Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, answers questions about the country's foreign policy and diplomatic relations at a press conference on Thursday during the the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

Here are some highlights:

China to firmly be force for peace, stability, progress

Faced with the complex and volatile international environment, China will firmly be a force for peace, stability and progress in the world, Wang Yi said Thursday.

Peaceful coexistence bottom line of China-US relations

Peaceful coexistence is the bottom line of China-US relations, and the consequences of a conflict between the two major countries are unimaginable, Wang Yi said.

The United States should take an objective and rational view of China's development, and match its words with actions to honor the commitments on China-US relations, said Wang.

Improvements in China-US ties since summit in San Francisco last November, but challenges remain, said Wang.

China advocates equal, orderly multi-polar world, inclusive economic globalization that benefits all, said Wang.

International community must push for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, said Wang.

One-China principle is a prevailing international consensus, said Wang.