On China-Africa ties

China-Africa relations are expected to make new progress this year, as the two sides mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. 

On globalization

China will not only act as "the world's factory" but also "the world's market", highlighting the key role of a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. 

On China-Japan ties

Wang Yi said that the future of China-Japan relations hinges on Japan's behavior, urging the country to reflect on history and avoid repeating the disastrous mistakes of the past. "A strong China with 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or overturn history's verdict on aggression," he said. 

On South China Sea

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are looking forward to completing the consultation on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea this year. The consultation "has reached crunch time", Wang said.