China registered rapid yet steady economic growth and made fresh headway in the building of a harmonious society in 2006,the year in which the Eleventh Five-year Plan for National Economic and Social Development began to be implemented.We continued to pursue in 2006 peace,development and cooperation and an independent foreign policy of peace.We endeavored to promote the building of a harmonious world of enduring peace and common prosperity.We strengthened friendship and cooperation with our neighbors，made steady progress in our relations with developed countries and enhanced solidarity and cooperation with other developing countries.We actively pursued multilateral diplomacy and played a constructive role in addressing hotspot issues such as the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and the Iranian nuclear issue.The successful holding of a series of important meetings in China,including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit marking the fifth anniversary of the organization，the Commemorative Summit Marking the 15 th Anniversary of China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation，boosted China＇s foreign relations and external cooperation.We conducted China＇s diplomacy in the interests of the Chinese people. Following the principle of putting people first in governance,we provided adequate and effective consular protection services and upheld the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals and companies overseas.We are proud to be able to work as diplomats to advance the interests of China and its people and contribute our share to the lofty cause of world peace and common development.The 2007 edition of China＇s Foreign Affairs gives a full account of the conduct of China＇s diplomacy in 2006.I hope those who read this book will get this message:The Chinese people love peace,and they are sincere friends and partners of people throughout the world.
