| Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China | |
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| 中华人民共和国外交部 | |
| Agency overview | |
| Jurisdiction | People's Republic of China |
| Headquarters | Chaoyang District, Beijing |
| Agency executive | Yang Jiechi, Foreign Minister |
| Parent agency | State Council |
| Website | |
| fmprc.gov.cn/eng/default.htm | |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (simplified Chinese: 中华人民共和国外交部; traditional Chinese: 中華人民共和國外交部; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Wàijiāobù) is an executive agency responsible for foreign relations between the People's Republic of China and other countries in the world. The agency is led by the Foreign Minister. The current minister is Yang Jiechi. The agency has its headquarters in Chaoyang District, Beijing.[1]
It is one of several ministries under the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It is sometimes abbreviated or referred to as MFA.
The agency is responsible for formulating foreign policies, decisions, foreign affairs documents, and statements in regards to the PRC. It also negotiates and signs bilateral and multilateral foreign treaties and agreements. The agency also dispatches foreign affairs representatives to other countries.
It represents P. R. China's interest in United Nations conferences, inter-governmental meetings, and the activities of international organizations. MOFA advises the central government in formulating diplomatic strategies, guidelines, and policies.[2]
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