Foreign Minister Qin Gang briefs the media: Highlights (3)

Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks at a news conference during the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 7, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

- Taiwan question

Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people, no other country should interfere.

The Taiwan question is the first red line of China-US relations that cannot be crossed. US should stop containing China by exploiting Taiwan question.

China will continue to show the utmost sincerity and make the utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification, but it will reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. 

Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks at a news conference during the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 7, 2023. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn]

- Ukraine crisis

The Ukraine crisis is a tragedy that could have been avoided.

China chooses peace and dialogue over war and sanctions.

China has offered 12 propositions on settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

China has not provided any weapons to either side of Ukraine conflict.

Peace talks should begin as soon as possible.

- Belt and Road Initiative

Belt and Road Initiative is high-quality public good initiated by China and shared by the world.

BRI has established more than 3, 000 cooperation projects over past 10 years.

It is never China that should be accused of creating the so-called debt traps.