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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)

Description

MFA is the main ministry in charge of the Chinese Government’s foreign policy and engagement with overseas counterparts and international organizations. It protects and promotes Chinese interests around the world, ensuring that the facilitation of foreign aid adheres to the Chinese Government’s geopolitical objectives. Although MFA is less involved in the day-to-day operations of the BRI, it addresses issues when particular projects require diplomatic intervention and assistance.

Source(s) for Description

Adapted from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), “Main Responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China,” accessed in 2022, View the Website; Thomas Hale, Chuyu Liu, and Johannes Urpelainen, “Belt and Road Decision-Making in China and Recipient Countries: How and to What Extent Does Sustainability Matter?,” ISEP & BSG Report, April 2020, View the PDF.

Email Address(es)
Office Address(es)

No. 2 Chaoyangmen South Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100701, People's Republic of China

Mailing Address(es)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, No. 2 Chaoyangmen South Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100701, People's Republic of China

Phone Number(s)

General: +86 10-6596-1114

Department of Asian Affairs: +86 10-6596-2100 

Social Media Account(s)