China News Service, Beijing, March 7. On March 7, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the press conference of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress.
At the press conference, Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign reporters on hot issues regarding China's foreign policy and external relations.
On March 7, the second session of the 14th National People's Congress held a diplomatic-themed press conference.
Photo by China News Service reporter Han Haidan
[Hegemony is unpopular, division has no future, major powers should not confront each other, and the Cold War cannot be repeated]
When answering questions about Sino-Russian relations, Wang Yi said that as the world's major powers and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and Russia have created a new paradigm of major-country relations that is completely different from the old Cold War era. On the basis of targeting third parties, we should adhere to permanent good-neighborly friendship and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation.
He said that in today's world, hegemony is unpopular, division has no future, major powers should not confront each other, and the Cold War cannot be repeated.
[If the United States becomes nervous and anxious whenever it hears the word "China", where is the confidence of a major country? 】
When it comes to Sino-US relations, Wang Yi said that the US's misperception of China continues, and its commitments have not been truly fulfilled.
The methods used to suppress China are constantly being renovated, the list of unilateral sanctions is constantly being extended, and the level of incrimination has reached an unimaginable level.
"If the United States always says one thing and does another, where is the credibility of a major country? If the United States becomes nervous and anxious whenever it hears the word 'China', where is the confidence of a major country? If the United States only allows itself to maintain prosperity and does not allow others to If the country is developing properly, where is the international justice? If the United States insists on monopolizing the high end of the value chain and only allows China to stay at the low end, where is fair competition?"
Wang Yi pointed out that the challenge facing the United States lies with itself, not with China.
If you focus solely on suppressing China, you will eventually harm yourself.
[It cannot be allowed that some countries must be on the table and some countries can only be on the menu]
When answering a question about the global governance plan advocated by China, Wang Yi said that equal multipolarity should reflect the equal rights, equal opportunities and equal rules of all countries. Individual or a few big countries can no longer be allowed to monopolize international affairs, and the so-called monopolization of international affairs can no longer be allowed. Strength and status divide countries into three, six or nine levels. Whoever has the bigger fist can no longer be allowed to have the final say, let alone some countries must be on the table and some countries can only be on the menu.
[This is a tragedy for mankind and a shame for civilization]
Talking about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Wang Yi said that today in the 21st century, this humanitarian disaster cannot be stopped. This is a tragedy for mankind and a shame for civilization.
No reason can justify the continuation of the conflict, and no excuse can justify the killing of civilians.
He said that Gaza people have the right to survive in this world, and women and children should be cared for by their relatives.
All detained persons should be released, and all acts that harm civilians should be stopped.
On March 7, the second session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference in Beijing. Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, answered questions from Chinese and foreign reporters on issues related to China's foreign policy and external relations.
Photo by China News Service reporter Cui Nan
[If the red, yellow, and green traffic lights are on at the same time, how can this car be driven? 】
When answering the question about China-EU cooperation in building the "Belt and Road", Wang Yi said that a few years ago, an EU policy document labeled China as a partner, a competitor, and an institutional rival at the same time, but facts have proved that this triple label The positioning is neither factual nor feasible. Instead, it brings unnecessary interference and obstacles to the development of China-EU relations.
"It's like a car driving to an intersection and the red, yellow, and green lights are on at the same time. How can the car drive?"
He said that we hope that China-EU relations can have a green light and smooth flow.
[Sooner or later, everyone will see a "family photo" of the international community adhering to the one-China principle]
Talking about the Taiwan issue, Wang Yi said that if there are still people who condone and support "Taiwan independence", they are challenging China's sovereignty.
If a certain country insists on maintaining official relations with the Taiwan region, it is interfering in China's internal affairs.
"I believe that sooner or later everyone will see a 'family photo' of the international community abiding by the one-China principle. It is only a matter of time."
Wang Yi said that anyone in Taiwan who wants to pursue "Taiwan independence" will be liquidated by history.
Anyone in the international community who condones and supports "Taiwan independence" will surely get burned and suffer the consequences.
[The earlier we start talking, the sooner peace will come]
When answering a question about the Ukraine crisis, Wang Yi said that historical experience has proved that if the conflict is prolonged, it will often worsen and escalate beyond the imagination of the parties involved.
If peace talks cannot be started, misunderstandings and misjudgments will accumulate, leading to a greater crisis.
There are lessons to be learned in this regard.
"The end of any conflict is the negotiation table. The sooner we start talking, the sooner peace will come."
On March 7, the second session of the 14th National People's Congress held a diplomatic-themed press conference. The picture shows a reporter from China News Agency asking a question.
Photo by China News Service reporter Cui Nan
[Wang Yi answers to China News Service: The next "China" will still be China]
When answering a question from a reporter from China News Service, Wang Yi said that China’s economy grew at a growth rate of 5.2% last year, contributing one-third of global growth.
China’s engine is still strong, and the next “China” will still be China.
He introduced that starting from March 14, China will further implement a visa-free policy for six countries: Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. We hope that more countries will also provide visa convenience to Chinese citizens and jointly create cross-border personnel exchanges. The fast network will speed up the resumption of international passenger flights, allowing Chinese citizens to leave at any time, and making foreign friends feel at home.
He said that China cannot develop without the world, and the world cannot develop without China.
Badmouthing China will definitely backfire on itself, and misjudging China will miss opportunities.
[Some countries outside the region are advised not to stir up trouble, choose sides, and not to become spoilers and troublemakers in the South China Sea]
When it comes to the South China Sea issue, Wang Yi said that regarding maritime disputes, China has always maintained a high degree of restraint and advocates seeking solutions acceptable to both parties in the spirit of good-neighborliness and friendship, respecting historical and legal facts.
"But we will not allow our good intentions to be abused, and we will not accept the law of the sea to be distorted." Wang Yi said that for deliberate infringements, we will legitimately defend our rights in accordance with the law; for unreasonable provocations, we will promptly respond based on reason.
We also advise certain countries outside the region not to stir up trouble, choose sides, and not to become disruptors and troublemakers in the South China Sea.
[The world is already in chaos, there should not be another war or chaos on the peninsula]
Regarding the Korean Peninsula issue, Wang Yi said that the current situation on the peninsula is becoming increasingly tense, which China does not want to see.
The world is already in chaos, and there should not be another war or chaos on the peninsula.
Whoever wants to use the peninsula issue to reverse the course of the Cold War confrontation will have to bear historical responsibility; whoever wants to undermine regional peace and stability will have to pay a huge price.
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