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Yang hosts Foreign Ministry open day
www.chinanews.cn 2007-05-21 09:40:21
(Source: China Daily)
China's new Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi shakes hands with a visitor on
the Open Day of the Ministry in Beijing on Saturday, May 19, 2007.
[Xinhua]
May 21 - China's diplomacy is people-oriented, the newly appointed
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Saturday to more than 180 members of
the public from across the country who were attending a ministry open day.
"China's diplomacy serves the interests of the people and the people are
the foundation for our diplomatic work," the 57-year-old minister said.
"The power, wisdom and dynamism of China's diplomacy all come from the
people."
Yang spoke to the crowd, who ranged in age from four to 75, from the
ministry's lobby at 11 am. It was the first time he had met with the
public since taking over from Li Zhaoxing on April 27.
"We are implementing all-round diplomatic policies: Stablizing and
developing relations with the world's powers, promoting good
relationships with our neighbors and strengthening unity and cooperation
with developing countries," Yang said.
"We are also actively developing multilateral diplomacy and enhancing
partnerships with other countries in trade and business while
safeguarding the legitimate interests of overseas Chinese nationals and
enterprises."
A career diplomat with three overseas postings to his name - all in the
United States, starting as second secretary to the Chinese ambassador -
Yang has impressed many with his broad knowledge, mastery of the English
language and persuasiveness. He is known as a lover of Chinese
calligraphy and also an excellent ping-pong player.
Du Yongdao, an elderly man with an interest in diplomacy, said: "Minister
Yang looks very gentle, suave and cordial."
Du was one of those chosen to visit the Foreign Ministry, which is often
regarded by the public as a place of mystery, after submitting an online
application. Saturday's visitors included office workers, farmers,
university students, middle-school students, retirees and engineers.
Yang also took questions from his guests, including, "How can China make
its voice louder in international affairs?" and "What qualities must a
good diplomat possess?"
Liu Jianchao, director of the information department, and Lin Nan,
vice-director of the protocol department, also spoke to the visitors
about China's diplomatic policies and international protocol as well as
telling a few anecdotes from the world of diplomacy.
The assembled audience laughed when Liu told the story of a young Shaolin
monk who last year drank tea with Russian President Vladimir Putin and
toured the Kremlin Palace, which is out of bounds to even most senior
diplomats.
But what surprised them more was finding out that a State banquet
includes just three main dishes and a soup starter.
This was the 12th open day to be held at the Foreign Ministry since 2003.
Since then, about 2,000 members of the public have visited and learned
about the nation's diplomatic work.
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