Peaceful coexistence a cornerstone of foreign policy

The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence proposed by China 60 years ago will remain the cornerstone of foreign policy, Vice-Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said on Tuesday.

China will stick to peaceful coexistence, uphold the principles of the UN Charter and push forward negotiations with countries to address disputes, Liu said.

"China has become an important member in the international community. We are emphasizing the idea of peaceful development, trying to ensure the world, including our neighbors, that China's development is peaceful," he said.