Diplomatic aim is peace

Our Premier Wen's pledge that China is willing to respond to risks and challenges and share development opportunities with the international community received thunderous applause from lawmakers and political consultants attending the NPC and CPPCC annual sessions in Beijing yesterday.

Wen's promise shows that China, as a responsible member of the global village, is ready to work with others to tackle major issues in order to promote world peace and development. Wen said that China would further promote its relations with other major and neighboring countries for that purpose.

This should be welcomed by the international community, which is still struggling to emerge from global recession and to find ways to tackle climate change and ensure world security. Given its determination to pursue peaceful development, China will indeed help international efforts to resolve these issues.