China News Agency, Beijing, June 11 (Li Jingze, Huang Yuqin) In response to the Australian Prime Minister Morrison's recent remarks on China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said at a regular press conference on the 11th that China advises Australia to face the problem squarely Take self-examination and take practical measures to safeguard and guarantee the safety and rights of Chinese citizens in Australia.
According to reports, in response to whether Australia will continue to be hit by China, Australian Prime Minister Morrison said that Australia is an open trade country and will never change its values because of coercion. "Whether Chinese citizens choose to come to Australia is largely their own decision. I am confident in the attractiveness of Australia's own products." Regarding China's multi-sectoral warnings of discrimination and violence against Chinese and Chinese students in Australia, Mo Lisson said that this is nonsense and a ridiculous assertion denied.
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the same day, some reporters asked about China's response. In this regard, Hua Chunying said that regarding China’s release of travel reminders and early warnings for studying abroad in Australia, I would like to emphasize again that based on a large number of facts, relevant Chinese departments remind Chinese tourists and international students to pay attention to the related risks and properly arrange travel plans and study abroad plans. This is the responsibility and obligation of any responsible government to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens and international students.
"I don't know where the so-called'coercion' of Australian leaders came from? Why should this be pulled together with'values'?" Hua Chunying said that as for the discrimination and violence that existed in Australia, it has been seen by the Australian media for a long time. And the Internet, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Australia also received many complaints and requests for help.
She emphasized that if Australia does not want to admit even these obvious facts, dare not admit it, I wonder where the so-called "confidence" comes from? We advise Australia to face the problem squarely, reflect on itself, and take practical measures to maintain and guarantee the safety and rights of Chinese citizens in Australia. (Finish)