Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes questions from the press during a news conference on the sidelines of the two sessions on Tuesday. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

On construction of 'Belt and Road'

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative should not be seen as expansionism, but rather an open initiative.

The Initiative is China's idea, but the opportunities it has created belong to the world.

The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt that links China with Europe through central and western Asia, and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road connecting China with southeast Asia, Africa and Europe.

On China-US relations

China and the United States can consider more maritime cooperation.

Regarding the US recent announcement of trade restrictions on a Chinese company, Wang said: "We do not think it is the right approach to handle economic and trade disputes. This approach will only hurt others without necessarily benefiting oneself."Read More

On China-DPRK relations

Beijing "will not accommodate" Pyongyang's pushing its nuclear and missile programs, while Pyongyang's need for development and security will be supported. Read More

On Korean Peninsula issue

China will stay unwavering to pursue the denuclearization in the Korean Peninsula.

"We are open to any or all the initiatives which could help bring the nuclear issue on the peninsula back to the negotiating table," Wang said. Read More

On protecting overseas interests

China is building necessary infrastructure and logistical capacities in regions with a concentration of China's interests, which is reasonable, logical and consistent with international practices.

China's interests are expanding overseas, 30,000 businesses are operating in the world, and millions of Chinese are working everywhere around the globe.

"It is a pressing task for China's diplomacy to better protect its growing overseas interests," Wang said, adding China will not take the old path of expansionism and will not be engaged in any form of power politics. Read More

On Philippines's arbitration

China is acting fully in line with law while not accepting the South China Sea arbitration filed by the Philippines. Read More