Wang Yi: China launched the "Initiative on Facilitating the Cross-border Movement of People and Goods"

　　On the evening of September 3, 2020, State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said when attending a G20 foreign ministers video conference in Beijing that China is willing to work with all parties to initiate and promote the "Cross-border Movement of People and Goods Facilitation Initiative."

　　Wang Yi said that this foreign ministers' meeting will focus on personnel exchanges and border control issues, which are very necessary and timely.

Under the premise of epidemic prevention and safety, all parties should gradually and orderly expand personnel exchanges, upgrade the established bilateral channels to multilateral networks; strengthen epidemic notification, implement remote nucleic acid testing, and mutually recognize test results and health codes; build a green channel for goods , Improve the efficiency of customs clearance of goods, smooth the supply chain of the industrial chain, and explore the feasibility of implementing zero tariffs on important medical materials.

　　Wang Yi said that to promote the above-mentioned cooperation, China is willing to join hands with all parties to launch the "Initiative on Facilitating the Cross-border Movement of People and Goods."

China proposes to hold a seminar on border management and facilitation of personnel exchanges in the near future. It is recommended that all parties determine the lead department, establish contacts and strengthen communication and coordination, establish an ad hoc cooperation platform, and strive to promote various bilateral and regional personnel and goods facilitation arrangements to form a network.

Members of the G20 are welcome to actively participate.

　　Wang Yi said that the G20 is a major economy in the world, accounting for 85% of the global economy and more than 80% of the total trade volume. They are each other's major economic and trade partners.

If the members of the G20 can take the lead and strengthen cooperation in this regard, it will not only help us to restore growth, but will also play an important leading role in the recovery and reconstruction of the world economy.