China not seeking expansion – Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China won’t pursue an expansionist strategy nor establish a hegemony, at the opening of the national congress of the Communist Party of China.

In a report at the opening of the 19th party congress, which is held every five years, Xi said China would continue to uphold its fundamental foreign policy goal of preserving peace, and remain firm in strengthening friendship and cooperation with other countries.