China pledges more contribution to world peace

 BEIJING, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Monday addressed an event for foreign diplomats¹ and representatives of international agencies and said that China will work with other nations toward world peace and development.

"China will, together with all other countries, share opportunities, tackle challenges, and make new and greater contribution to the lofty cause of peace and development for mankind," Yang said at a New Year Reception hosted by the Foreign Ministry².

Briefing the guests on the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Yang said China will continue to hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual³ benefit; promote equality, mutual trust, inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutually beneficial cooperation in international relations; firmly pursue an independent foreign policy of peace; unwaveringly follow the path of peaceful development and grow friendship and cooperation in all fields with other countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

According to the foreign minister, 2012 has seen fresh and important progress in China's diplomatic work, as evidenced by the country's growing international standing⁴ and influence.

"We have advanced our ties with other countries and deepened good-neighborly friendship and cooperation with our neighbors," Yang said.

He told the audience, "We have played the responsible and constructive⁵ role of a big country in dealing⁶ with international and regional hotspot issues, worked actively⁷ to push for peaceful settlement of disputes and issues, and stood for non-intervention in others' internal affairs and other basic norms governing international relations.

"We have carried out extensive public diplomacy⁸ activities as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges to encourage deeper understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people of other countries."

Yang said China's diplomacy will maintain continuity and consistency⁹, and the country will adapt itself to new developments and requirements, both domestically and internationally.

"We will seek to create a more favorable international environment for our efforts to complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieve socialist¹⁰ modernization," he said. "In the coming year, we look forward to maintaining good cooperation with all of you and stepping up mutual support and coordination¹¹ with all related agencies."

In his address, Nolana Ta-Ama, dean of the Diplomatic Corps¹² and Togo's ambassador to China, hailed China's great achievements in 2012.

"In today's world, the positive developments would not have been possible without China's decisive contribution," he said, particularly stressing China's role in tackling the international financial crisis and addressing environment and climate change issues.

"I cannot help but mention the courage of China as a permanent member of the UN Security Council in urging countries in conflicts to respect the concerns of all parties, show flexibility¹³ and practicality and resolve crises through dialogue and other diplomatic means," he added.

More than 400 people, including Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo, attended Monday's reception in Beijing.

1 diplomats   

n.外交官( diplomat的名词复数 )；有手腕的人，善于交际的人

参考例句：

• These events led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from the country. 这些事件导致一些高级外交官被驱逐出境。
• The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country. 法院对驻本国的外交官无裁判权。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

3 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

4 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

5 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

6 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

7 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

8 diplomacy   

n.外交；外交手腕，交际手腕

参考例句：

• The talks have now gone into a stage of quiet diplomacy.会谈现在已经进入了“温和外交”阶段。
• This was done through the skill in diplomacy. 这是通过外交手腕才做到的。

9 consistency   

n.一贯性，前后一致，稳定性；(液体的)浓度

参考例句：

• Your behaviour lacks consistency.你的行为缺乏一贯性。
• We appreciate the consistency and stability in China and in Chinese politics.我们赞赏中国及其政策的连续性和稳定性。

10 socialist   

n.社会主义者；adj.社会主义的

参考例句：

• China is a socialist country,and a developing country as well.中国是一个社会主义国家，也是一个发展中国家。
• His father was an ardent socialist.他父亲是一个热情的社会主义者。

11 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

12 corps   

n.(通信等兵种的)部队；(同类作的)一组

参考例句：

• The medical corps were cited for bravery in combat.医疗队由于在战场上的英勇表现而受嘉奖。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

13 flexibility   

n.柔韧性，弹性，（光的）折射性，灵活性

参考例句：

• Her great strength lies in her flexibility.她的优势在于她灵活变通。
• The flexibility of a man's muscles will lessen as he becomes old.人老了肌肉的柔韧性将降低。