Highlights of press conference on China's foreign policy

BRI to benefit all

The Belt and Road Initiative is an "economic pie" that benefits the local people rather than a "debt trap" that some countries may fall into.

It is not a geo-political tool but a great opportunity for shared development. The initiative has enabled countries to grow at a faster pace, improve their people's lives, and reaped win-win outcomes.

China-Africa partnership

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.

India-Pakistan tensions

China advised Pakistan and India to quickly turn the page and seek fundamental and long-term improvement in their relations.

China has stressed from the beginning the need to exercise calm and restraint, prevent escalation, find out what has happened and resolve the matter through dialogue.

In the meantime, sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected.

Situation in Afghanistan

There is no vacuum in Afghanistan to be filled, because the land belongs to the people of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan should not again become an arena of great power rivalry, nor should it be subjected to conflicts.

Wang appealed to all parties in Afghanistan to settle differences through dialogues and join hands to push the door to the peace.