Experts hail nation's 'resolute and steadfast' diplomatic efforts

Chinese diplomacy in the past year has been resolute and steadfast in opening-up amid a series of challenges and conflicts, especially from protectionism and unilateralism, according to experts.

Petre Roman, a former prime minister of Romania, said, "China is probably the only great power to wield the opening-up policy in its diplomatic efforts for larger and better collaboration among all the countries of the world."

This year, China has maintained traditional friendships with major countries such as Russia, and improved relations with some neighboring nations, including India and Japan.