Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes questions from the press during a news conference on the sidelines of the two sessions on Tuesday. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Beijing "will not accommodate" Pyongyang's pushing its nuclear and missile programs, while Pyongyang's need for development and security will be supported. Read More

On Korean Peninsula issue

China will stay unwavering to pursue the denuclearization in the Korean Peninsula.

"We are open to any or all the initiatives which could help bring the nuclear issue on the peninsula back to the negotiating table," Wang said. Read More

On protecting overseas interests

China is building necessary infrastructure and logistical capacities in regions with a concentration of China's interests, which is reasonable, logical and consistent with international practices.

China's interests are expanding overseas, 30,000 businesses are operating in the world, and millions of Chinese are working everywhere around the globe.

"It is a pressing task for China's diplomacy to better protect its growing overseas interests," Wang said, adding China will not take the old path of expansionism and will not be engaged in any form of power politics. Read More

On Philippines's arbitration

China is acting fully in line with law while not accepting the South China Sea arbitration filed by the Philippines. Read More