FM sets out foreign policy priorities

China will continue its 'constructive role' on hotspot issues in year ahead

As senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi elaborated on China's diplomatic priorities and major events to be held in the coming year, analysts said China's stability and its policy consistency are "of the greatest certainty for the world".

Speaking at an annual think tank seminar in Beijing on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Wang said that "unstable and uncertain factors will rise significantly" in the international situation next year, while China's diplomatic mission will continue to "hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and a win-win approach".

There are a number of highlights on China's diplomatic calendar for next year, including hosting the Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as China took over the SCO presidency in July.