According to one high-level official, direct exchanges between top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and foreign political parties have played an indispensable role in promoting diplomatic relations.
Wang Jiarui spoke with with China Daily in an exclusive interview. He is head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Here are some of his remarks:
"During breakthroughs in relations with other countries and some important diplomatic deployments, inter-party exchanges have played a unique role with its special advantages like 'all-weather dialogue', 'soft diplomacy' and 'personal connections'.”
"As the ruling party of China, the diplomatic job of the CPC has been an important component of the nation's diplomacy, and always serves the country's overall diplomatic goals.
He continued by saying "The CPC has committed itself to fostering friendly communication with foreign political parties and guaranteeing smooth sailing of relations with other countries no matter how the climate in foreign political arenas changes."
Wang also claimed the CPC has actively participated in solving flashpoint regional issues such as the Korean Peninsula nuclear stalemate and the Middle East peace negotiations,
He said "We played a role in mediating and promoting negotiations by widely engaging with different political groups."
The International Department director said communication between CPC and foreign political parties has made big strides since the 16th CPC National Congress in 2002.
He concluded by saying "After years of efforts, an all-round, multi-channel, wide-ranging and thorough new party diplomacy style with Chinese characteristics is maturing."
Questions:
1. What is Wang Jiarui's position?
2. Wang mentions three advantages of the Party's style of diplomacy. What are they?
3. He said "a new party diplomacy style with Chinese characteristics" is doing what?
Answers:
1. Head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.
2. All-weather dialogue, soft diplomacy and personal connections.
3. Maturing.
（英语点津 Linda 编辑）
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