▌The Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China came into force on July 1
《中华人民共和国对外关系法》自7月1日起施行
▌The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress officially passed the Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China on June 28, which came into force on July 1, 2023.
6月28日，中国全国人大常委会正式通过了对外关系法。该法自今年7月1日起施行。
▌The Law on Foreign Relations of the People’s Republic of China is the first basic law that fully outlines China’s major policies, principles and positions, and systems and structures concerning China’s interaction with the world, and provides the overall rules and regulations on China’s foreign relations. This piece of legislation has a foundational and guiding role in China’s legal system on foreign affairs. Its main function is to lay out the guiding principles for China’s diplomacy in general and set out the fundamental and principled provisions for the work in various fields on foreign relations.
▌This legislation embodies the goal of China’s foreign policy which is to safeguard world peace and promote common development. It reflects China’s strong hope for peace, development and win-win cooperation. It reaffirms China’s conviction in building a community with a shared future for mankind, building a new type of international relations, and promoting the common values of humanity. The legislation is also a clear demonstration of China’s determination and commitment to defend national sovereignty, security and development interests and uphold international fairness and justice.
