The white paper titled "China's Peaceful Development Road" issued by the Chinese government will give the international community a better understanding of China, said Qin Gang, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday.

"The goal of the Chinese government is to develop greater trust with other countries, and help the world learn about China's development and its stance on major international affairs," he told a regular press conference.

The 32-page white paper published by the Information Office of China's State Council on Thursday fully explains why the only course the country can take is to pursue peaceful development.

"China is in a period of development and developing the country is a long-term task," Qin said.

Source: Xinhua