On January 20, 2020, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the 2020 New Year Reception of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2019 saw China's continued efforts to deepen its friendship and cooperation with other countries and our significant contributions to world peace and development. We have proven time and again with concrete actions that a growing China means a greater force for peace, for justice, and for progress. A China that is firmly committed to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics and to the pursuit of mutually beneficial cooperation will play an increasing role as an anchor of stability in an uncertain world.