道的时候，要坚持道义为先，更好地重视和照顾他们的需求。这传承了我们中国对外交往的优秀品格，也是社会主义制度的本质属性，已经成为中国外交的一面重要的旗帜。

These new diplomatic ideas and steps send the following message to the world: China is committed to the path of peaceful development, and we hope other countries will also take the path of peaceful development. The Chinese Dream belongs to the Chinese people, and it is closely connected to the dreams of other nations as our interests are all intertwined.

这些新的理念和举措向世界传递的信息是：中国不仅自己坚持走和平发展道路，也希望其他国家共同走和平发展道路。中国梦既是中国人民的，也与世界各国人民的梦想紧密相连，休戚相关。

ITAR-TASS of Russia: Last month, President Xi Jinping traveled specially to Sochi to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. This is the second time since 2013 that he visited the Russia at the start of the year. How do you assess the current China-Russia relationship, and what will be the priorities for China-Russia relations and cooperation in 2014?

习近平主席上个月专程出席了索契冬奥会开幕式，连续第二年把俄罗斯作为首访国，您如何评价当前中俄关系？2014年中俄关系发展和合作的重点是什么？谢谢。

Wang Yi: Speaking of the Sochi Winter Olympics, I'd like to first offer my congratulations to our Russian friends for hosting a memorable and spectacular winter Olympics.

提到索契奥运会，我首先要向我们的俄罗斯朋友们表示祝贺，你们举办了一场令人难忘、精彩的冬季奥运会。

The China-Russia relationship is at its best period in history, characterized by a high level of mutual trust, firm support for each other and intensifying cooperation in various fields. Our two presidents have established a deep friendship and they play an important role in guiding China-Russia relations.

当前的中俄关系处于历史上最好阶段。双方高度信任，相互坚定支持，各领域合作不断深化，两国元首间建立起的深厚友谊，对中俄关系发挥着重要的引领作用。

As for China-Russia relations in 2014, I believe the most important task is to make sure that our comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination will continue to grow from strength to strength. We will further strengthen mutual political trust and intensify our strategic cooperation. On that basis, we must focus on following priority tasks. Firstly, we must do all we can to upgrade practical cooperation and make new breakthroughs in our cooperation on some big projects in particular. Secondly, we must organize a successful China-Russia year of friendly exchange between the young people to consolidate and deepen the social foundation for China-Russia friendship. Thirdly, we must work together to uphold the victory of the Second World War and post-war international order and make good preparations for 2015, which will mark the 70th anniversary of the victories of the World Anti-Fascist War and the Chinese People's War against Japanese Aggression.

说到今年的中俄关系，我认为核心就是要使中俄全面战略伙伴关系继续保持高水平运行，不断增进政治互信，深化战略合作，在这个基础上有几件重要的任务要落实。一是要全力打造务实合作的升级版，尤其要推动大项目合作取得新突破。二是要办好青年友好交流年系列活动，巩固和深化中俄关系的社会基础。三是要共同维护二战胜利成果和战后国际秩序，筹备好2015年庆祝世界反法西斯战争暨中国人民抗日战争胜利70周年的活动。

Xinhua News Agency: This year, China will host two important international conferences, the Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Can you talk about these two important international conferences and share with us your expectations for them?

今年中国将主办亚信峰会和APEC领导人非正式会议这两场重要国际会议。您能否介绍一下？您对两场会议有何期待？

Wang Yi: A key feature of China's diplomacy in 2014 is that we will play host to two major international conferences in Shanghai and Beijing respectively. In May, we will hold the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit in Shanghai. CICA is a very important security cooperation forum in Asia. And then in November, we will hold the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Beijing. It is a primary platform for discussing economic and trade cooperation in the Asia-Pacific. So you can see that the two conferences focus on security and economic issues respectively. And both will be key priorities for China's diplomacy this year. We will make the most of our role as the host country, put forward China's proposals, pool Asia's wisdom and work with the participants to inject new momentum into these two mechanisms.

今天有不少女记者提问，我看也是应该的。今年中国外交的一大特点确实是“主场外交”，我们将分别在上海和北京举办两场大型的国际会议。我们在上海举办的是亚信峰会，这是亚洲一个十分重要的安全合作论坛，十月在北京举办的是APEC，这个大家很熟悉，是探讨亚太经贸合作的一个主要的平台，这两大会议一个聚焦安全，一个聚焦经济，都是今年中国外交的重头戏。作为东道主，我们将发挥主场优势，提出中国主张，汇聚亚洲智慧，同大家一道来为这两大机制的发展注入新的动力。

At the CICA Summit, we hope to advocate common security, cooperative security and comprehensive security, bring into being a new Asian security concept and work together to build a new Asia of peace, stability and cooperation.

对亚信峰会，我们希望倡导共同安全、合作安全和综合安全，形成新的亚洲安全观，共同建设和平、稳定、合作的新亚洲。

At the APEC meeting, we will focus on the theme of "Shaping the Future Through Asia-Pacific Partnership" and achieve new outcomes in advancing Asia-Pacific economic integration, adopting a blueprint for connectivity and promoting economic innovation and development. In particular, we will strive for a new breakthrough in launching the process of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

关于APEC会议，我们希望围绕亚太伙伴关系这一主题，在推进亚太经济一体化、制定互联互通蓝图，以及促进经济创新发展这三个方面能够取得新成果，尤其是就启动亚太自贸区进程实现新的突破。

National Broadcasting Company of the United States: China-US relations are the most important bilateral relations in the world. How do you assess the development of the relations in the past year? What major challenges do you see this year? And how exactly do you propose to build the new type of great-power relationship? Will there be more transparency and more coordination between China and the United States in the spirit of the new type of great-power relationship and joint responsibility in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region?

王外长，中美关系是世界上最为重要的双边关系。在过去的一年中，您认为中美关系发展得怎么样？您认为今年两国关系的发展会遇到怎样的挑战？两国将如何构建中美新型大国关系？比如说双方将怎么本着构建新型大国关系的精神，以更加透明、更加协作、共同承担责任的方式来维护亚太的和平和稳定？

Wang Yi: The biggest highlight of China-US relations in 2013 was the historic meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Obama at the Sunnylands. The two sides reached important consensus on working together to build a new model of major-country relations between China and the United States. At the heart of this new model of major-country relationship is no conflict or confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation. This is the common direction the two sides have set. It is a positive strategic outlook the two countries show to the world and a solemn commitment we've made to the international community.

2013年中美关系的最大亮点就是习近平主席和奥巴马总统在安纳伯格庄园实现历史性会晤，双方就新型大国关系达成共识。中美新型大国关系的核心是不冲突对抗、相互尊重、合作共赢，这是双方共同确定的努力方向，是两国向世界发出的一个积极的战略预期，也是两国对国际社会作出的郑重承诺。

The China-US relationship is both very important and very complex. This year marks the 35th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Over these past 35 years, China-US dialogue and cooperation has increasingly deepened. And the needs for cooperation far exceed our differences. Our experience and lessons of the past 35 years come down to one point, that is, we need to respect each other.

中美关系极为重要，也极其复杂。今年是中美建交35周年，35年的发展趋势是中美对话与合作越来越深入，合作的需求远远大于分歧。35年的经验教训集中到一点，就是要相互尊重。

If one compares the new model of major-country relations between China and the United States to a building, then mutual respect is the foundation of that building. I believe when the two sides truly respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, social system and development path, and core interests and major concerns, the foundation will be a solid one that can withstand storms and truly grow into an edifice of win-win cooperation. That will not just benefit China and the United States but also the whole world.

如果把构建中美新型大国关系比作建造一座大厦，那么相互尊重就是这座大厦的地基。我想只要我们双方真正做到尊重彼此的主权和领土完整，尊重彼此的社会制度和发展道路，尊重彼此的核心利益和重大关切，这个地基就一定能打得牢，就能抵御风吹雨打，真正建成一座合作共赢的宏伟大厦，不仅惠及中美，也会造福世界。

We stand ready to work with the United States to uphold peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and carry out positive interactions in this region. An in our view, the Asia-Pacific should be the testing ground of our commitment to build a new model of major-country relations, rather than a competitive arena. Thank you.

我们愿意同美国一起来共同维护亚太地区的和平与稳定，我们应该在这一地区实现良性互动。我们认为，亚太地区应该成为中美构建新型大国关系的实验田，而不是相互争斗的博弈场。谢谢！

Lianhe Zaobao of Singapore: The situation in China's neighborhood is closely watched by many people. Some people see many problems. Some believe China is more assertive in handling its disputes with its neighboring countries? What is your response to these views?

王部长您好，我们都知道，中国的周边形势非常受到关注。有人认为，中国的周边问题很多，还有人认为近来中国在处理与周边邻国争议问题上越来越强硬。请问您怎么看待这样的观点？谢谢。

Wang Yi: This is a quite critical question but one that everyone is interested in. Let me first say that the general situation in China's neighborhood is both positive and stable.

你提了一个有点尖锐，但确实是大家关心的问题。我首先要告诉你的是，中国的周边形势总体是好的，也是稳定的。

Last year, China held its first neighborhood diplomacy conference. We made clear that the neighborhood tops China's diplomatic agenda. We unveiled a whole set of diplomatic guidelines to show we are more friendly and accommodative. And we have put forward a series of major cooperation proposals aimed at delivering win-win results. This fully shows that China attaches a great deal of importance to neighboring countries.

去年中国首次召开了周边外交工作座谈会，明确周边是中国外交的首要，而且形成了一整套更加友善和包容的睦邻外交理念，提出了一系列旨在互利双赢的重大合作倡议，这充分体现了中国对周边国家的高度重视。

China has been interacting with its neighbors for thousands of years. And all along, we have valued harmonious relations and treated others with sincerity. When others respect us, we respect them even more. Going forward, we will more actively practice the guideline of "amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness". We will help our neighboring countries and peoples benefit more from China's reform and opening. We will help them better appreciate China's commitment to peaceful development. We are willing to listen to voices from our neighboring countries and respond to their doubts about China's neighborhood policy.

中国与邻国打交道已经几千年了，我们历来秉持以和为贵，以诚待人，人敬一尺，我还一丈，今天的周边外交我们将更积极地践行亲诚惠容的理念，让周边国家和人民更多分享中国改革开放的红利，更好地理解中国坚持走和平发展道路的决心。当然，我们也愿意倾听周边国家的声音，回应大家对中国周边政策的一些疑问。

As for China's territorial and maritime disputes with some countries, China would like to carry out equal-footed consultation and negotiation and properly handle them by peaceful means on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law. There will not be any change to this position. We will never bully smaller countries, yet we will never accept unreasonable demands from smaller countries. On issues of territory and sovereignty, China's position is firm and clear. We will not take anything that isn't ours, but we will defend every inch of territory that belongs to us.

对于我们同一些国家存在的领土和海洋权益的争议，我们愿意在尊重历史事实和国际法的基础上，坚持通过平等协商谈判，以和平的方式妥善处理，这一点今后也绝不会改变。我们绝不会以大压小，但也绝不接受以小取闹。在涉及领土和主权的问题上，中国的立场坚定而明确：不是我们的，一分不要；该是我们的，寸土必保。谢谢。

China Central Television: The issue of Ukraine has been the focus of international attention in recent weeks. We know that you've been on the phone with the foreign ministers of some countries discussing this issue. Can you talk about China's view on the current situation in Ukraine and how do you think the Ukrainian crisis should be resolved?

最近这一段时间，乌克兰一直是国际关注的焦点。我们也注意到，您一直在和一些国家的外长通电话讨论乌克兰问题。中方如何来看待乌克兰局势？您觉得乌克兰危机如何解决？谢谢。

Wang Yi: First, let me tell you that China follows a just and objective position on the issue of Ukraine, and we have stated our position on multiple occasions.

我知道今天一定有人要提乌克兰的问题。我首先要告诉大家的是，中国在乌克兰问题上秉持公正和客观的态度，我们已经多次阐明了我们的立场。

It is regretful that the situation in Ukraine has come to what it is today. Yet it is not by accident that the situation has reached this point. There is a complex history behind it as well as conflicting interests. The complex the problem is, the more necessary that it is handled in a prudent way.

乌克兰的局势发展到今天事出有因，令人遗憾。同时也折射出这个问题背后的复杂历史经纬和利害冲突。越是复杂的问题，越需要慎重对待。

China urges that keeping in mind the fundamental interests of all ethnic communities in Ukraine and the interests of regional peace and stability, the priority now is to exercise calm and restraint and prevent further escalation of the situation. The parties should carry out dialogue and consultation to put the issue on the track of a political settlement. China is in communication with various parties, and we will play a constructive role in bringing about a political settlement of the Ukrainian issue. Thank you.

中方呼吁，从维护乌克兰各族人民的根本利益考虑，从维护地区和平稳定的大局出发，当务之急是保持冷静克制，避免局势进一步紧张升级，要通过对话协商把乌克兰问题纳入到政治解决的轨道当中。中方正在继续与有关各方进行沟通，我们愿意为乌克兰问题的政治解决发挥建设性的作用。谢谢。

Paris Match of France: Mr. Minister, at the end of this month, President Xi Jinping will be in Europe. What kind of message does he want to deliver to the countries he will visit? And also, what will be the intention of President Xi Jinping when he goes to the European institutions in Brussels?

在本月底，习近平主席将访问欧洲，他将向他要访问的国家带去怎样的信息？他还将访问欧盟机构，在这背后有什么考虑？

Wang Yi: Europe has a priority place in China's diplomatic agenda this year. As you said, President Xi Jinping will visit Europe in late March. This will be yet another major diplomatic action taken by China to advance major-power relations. The visit will open a new chapter in the history of China-Europe relations.

欧洲在今年中国外交议程中排在优先的位置。正像刚才这位记者所说的，习主席将于3月下旬到欧洲去进行访问。这是中国为推进大国关系所采取的又一次重大的外交行动，必将开辟中欧关系新的历史篇章。

"Cooperation" is the key word in China-Europe relations. China and Europe are two major forces in the world. We are two large civilizations and two big markets. So it's only right and proper that our cooperation is comprehensive and strategic in nature. Particularly when China shifts its development pattern and embarks on comprehensive and in-depth reform, Europe is a strategic partner with whom our cooperation will have great potential. Through the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to Europe, the two sides will work intensively to align our respective development strategies. I believe the two sides will strengthen win-win cooperation in some priority areas, such as scientific and technological innovation, energy and environmental conservation, a new type of urbanization, connectivity and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. We also hope to speed up the negotiation toward a China-EU investment agreement, with a view to future free trade arrangements between China and Europe. And of course, we'd like to increase strategic communication with the Europeans in international affairs and work together to promote democracy in international relations and a more multi-polar world.

中欧关系的关键词是“合作”，作为当今世界两大力量、两大文明和两大市场，我们之间的合作理应是全方位和战略性的。尤其是在中国加快转变发展方式，启动全面深化改革的进程当中，欧洲是我们极具潜力和空间的战略合作伙伴。我想习主席的这次历史性访问，将会推动双方首先就各自的发展战略进行深度对接。双方将重点在科技创新、节能环保、新型城镇化、互联互通，还有人文交流等一系列重要领域加强互利合作。我们还希望推动加快中欧投资协定谈判，而且着眼于今后的中欧自贸安排。当然，我们也愿意同欧洲加强在国际事务当中的战略沟通，共同推进国际关系的民主化和多极化进程。

I think all of you will agree with me in saying that China-Europe cooperation will make the world a safer, more balanced and better place.

我想这句话大家都会赞成：中欧合作，世界将更安全、更均衡、更美好。谢谢你。

China Radio International: Foreign Minister, you made a whirlwind visit to Afghanistan recently, which generated a lot of interest from the international community. This year, the United States and NATO will wind down their troop presence in Afghanistan. How do you see the situation in Afghanistan playing out? And what role will China play in the reconciliation and reconstruction process of Afghanistan?

王毅外长，您好。前不久，您对阿富汗进行了一次旋风式的访问，媒体也是给予高度关注。今年，美国和北约将会从阿富汗撤军，您是如何看待未来阿富汗局势的走向？另外，中国将会在阿富汗重建和解的过程中发挥怎样的作用？谢谢。

Wang Yi: This year will be a crucial one for Afghanistan. The country will go through political, security and economic transitions all at the same time. Of course, it's mainly up to the Afghan people to realize the triple transitions, but they cannot do without the care and support of the international community.

今年是阿富汗的关键一年，阿富汗将经历政治、安全和经济的三重过渡。当然这首先要靠阿富汗人民自己，同时也离不开国际社会的关心和帮助。

China is Afghanistan's biggest neighbor. Afghanistan's peace and stability has a direct bearing on security in China's western region. We hope to see a united, stable, growing and amicable Afghanistan. For this purpose, we'll work with the international community to actively facilitate political reconciliation in Afghanistan, support the peace and reconstruction efforts and encourage Afghanistan to be more involved in regional cooperation. We'll also work with Afghanistan and other neighbors of China to resolutely fight all terrorist forces.

中国是阿富汗的最大邻国，阿富汗的和平稳定与中国西部安全息息相关。我们希望看到一个团结、稳定、发展和友善的阿富汗。我们愿意同国际社会一道，积极支持阿富汗政治和解，支持阿富汗的和平重建，支持阿富汗更多参与地区合作。同时我们还愿意同包括阿富汗在内的周边邻国一道，坚决打击一切恐怖主义。

In August this year, China will for the first time host a ministerial conference of the Istanbul Process on Afghanistan. We'll send invitations to the 14 member states and 28 supporting parties of the Istanbul Process. We hope that through this conference, the parties will build more consensus and work together to support Afghanistan's efforts to complete the triple transitions and help the situation in Afghanistan to move toward lasting peace.

今年8月，中国将首次举办伊斯坦布尔进程阿富汗问题外长会。我们将向这一机制的14个成员国和28个支持方发出邀请。我希望通过这个会议，能够凝聚更多共识，一起努力支持阿富汗顺利实现三重过渡，从而把阿富汗形势带向持久和平的方向。谢谢。

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Asahi Shimbun of Japan: I have a question about the China-Japan relationship. In his Government Work Report, Premier Li Keqiang mentioned the issue of history. He said that we need to uphold the victory of the Second World War and the post-war international order, and no one will be allowed to reverse the course of history. The China-Japan relationship is in a lot of difficulties and the outside world is quite concerned. How do you think the relationship can emerge from its current impasse? And someone has likened the current China-Japan relationship to Germany-Britain relations before the First World War. What is your view?

您好，我想问的是中日关系。李克强总理在这次政府工作报告中也提到了历史问题，他说要维护二战的胜利成果和战后的国际秩序，绝不允许开历史倒车。确实现在中日关系很困难，外界也有一些担心的声音。王外长，您认为如何才能走出中日关系目前的僵局？有人把当前的中日关系比作第一次世界大战之前德国和英国的关系，您对此怎么看？谢谢。

Wang Yi: Premier Li Keqiang spoke the mind of the Chinese people and showed that China shoulders the responsibility to uphold peace. We fully support his statement.

李克强总理的讲话代表了中国人民的心声，体现了中国维护和平的责任，我们完全拥护。

China and Japan are next-door neighbors. We have every reason to have an amicable relationship. The current situation is not something we want to see and is not in the interests of the people in either country.

中日是近邻，本应和睦相处，目前的局面是我们不愿意看到的，也不符合中日两国人民的利益。

When China and Japan normalized diplomatic relations in 1972, the two sides reached important common understanding and consensus on properly handling history, Taiwan, Diaoyu Islands and other issues. This was the precondition for the normalization of diplomatic relations and the basis for a return to friendly relations between China and Japan. Yet the recent comments and actions of the Japanese leader betrayed the spirit of 1972 and undermined the foundation of China-Japan relations. Of course, the Chinese people cannot and will not accept it.

1972年中日两国实现邦交正常化的时候，双方曾就妥善处理历史、台湾以及钓鱼岛等问题达成了重要的谅解和共识，构成了中日复交的前提，也打下了两国重归友好的基础。但是近来日本领导人的一系列言行背叛了中日复交的精神，破坏了中日关系的根基，中国人民当然不会、也不可能答应。

On issues of principle such as history and territory, there is no room for compromise. If some people in Japan insist on overturning the verdict on its past aggression, I don't believe the international community and all peace-loving people in the world will ever tolerate or condone that.

在历史和领土这两个原则问题上，没有妥协的余地。如果日本某些人要执意为当年的侵略历史翻案，我相信国际社会以及世界上一切爱好和平的人士也都绝不会容忍和姑息。

As for the parallel some people have drawn between the current China-Japan relations and the Germany-Britain relations before the First World War, I wish to emphasize that 2014 is not 1914, still less 1894. Instead of using pre-WWI Germany as an object lesson, why not use post-WWII Germany as a role model? Only by making a clean break with the past and stop going back on one's words, can the relationship emerge from the current impasse and have a future. Only by truly committing to a peaceful path and stop saying one thing and doing something else, can a country gain the trust of its neighbors and the world. I hope Japan's leaders can understand these basic points and respect human conscience and the bottom line of international justice.

至于有人将现在的中日关系与一战前的英德关系相提并论，我想强调的是，2014不是1914，2014更不是1894，与其拿一战前的德国来做文章，不如以二战后的德国来作榜样。只有认真清算过去，不再出尔反尔，才能走出僵局，开辟未来。只有真正坚持和平道路，不再说一套做一套，才能获得邻国和世界的信任。我希望日本的领导人能够懂得这些基本的道理，能够尊重人类良知和国际公理的底线。

China Daily: There have been a lot of interactions between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries in the past year, and we have learned that this year the China-CELAC forum will be formally established. Can you share with us your expectations for the furtherance of China's ties with Latin America and the Caribbean in the year ahead?

外长，您好。我们注意到过去一年中国和拉美地区国家互动很频繁，我们也知道今年中国-拉共体论坛将正式成立。外长您能否介绍一下今年中国对于进一步发展中国和拉美地区国家关系有何期待？谢谢。

Wang Yi: The best line to describe China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean is the following: "Bosom friends from afar bring a distant land near." This year, we face a historical opportunity for taking this relationship to the next level.

如果用一句话来形容中国同拉美和加勒比国家关系的话，我想最贴切的就是“海内存知己，天涯若比邻”。今年中拉关系又面临“更上一层楼”的历史机遇。

Firstly, President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Brazil and visit some Latin American countries. Secondly, the recent summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) adopted a special statement supporting the establishment of a China-CELAC Forum. In 2014, we will work hard to formally launch this forum and hold its first ministerial conference. This will be an important breakthrough in the relations between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.

一是习近平将应邀赴巴西出席金砖国家领导人峰会，并将访问一些拉美国家。二是最近拉共体峰会一致通过了建立中国-拉共体论坛这样一个特别的声明。我们将争取年内正式启动这一论坛，并召开首届部长级会议。我想这将是中拉关系史上一次重大的突破。

I am full of expectations about China-Latin America relations this year, as I'm sure many football fans in China are full of expectations about this year's Brazil FIFA World Cup.

我对今年的中拉关系充满期待。另外，我想我们中国的球迷们也对今年的巴西世界杯充满期待。谢谢。

Korean Broadcasting System of the Republic of Korea: The current situation on the Korean Peninsula is quite tense. How do you look at the situation? What are the chances of the resumption of the Six-Party Talks? What specific steps will China, the host country, take to help restart the Six-Party Talks?

王部长您好，我想问关于朝鲜半岛的局势和六方会谈重启的问题。第一，现在朝鲜半岛的局势很紧张，你们中国如何看待朝鲜半岛的局势？第二，六方会谈重启还有希望吗？中国是六方会谈的主席国，为了重启会谈中国将采取哪些具体的措施？谢谢。

Wang Yi: The Korean Peninsula is right on China's doorstep. We have a red line all along: that is, we will never allow war or instability on the Korean Peninsula. This, I believe, is in full keeping with interests of both the south and the north of the Peninsula and the common interests of all countries in the region. As for the best way to handle the current situation on the Korean Peninsula, if I may use some metaphors, I believe we need to do three things: climb a slope, overcome a stumbling block and follow the right way.

朝鲜半岛就在中国的家门口。在半岛问题上，我们始终有一条“红线”，就是绝不允许生战生乱。我想这也完全符合半岛南北双方，以及本地区各国的共同利益。如何来处理当前的半岛问题？如果要打一个比喻的话，就是要做好三件事，“爬坡、过坎、走正道”。

First, we need to climb the slope of denuclearization. The nuclear issue is the crux of the matter. Only with denuclearization can the Korean Peninsula enjoy genuine and lasting peace. So no matter how long or steep the slope is, we must keep climbing it without any stop.

首先要爬无核化这个坡，核问题是目前的症结所在，只有实现了无核化，半岛才有真正和持久的和平。所以不管这个坡多长、多陡，我们都要锲而不舍，坚持到底。

Second, we need to work hard to overcome the stumbling block of mutual mistrust. There is a woeful lack of mutual trust between the parties, especially the DPRK and the United States. This is the stumbling block before us. It has caused sustained tension on the Korean Peninsula and several disruptions to the Six-Party Talks. We hope that the parties will exercise restraint, show goodwill and build mutual trust little by little.

二是要迈过缺乏互信这道坎。有关各方，尤其是朝美双方严重缺乏互信，这是挡在我们面前的一道坎。这道坎导致半岛局势持续紧张，六方会谈几度中断。所以我们希望各方能够保持克制，释放善意，一点一滴地来积累互信。

Third, we must follow the right way forward, which is dialogue. Confrontation will only bring tension and war will only cause disaster. Equal-footed dialogue, consultation and negotiation is the only right way forward. The Six-Party Talks is the only dialogue mechanism acceptable to all the parties. As the host country, we hope it can be resumed as soon as possible. Some dialogue is better than none, and better early than late.

三是要走对话解决这条正道。对抗只能带来紧张，战争更会造成灾难，所以平等对话、协商谈判才是正道。六方会谈是目前唯一能够被各方所接受的对话机制，作为主席国，我们希望能够尽早复谈，谈比不谈好，早谈比晚谈好。谢谢你。

ETV of South Africa: As you are aware, China has become very active in Africa in recent years, but there are different opinions about this engagement between China and the African continent, especially emanating from the West. What is your opinion? Thank you.

近年来，中国在非洲很活跃，但是外界对于中国和非洲之间的交往有一些不一评价，尤其是来自西方，您怎么看？

Wang Yi: Let me make three points to sum up the China-Africa relationship.

我想中非关系可以用三句话来概括。

First, China and Africa are good brothers who share weal and woe. When China was a poor country, we tightened our belt to support the cause of national independence and liberation of our African brothers. It's our African brothers who got the People's Republic of China back into the United Nations.

首先，中非是同甘共苦的好兄弟。在中国还没有摆脱贫困的时候，我们就勒紧裤带来支援非洲兄弟的民族独立与解放运动，当然非洲的兄弟们也把新中国抬进了联合国。

Second, China and Africa are good friends who engage in cooperation as equals. In its cooperation with Africa, China has never been condescending, never interfered in the internal affairs of African countries and never given any empty promise. Let me tell you one figure. So far, we have helped African countries build over 1,000 projects and we have never attached any political condition to these projects. This fact alone can show that the groundless accusations against China are pale and hollow.

其次，中非是平等合作的好伙伴。中国对非合作从不居高临下，从不干涉内政，也从不开空头支票。我告诉你一个数字，迄今中国为非洲已经援建了1000多个成套项目，没有附加过任何政治条件。我想这一基本事实就可以使任何对中国的不实之词苍白无力。

And third, China and Africa are good partners for common development. When I visited Africa in January this year, many African friends told me in person that an important reason behind Africa's sustained economic growth in recent years is the boost provided by China-Africa cooperation. And this has gotten other countries to increase their attention to Africa.

第三，中非还是共同发展的好伙伴。今年1月我访问非洲的时候，很多非洲朋友都当面告诉我，非洲这些年经济持续增长的一个重要原因，就是中国对非合作的拉动，这还带动了其他国家纷纷加大对非洲的投入。

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Premier Zhou Enlai's first visit to Africa. Since then, China-Africa friendship has been handed down from one generation to another. Last year, President Xi Jinping made a successful visit to Africa. Later this year, Premier Li Keqiang will also step on the soil of Africa. This will be the first visit to Africa made by the premier of the new Chinese government. China-Africa cooperation is entering a new phase of development.

今年是周恩来总理首访非洲50周年，中非友谊代代相传。习近平主席成功访非。李克强总理今年也将踏上非洲的土地，这将是中国新一届政府总理首次访非。中非合作正在进入一个新的发展时期。谢谢。

China News Service: Foreign Minister Wang, shortly after you took office, you visited the Foreign Ministry's Consular Service and Protection Center. You stressed that Chinese diplomats must listen to the voice of the people at all times and uphold their interests. You also expressed your wish to make it easier for people to travel on a Chinese passport. Going forward, how will the Foreign Ministry protect the lawful rights and interests and safety of Chinese institutions and nationals abroad?

王部长您好，您作为外长在上任之初就到外交部领事保护中心考察，强调外交官要随时倾听民众心声，维护民众利益。您还表示要提高中国护照的含金量。请问外交部下一步将如何维护中国公民和法人在海外的合法权益和安全？谢谢。

Wang Yi: It is the abiding purpose of China's diplomacy to serve the people. My colleagues and I often receive letters from the public. A lady from Henan Province wrote a letter which has moved me a great deal, and I would like to share this story with you. Her husband was working in a foreign country. He was thrown into prison under false charges. Our embassy in that country argued hard for him, cleared his name and got him released so that he could reunite with his family. His wife wrote to us: "You saved our broken family. You are the people closest to us." The people see us as closest to them: there is no higher honor for Chinese diplomats.

外交为民是中国外交的一贯宗旨。我和我的同事们经常收到民众的来信。一位河南女士的来信让我非常感动。我想跟大家披露一下。她的丈夫远赴海外打工，但却不幸蒙冤入狱。后来经过使馆据理力争，终于无罪释放，回家跟家人团聚了。所以这位妻子在信中写道：“是你们拯救了这个破碎的家，你们是我们最亲的人”。老百姓把我们当作最亲的人，是外交人员的最高荣誉。

Every year close to 100 million Chinese travel abroad, and there are over 20,000 Chinese companies operating overseas. It is our bounden duty to protect their legitimate rights and interests. I don't know whether you've noticed or not: when Chinese nationals go abroad, the first text message they will receive on their mobile phone is from the Foreign Ministry, reminding them of the things to be careful about and informing them of the telephone number of the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in that country. Every year, we handle tens of thousands of consular cases. It could be a small thing like helping our nationals to get their documentation in order or get into contact with their relatives and friends, or it could be a big operation such as rescuing Chinese hostages or carrying out large-scale evacuation of overseas Chinese nationals. Whenever our compatriots abroad need us, no matter how difficult or dangerous it is, Chinese diplomats will appear before them and do all we can to help.

现在中国每年出境达到将近1亿人次，中国在海外的企业也已经有2万多家，保护中国在海外公民和机构的正当权益是我们义不容辞的职责。不知大家注意到没有，中国公民到国外打开手机，收到的第一条短信就是外交部的，告诉大家各种注意事项以及使领馆的联系电话。我们每年要处理几万起领事保护案件，小到补办证件、联系亲友，大到解救被绑架的人质，开展大规模的撤侨活动等。我想只要同胞们有需要，不管再困难、再危险，我们的外交官都会出现在大家面前，尽其所能提供帮助。

In the new year, we will continue to do our best to implement the initiative to better protect and serve overseas Chinese, and we will further improve consular protection and service. Let me disclose a piece of news to you. In 2014, the Foreign Ministry will establish a global emergency call center for consular protection and services. It will be a 24-hour telephone hot line. In the future, when our compatriots go abroad, no matter in which part of the world they are, if they run into an emergency, they can get into contact with their motherland right away and hear the voice from their motherland.

新的一年，我们将继续全力打造海外民生工程，大力提高领事保护与服务的水平。我想预先告诉大家一个消息：外交部将在年内建成领事保护与服务全球应急呼叫中心，这是一个24小时的电话热线。今后，我们的同胞不管走到世界哪个角落，一旦遇到危难，就能在第一时间与祖国取得联系，听到来自祖国的声音。

Only by sinking its roots in the people and delivering benefits to the people, can China's diplomacy be in an invincible position. We would like to shield wind and rain for every one of our compatriots who travel abroad with their dreams, and become the firm support they can count on.

外交只有植根人民、造福人民，才能立于不败之地。我们愿意为每一位怀揣梦想，走出国门的同胞遮风挡雨，成为大家可以依靠的坚强后盾。谢谢。

Kazaag News Agency of Kazakhstan: Last year, when President Xi Jinping visited Kazakhstan, he proposed to build a Silk Road Economic Belt. Later, he proposed to build the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. These have been called the new concepts of China's diplomacy. What is the thinking behind these two initiatives? How will China put them into practice?

王外长，您好。习近平总书记提出了建设丝绸之路经济带，之后又提出了21世纪海上丝绸之路。在国际上被称为中国外交的新观念。中方推出这样的倡议出于什么考虑？将如何推进？谢谢。

Wang Yi: The Silk Road was first traveled by the Chinese people 2,000 years ago, but it belongs to the whole world. At the core of the Silk Road spirit is peace, friendship, openness and inclusiveness, which have become the common assets of human civilization.

丝绸之路是中国人2000年前率先走出来的，但这条路是属于全世界的。丝绸之路精神的核心是和平、友好、开放和包容，这已成为人类文明的共同财富。

As you mentioned, President Xi Jinping proposed to build a Silk Road Economic Belt when he was on a visit to Kazakhstan. And later, when he was visiting Indonesia, he proposed to build the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. These two initiatives of overland and maritime Silk Roads aim to seize the opportunity of the further opening-up of China, especially opening in the westward direction. We want to update the spirit of the ancient Silk Road and work with relevant countries to add two powerful wings to the rejuvenation of Asia as a whole.

正像这位记者所说，丝绸之路经济带是习近平主席在访问哈萨克斯坦的时候提出来的。后来在印度尼西亚，习主席又提出21世纪海上丝绸之路。这“一陆一海”两大倡议是要以中国进一步对外开放，特别是加快向西开放为契机，为自古以来的丝绸之路精神注入新的时代内涵，与各国一道，为亚洲的整体振兴插上两支强劲的翅膀。

These two initiatives will focus on economic cooperation and people-to-people and cultural exchanges and prioritize connectivity and trade and investment facilitation. We will pursue these initiatives through equal-footed consultation and incremental progress, with a clear goal to deliver benefits to all and build a community of shared interests.

“一带一路”的主线是经济合作和人文交流，优先是互联互通和贸易投资便利化，方式是平等协商、循序渐进。目的更清楚，就是合作共赢，打造利益共同体。

The door of these two initiatives is wide open, and it will proceed in parallel with the existing cooperation mechanisms and ideas in the region. We welcome countries in the region and other interested countries to take an active part in these two initiatives so that together, we will discuss and build them and benefit from them.

“一带一路”的大门是敞开的，与本地区现存的各种机制与设想并行不悖。我们欢迎本地区以及有意愿的国家都积极参与进来，共同探讨，共同建设，共同受益。谢谢。

China National Radio: From what you've said, Foreign Minister Wang, we can all see that China had a full diplomatic agenda in the past year. You've been in the position of Foreign Minister for a year now. Can you talk to us about your personal experience and impression?

王外长，您刚才回答了方方面面的问题，可以感受到外交工作是十分繁重的。那么您能不能谈一下过去一年，您个人工作的感受？谢谢。

Wang Yi: This is the first time I give such a big conference and I thought that such a question would come up. Let me say in relation to your question that I'm a member of China's diplomatic service. Like my colleagues, I feel a heavy responsibility and a glorious mission to engage in diplomatic work at an important time when our nation is marching toward rejuvenation.

作为第一次外长记者会，我知道可能免不了要回答这个问题。我想告诉各位的是，作为中国外交队伍当中的一员，能够在我们民族走向复兴的重要时期从事外交工作，我和我的同事们一样，深感责任重大、使命光荣。

We Chinese diplomats must live by the core values of loyalty, responsibility and devotion. Our task is to face the problems and solve them. Our job is to act responsibly for the nation, win honor for the country and serve the people.

我们外交人员要切实履行忠诚、使命、奉献这一核心价值观。我们的工作是要面对问题、解决问题。我们的职责是为民族担当、为国家争光、为人民服务。

To conduct diplomacy well in the new era, first of all, we must have confidence. Confidence comes from the strength and prosperity of our motherland. Today's China is marching ever faster toward what we call the "two centenary goals". The motherland and the people are our firm backing and peaceful development is our firm commitment. We have every confidence and ability to create an even more favorable external environment for the rejuvenation of our nation.

要办好新时期的中国外交，我们首先要有底气。底气来自于祖国的强盛。今天的中国正在加快实现“两个百年”的重要目标。祖国和人民是我们的坚实后盾，和平发展是我们的坚定方针。我们完全有信心、有能力，为民族复兴营造更为良好的外部环境。

We must also have backbone. The backbone comes from our national pride. Gone is the century of humiliation in China's modern history. We feel passionately about our sovereignty and national dignity. We have our own judgment about international affairs. We follow the independent foreign policy of peace. We uphold our national interests as well as international justice. This is the character of Chinese diplomats and why we have so much support in the world.

我们还要有骨气。骨气来自于民族的自豪，近代以来的百年屈辱史已经一去不复返了。我们对国家的主权和民族尊严抱有强烈的情感，我们对世界事务有自己的判断。我们坚持奉行独立自主的和平外交政策，维护国家利益，捍卫国际公理，这是中国外交人员的风骨，也是中国外交得道多助的一个基础。

We must also show generosity. Generosity comes from the self-confidence of an old civilization. The Chinese civilization has thrived for 5,000 years without any interruption. An important reason is that we are like the ocean that admits all rivers and streams. Today, as we pursue major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, it is even more important to draw nourishment and strength from China's rich and profound cultural heritage and show to the world that the Chinese people are poised, confident, open and enterprising.

我们同时还要大气。大气来自于文明的自信。中华文明五千年生生不息，一个重要原因就是具有海纳百川的胸襟。今天我们推进中国特色大国外交，更要从博大精深的文明积淀中汲取养分和力量，要向世人展示我们中国人的从容、自信、开放和进取。谢谢大家！

The press conference lasted 95 minutes and it was attended by more than 500 journalists from home and abroad.

新闻发布会持续95分钟，500多名中外记者参加。