November 15, 2017

VIENTIANE -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting and state visits to Vietnam and Laos chart a new course for major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday.

The recent successful convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has drawn worldwide attention, Wang said, adding that the international community lauded China's great achievements and focused on China's development strategy and diplomatic policies.

Xi's attendance at the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and his state visits to China's two socialist neighboring countries from Nov. 10 to 14 marked his first overseas trip after the 19th CPC National Congress.

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