State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Inspects Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center

On December 21, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi inspected the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS). Wang Yi also had a discussion with representatives of the studies center and the CIIS.

Wang Yi fully acknowledged the achievements made by the studies center this year, saying that promoting the development of the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Studies Center is an important achievement of China's diplomacy in 2021. Over the past year, the studies center has vigorously carried out research, interpretation and communication of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, and made remarkable achievements in areas such as political progress, capacity building, brand building and team building.

Wang Yi emphasized, Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy is an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, a major theoretical achievement in applying the basic tenets of Marxism to the practice of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics, and a fundamental reference and guide to action for China's foreign affairs in the new era. It has important significance of the times, rich theoretical value, great practical significance and far-reaching global influence. Wang Yi put forward four-point hope for the studies center to further improve the research, interpretation and communication of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy: First, uphold the core position of Comrade Xi Jinping both in the Central Committee of the CPC and the whole party, and the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and be a firm believer in Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Second, consolidate the academic foundation and be a brave climber of the theoretical peak of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Third, carry forward the spirit of innovation and be a down-to-earth practitioner of guiding the study of international issues with Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Fourth, improve communication ability, and be an international communicator of the global vision of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy.

Wang Yi pointed out that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the CIIS. The CIIS has long helped the vigorous development of theoretical research on China's diplomacy, experienced the extraordinary advance of China's diplomacy, and made unremitting efforts in areas such as political advice, theoretical analysis, and interpretation and communication, and achieved gratifying results. The CIIS should seize the opportunities, continue to give full play to its fine tradition, and strengthen political guidance and capacity building, so as to be the "main force" of high-end think tanks, the "pacesetter" of theoretical research, the "incubator" of foreign policy, the "vanguard" of public diplomacy and the "gathering place" of high-end talents. The CIIS should enhance its policy influence, social influence and international influence, continue to open up new prospects for the major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and greet the successful convening of the 20th National Congress of the CPC with excellent achievements.

During the inspection, Wang Yi, accompanied by Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng, CIIS President Xu Bu and others, visited the showroom of the CIIS.