Communist Party diplomat Liu Jianchao steps up role in China's foreign policy drive
Liu’s 18 months as head of the international department marked by overseas visits and a willingness to weigh in on global affairs.
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Liu’s 18 months as head of the international department marked by overseas visits and a willingness to weigh in on global affairs.
"Dare to be good at struggle and to become defenders of the national interest. It is necessary to... resolutely safeguard the interests of national sovereignty, security and development with a posture of readiness and a firm will to defy strong powers," Xi told Chinese overseas envoys gathered in Beijing, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
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