BEIJING: China President Xi Jinping said it was important to strengthen the rule of law related to foreign affairs to promote a high level of opening up to the outside world and respond to external risks, according to state media on Tuesday.

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Xi, in remarks during a study session of the party’s Politburo, also said it was necessary to deepen international cooperation in law enforcement, strengthen consular protection and assistance, and build a strong rule of law security chain to protect China’s overseas interests.