1 "Although the journey is long, it is coming, and although it is difficult, it will be accomplished."

On February 27, Wang Yi talked about the situation on the peninsula during the meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Russia and India. At that time, he said, "Although the journey is long, it will be done soon, and although things are difficult, they will be accomplished." The ups and downs of the situation on the Korean Peninsula over the past few decades tell us that dialogue and consultation are the fundamental way out, and only by meeting each other halfway can we achieve steady and long-term progress.

2 "There is nothing wrong in the world, it's up to people to disturb themselves"

On March 20, when talking about "some Western countries hyping up the 'debt theory' of China-Africa cooperation", the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Geng Shuang pointed out that these remarks are not consistent with the facts and have no market at all in Africa. Whether China-Africa cooperation projects are effective or not, the African people have the most say.

He added: "There is a saying in China, 'There is nothing in the world except for people who bother themselves.' Some people seem to be worrying about China-Africa relations and China-Africa cooperation. I am really afraid that they will get tired."

3 “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”

On July 17, in response to the statement that “the United States said that there is still a long way to go to reach an agreement,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang responded: "The United States believes that there is still a long way to go before reaching an economic and trade agreement. China has a saying that can be used as a response: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. No matter how long the road is, as long as you take a step forward and be firm If you move forward, you will always reach the end.”

4 “You can’t be too ‘American’”

On July 29, in response to “The U.S. issued a statement on the status of developing countries in the WTO. Regarding the memorandum, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded: "The words and deeds of the United States on the status of developing countries in the WTO have further exposed the willfulness, arrogance and selfishness of the United States. This approach is inconsistent with its status as the world's largest power." The status is not worthy. There is a popular saying in China: You can’t be too ‘American’. I hope some people in the United States can reflect deeply.”

5 “Haha”

On July 31, in response to Trump's statement that he would impose "more stringent conditions on China after his re-election," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded: "I have seen relevant reports. I I just want to say 'hehe'."

She pointed out that in the past year of Sino-US economic and trade negotiations, everyone has witnessed who has gone back on his word, broken his word, and been inconsistent. China’s position on economic and trade consultations remains consistent.

6 "A gentleman's words are hard to follow"

On August 21, when talking about "the US Secretary of State said that China is 'not trustworthy'", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang He said that the Chinese people have always believed that "a gentleman's words are hard to follow." More than 2,000 years ago, Master Confucius taught us that we must "be true to our words and be resolute in our deeds." This is our cultural tradition and the way we treat people. China has a very good credit record in complying with international treaties and fulfilling international obligations.

7 "A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain always has a close relationship"

On August 23, in response to the "Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong suspending local employees from traveling to mainland China", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement Geng Shuang responded: "This is Canada's own decision, and we respect it. But I want to tell Canada something, a saying from Confucius, which is called 'a gentleman is magnanimous, and a villain always has his worries.' If you If you act upright, sit upright, and do not break any laws or regulations, then your safety and legitimate rights and interests will be fully guaranteed when you come to China. But if you have ulterior motives and are up to no good, you may have to be frightened in China and be extra careful. ”

8 “Ants are attracted by locust trees and exaggerate the country, but it’s not easy for a cockroach to shake a tree.”

On September 11, in response to the matter of “the United States may suspend the export of law enforcement equipment to Hong Kong”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying responded: "It is the connivance and support of some US politicians that make the anti-China disruptors in Hong Kong so unscrupulous and emboldened. I remember not long ago, Yang Guang, spokesperson of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, expressed his views on the current situation in Hong Kong. At the press conference, Chairman Mao Zedong once quoted a few lines from "The River is Red" written in 1963. Today, I would like to continue with the following two lines of those lines: "It is not easy for an ant to exaggerate the country because of the locust tree, but it is not easy for a cricket to shake the tree." '! ”

9 “When things are ripe, things will fall into place”

On September 17, in response to “When will China formally establish diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands?”, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said , China highly appreciates the decision of the Solomon Islands government to recognize the one-China principle, sever so-called "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities, and establish diplomatic relations with China. We support this important decision made by Solomon Islands independently as a sovereign and independent country.

As for when China will formally establish diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands, there is an old saying in China that things will fall into place when they are ripe.

10 "It is important for people to be self-aware"

On November 27, when talking about "the US ambassador said that China and the United States cannot be compared morally", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang responded He said: "I would like to advise Mr. Grenell and some politicians in the United States. People should be self-aware and ask them to reflect on the problems of the United States as soon as possible, give up their prejudices and obsessions, and stop the endless anti-China noise. It is still the same sentence we often say. Please don’t overestimate your own ability to spread lies, and don’t underestimate others’ ability to judge. If you repeat a lie a thousand times, it will still remain a lie.

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People’s Daily Online—You can’t be too American! These ten quotes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2019 are very Chinese