Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on the 11th that in developing foreign relations, China treats all countries equally. The growing circle of friends in China is due to China's adherence to the principles of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit in developing relations with other countries. It is also a reflection of China's increasing international influence and moral appeal. At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Media reports stated that in the past year, China has improved its relations with 17 countries and regions, most of which are developing countries. According to reports, China is seeking to unite the "global south", and the US diplomatic strategy relies on alliances mainly composed of wealthy countries. However, China is going the opposite way by wooing developing countries, which make up the majority of the world's population. What is China's comment on this? Mao Ning said, "In developing foreign relations, China treats all countries equally, equally, and with respect. We believe that each country should have its own position in the international system and be able to play its due role. The fate of the world should be jointly controlled by all countries, and the future of the world needs to be created by everyone working together." Mao Ning said that in 2023, China has continuously deepened and expanded equality, openness, and cooperation A global partnership network for cooperation, with increasingly wide circle of friends, more new friends, and more loyal old friends. This is because China has always developed relations with other countries based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit. It is also a reflection of China's increasing international influence and moral appeal, which is fundamentally different from the small circles and geopolitical interests of individual countries. Mao Ning said that as a developing country, China is a natural member of the "global South" and has always breathed and shared a common destiny with the vast number of developing countries, firmly safeguarding the common interests of developing countries. The unity and cooperation between China and developing countries is not about wooing or confronting anyone, but about jointly defending world peace, promoting global development, and maintaining international order. "We will continue to combine China's development with the world's development, combine the interests of the Chinese people and the people of the world, work together with other countries to address challenges, and promote the world towards a better and brighter future." Mao Ning said. Reporter Shao Yibo