Influence of China's White Paper of Peaceful Development

For more on the white paper, the former Chinese Ambassador to France, Wu Jianmin joins us in the studio. Good evening Mr. Wu and thanks for joining us.

Q1: Let's talk about timing first. Why has China chosen now to emphasize to the world its peaceful development through the White Paper?

Q2: How influential is the white paper? What impact do you think it will have on China's image in the world?