During China’s National People’s Congress session last week, the press conference by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attracted considerable attention. Wang, a member of the all-powerful ruling politburo of the CCP, is now the most senior official to speak to international media at the event. (A traditional annual news conference by China’s premier was discontinued last year). Wang’s speech naturally intrigued China-watchers: how would he address US President Donald Trump’s unconventional approach, whether to Washington’s alliances, the country’s position on brokering peace in Ukraine, or China’s next move on the South China Sea?
The Chinese foreign minister’s press conference showed Beijing is still reticent about its role as a global leader (Yu Jie, Chatham House)
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