WangYi：AssertivenesshasneverbeenpartoftheChinesetradition

原标题：Wang Yi：Assertiveness has never been part of the Chinese tradition

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the press on Friday on the sidelines of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing. Wang answered questions from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and foreign relations.

Wang Yi：Assertiveness has never been part of the Chinese tradition, and hegemony will never be our choice even when we become stronger.

Wang Yi：China will surely become stronger, but will not be assertive. China values its independence, but will not go it alone. China will stand up for its rights, but will not seek hegemony.

原文如下：

咄咄逼人从来不是中国的传统，国强必霸压根不是我们的选择。

中国必将走向强大，但不会更加强硬。中国崇尚独立自主，但不会独断专行。中国当然要坚定维权，但不会谋求霸权。