Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session in Beijing on Sunday. Wang used "air quotes" as he said China was not like "some who engaged in illegal construction in another person's house," and the country does not accept criticism when it is merely building facilities in its own yard. 

March 9, 2015

"China's diplomatic thrust for 2015 will focus on promoting the "One Belt, One Road" initiatives, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on the sidelines of the ongoing national legislative session on Sunday. 

Analysts believe Wang's statements further explain Chinese President Xi Jinping's view on China's foreign policy as China is expected to enhance exchanges with neighboring countries and adopt a more proactive approach toward major issues. 

"The operative term for China's foreign policy in 2015 will be 'one focus and two main themes,'" Wang said. 

On the progress of the "Belt and Road" initiatives, Wang said China will further enhance dialogue with other countries, expand shared interests and explore possible areas of mutual benefit."

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