China does not intend to over-step its strength while playing a role in international diplomacy, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said today, seeking to allay apprehensions in some quarters on his country's rapid rise.
At the same time, the Minister said China would not shy away from its responsibilities in the international arena, and will meet its global obligations "within its capacity".
"China will never shirk from international roles that are within our capacity, and will continue to meet our global obligations. At the same time, China, as a developing country, will make more contributions within its capacity to world peace and development," Yang said.
"We won't do things that go beyond our strength and current level of development," he told the official China Daily ahead of this week's annual session of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC).
Seeking to play down apprehensions of confrontation with the US and India, he said China will use its full repertoire of diplomatic skills to deal with international affairs, but there may be issues "beyond its influence".
In his interview, Yang also referred to 'threat perceptions' fuelled by China's rapid economic development.
{{/usCountry}}In his interview, Yang also referred to 'threat perceptions' fuelled by China's rapid economic development.
{{/usCountry}}Yang said with its growth China has played a positive role in the world which has benefited people around the world.
"Facts will continue to show that China's development poses no threat to anyone; instead, it offers more opportunities for all," Yang said.