BEIJING, March 7. /TASS/. Authorities in China will stick to an independent policy course against the backdrop of the drastic changes underway in the international arena, China’s top diplomat Qin Gang said on Tuesday.
"Major changes, unseen in the past 100 years, are taking place globally. Under the circumstances, China will pursue a peaceful and independent foreign policy and stick to mutually advantageous strategies," Qin told a press conference during the annual plenary meetings of the country’s top advisory and legislative bodies underway in Beijing this week.
Beijing will always contribute to maintaining peace on the planet and preserving the existing world order, Qin added.
The first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, the country’s parliament) kicked off on Sunday and it will end on March 13. It coincided with the work of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country’s top political advisor.
This week, Chinese lawmakers and advisors are discussing key issues surrounding the country’s social and economic development, and coordinating domains for further reform. The sessions will result in the election of new top officials, including the Chinese vice-president and the premier of the State Council.