“China has a good record of keeping promises. We honor our words with actions.”

— Qin Gang

"Ambassador Qin Gang Takes an Interview with Forbes" https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/zwbd_665378/202205/t20220506_10682131.html (5 May 2022)

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