There are nearly 200 countries and a population of over 6 billion in today's world. International affairs should be addressed by all countries through consultations rather than monopolised by a few powers.

When President Jiang Zemin visited India in 1996, the two sides decided that they would jointly build a constructive partnership of cooperation oriented towards the 21st century.

Since China has a population of 1.1 billion, it won't feel lonely even if it becomes the only socialist country.

Since the end of the Cold War, hegemonism has become increasingly unpopular.

Multi- polarisation has become an inevitable trend in the process of shaping a global political pattern and has been widely welcomed by the international community as it reflects the common interests and aspiration of the overwhelming majority of countries.

If you create a new party... to try to deny the communist party leadership, then not be allowed to exist.

As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century.