This is how they see themselves: > Message from the Minister > Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China! On behalf of all my colleagues in the Ministry, I wish to extend to you warm regards and best wishes! > Under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), China’s diplomacy has focused on the main tasks of serving national rejuvenation and promoting human progress, and held high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit. We have stayed committed to independence, maintained a global vision, pursued the path of peaceful development, provided China’s insight, initiatives and strength to addressing the common challenges of humanity, and continually made new contributions to the noble cause of world peace and development.