Highlights of press conference on China's foreign policy

Beijing to host 2nd Belt and Road forum

The second forum on the Belt and Road cooperation will be held in Beijing in late April, with more comprehensive cooperation.

President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech during the opening ceremony.

The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, or BRF, will have more foreign heads of state and government than the previous forum and thousands of delegates from over a hundred are expected to attend.

Huawei's lawsuit case

China supports the company and individual in question in seeking legal redress to protect their own interests and refusing to be victimized like silent lambs.

The Chinese government has and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese businesses and citizens.

"This is the duty of the Chinese government."

China-Europe relations

Europe is always an important priority on China's diplomatic agenda and China supports European integration and a united and strong EU.

According to Wang, President Xi Jinping will visit Europe later this month as he kicks off this year's overseas trip.

China welcomes Italy and other European countries to take an active part in the Belt and Road Initiative.