Dear Friends,

The year 2023?marks the beginning of full implementation of the guiding principles?laid down at the 20th?CPC National Congress and a?new journey to build China into a modern socialist country in all respects. The new journey is one of glory and dream, but there are also major tests along the way. We will rally even more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and acquire a deep understanding of?the decisive?significance?of establishing Comrade Xi Jinping's core position in?both?the Party Central Committee and the Party as a whole and establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. We will?strengthen our consciousness of the need to maintain political integrity, think in?big-picture terms, follow the?leadership core?and keep in alignment with the central Party leadership. We will?enhance confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and uphold General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position in both the Party Central Committee and the Party as a whole as well as the authority?of?the Party Central Committee?and its centralized, unified leadership.?We will fully implement the policies set by the 20th?CPC National Congress, and break new ground in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.?To this end:

First, we will better serve head-of-state diplomacy and?central tasks. Next year, head-of-state diplomacy will reach a new climax, and many highlights are expected in home-ground diplomacy. We will seize the momentum following the 20th?CPC National Congress, spare no effort in strengthening overall planning and providing good services, and create?new prospects for?the cause of the Party and the country on the new journey in the new era. We will bear?in mind the country's most fundamental interests, and make sure our work conforms with?the central tasks of the Party and the country. We will accurately understand and wisely respond to?changes, and take action to make changes. We will do our best to prevent and defuse major external risks and challenges.

Second, we will expand all-round diplomacy in a coordinated manner. We will deepen strategic mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Russia,?and?cement China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. We will follow through on the common understandings?reached between the Chinese and US Presidents, strive to recalibrate China-US relationship,?and bring it back on the right course. We will engage in closer high-level exchanges and strategic communication with Europe and promote the sound and steady growth of China-Europe relations. We will stay committed to the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness and the policy of forging friendship and partnership in our?neighborhood, and deepen friendship, mutual trust and convergence of interests with our neighbors. We will uphold the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith and the principle of pursuing the greater good and shared interests, strengthen solidarity and cooperation with other developing countries, and safeguard and expand the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Third, we will continue to look for the widest possible convergence of interests?in global governance. We will hold high the banner of?building?a community with a shared future for mankind, and vigorously advocate the common values of humanity.?Through building a new type of international relations and based on the implementation of the GDI and the GSI, we will firmly uphold the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and build more consensus, pool greater strength and take more actions for the cause of global development and security.

Fourth, we will actively serve?high-quality development and opening-up. Next year will mark the tenth anniversary of President Xi Jinping's proposal of the Belt and Road Initiative. All parties are looking forward to the convening of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation where we can jointly take stock of?the achievements and draw up a blueprint to make this "belt of development"?that benefits the world more prosperous and broaden this "road to happiness"?that benefits humanity. The significant achievements and latest developments?in?COVID?control have ushered in a new stage in the pandemic response. Given the situation,?we consider it?necessary to?further facilitate the flow of personnel between China and other countries, ensure stable and smooth industrial and supply chains, and foster new drivers for global development.

Fifth, we will?build a stronger line?of defense?to?protect our?national interests. We will unequivocally oppose all acts of hegemony, bullying and highhandedness, reject all unilateral protectionist moves, firmly?safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, resolutely fight all forces that attempt to hold back and even halt the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and hold the strategic initiative of national development and security firmly in our own hands.

Sixth, we will focus on strengthening?our international communication capacity?and make our voice heard loud and clear. We will communicate the guiding principles?of the 20th CPC?National Congress?to the world, and tell engaging?stories of the CPC, of Chinese modernization, and of?building a community with a shared future for mankind, so as to steadily increase the world's understanding and recognition of the Chinese path, visions and system. We will adapt to the new developments in digitalization and omnimedia, to spread truth to more places and leave no room for lies.

Dear Friends,

The best way to celebrate our?history is to write a new page for the future. The best way to embrace?the future is to create?an even brighter future.

On the new journey?ahead, we in the diplomatic service will follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, and stand firmly on the right side of history and on the side of progress of human civilizations. We will maintain a global vision, forge ahead?with greater resolve, and write a new chapter and secure new successes in major-country diplomacy?with Chinese?characteristics from?a broader perspective and through?stronger actions.

Thank you.