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

We have reiterated on many occasions that China wishes to establish and develop long-term, good-neighbourly and friendly relations with all countries in south Asia.

A multi-polar world can not exist without recognising the status and participation of developing countries.

Today, being the biggest developing countries in the world, China and India are both committed to developing their economy and raising their people's living standards.

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.

If some Western politician claims he is in a position to use the normal Western methods to feed and clothe 1.2 billion Chinese, we would be happily prepared to elect him president of China.

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