The Ministry of Foreign Affairs answers questions on Yoshihide Suga's election as president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan

　　Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on September 14, 2020

Xinhua News Agency reporter: How does China comment on State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Russia?

What consensus did China and Russia reach?

Under the current situation, what signal does this visit send to the outside world?

　　Wang Wenbin: Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, Sino-Russian relations have withstood the test of the epidemic and international vicissitudes, becoming more mature, stable and full of vitality, showing strong resilience.

During State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Russia, he and Foreign Minister Lavrov had in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern and reached a series of important consensuses.

The two sides jointly issued a joint statement by the Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, which clarified the common position of China and Russia on the challenges facing the world today, and sent a strong signal to the outside world that China and Russia adhere to multilateralism, safeguard the authority of international law, and safeguard the basic norms of international relations .

　　At present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic is accelerating the changes in the world over a century, and the international community is experiencing the historical test of multilateral and unilateral, cooperation and confrontation.

China and Russia have always firmly supported each other on the international stage, jointly safeguarded the core position of the United Nations, firmly defended multilateralism, and upheld international fairness and justice. This is of great significance for maintaining international strategic balance and stability and resisting unilateralism and bullying.

　　China will continue to work with Russia to maintain, consolidate and develop relations between the two countries, continuously deepen political mutual trust and strategic cooperation, plan exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and be a supporter of international anti-epidemic cooperation and a model of harmonious coexistence among major countries. , The leader of cutting-edge technology and the guardian of international fairness and justice.

Egyptian Middle East News Agency reporter: Israel and Bahrain reached an agreement last Friday and agreed to establish diplomatic relations.

Just a month ago, Israel and the UAE reached a similar agreement.

What is China's comment?

　　Wang Wenbin: China has noticed the relevant report.

We are happy to see measures that will help ease tensions among countries in the Middle East and promote regional peace and stability. We hope that all parties concerned will take concrete actions to bring the Palestine issue back to the track of equal dialogue and negotiation at an early date.

　　China’s position on the Palestinian issue is consistent and clear. It will continue to firmly support the Palestinian people’s just cause of restoring their legal rights and establishing an independent state, and will continue to play an active and constructive role in this regard.

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　　Wang Wenbin: Regarding the first question, we have noticed the results of the presidential election of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and congratulate Mr. Yoshihide Suga on his election as the new president.

China is willing to work with Japan’s new party and government leaders to continue to abide by the principles and spirit of the four political documents of China and Japan, deepen cooperation in fighting the epidemic and economic and social development, and promote the continuous improvement and development of China-Japan relations.

　　Regarding your second question, China has repeatedly stated its position on TikTok related issues.

TikTok’s “hunting” in the United States is a typical “government coercion transaction”.

On the one hand, individual American politicians advocated the realization of fairness and equality and the construction of a so-called "clean network." On the other hand, they generalized the concept of national security, abused national power, and gained access to a certain field without any evidence. The unreasonable suppression and intimidation by leading non-US companies have fully exposed the true intentions of a few US politicians and the ugly face of economic bullying.

China firmly opposes this. We will firmly support relevant companies in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests and firmly safeguarding international economic and trade rules.

We urge the US government to provide an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory international business environment for foreign companies investing and operating in the United States.

As for the specific business practices of the relevant companies you mentioned, we do not comment.

　　Regarding your third question, the Yantian Branch of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau issued a report on September 13.

The relevant personnel have been subjected to criminal detention and compulsory measures in accordance with the law for suspected crimes involving illegally crossing the border.

The case is currently under investigation, and the public security organs protect the lawful rights and interests of criminal suspects in accordance with the law.

For details, please contact the competent authority.

　　I would like to reiterate that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs, and no external forces have the right to make irresponsible remarks.

We urge the US to earnestly abide by international law and basic norms of international relations, and stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs in any way.

CCTV reporter: We have noticed that during State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Russia, the Russian side responded positively to the "Global Data Security Initiative" recently proposed by China.

Can you introduce the relevant situation?

What consensus have China and Russia reached on maintaining cyber information security?

　　Wang Wenbin: Network and information security is one of the important areas of cooperation between China and Russia.

During his visit to Russia, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had in-depth communication with Foreign Minister Lavrov on this issue and reached many important consensuses.

Russia positively evaluates the "Global Data Security Initiative" put forward by China and welcomes China's efforts to strengthen global data security.

The two sides call for a global data security rule that reflects the wishes of all countries and respects the interests of all parties on the basis of universal participation.

The two sides advocate that the United Nations should play a key role in responding to threats in the field of international information security, and agree to strengthen cooperation within international and regional multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the ASEAN Regional Forum. The two sides oppose individual countries to protect the country. Security is used as an excuse to suppress other countries, spread false and false information, and call on the international community to jointly create an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory environment for the development and application of information technology, and create a peaceful, safe, open and cooperative cyberspace .

Bloomberg reporter: According to reports, many soldiers in the Indian border troops are

"Tibetans in exile."

What is China's comment?

　　Wang Wenbin: My colleague has already answered similar questions before.

You mentioned that there are "Tibetans in exile" in the Indian army.

You might as well ask the Indian side.

China's position is very clear. We firmly oppose any country to facilitate the activities of the "Tibet independence" forces to separatize and destroy China in any way.

"Macao Monthly" reporter: According to reports, the United Nations General Assembly

passed a resolution on the 11th, urging member states to strengthen international cooperation and solidarity to respond to the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

We noticed that the resolution was passed by an overwhelming majority of 169:2, but some countries such as the US voted against it.

What is China's comment?

　　Wang Wenbin: On September 11, the 74th General Assembly passed a comprehensive resolution on the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

The full text of the draft resolution was passed by 169 votes.

The resolution stated that international cooperation, multilateralism, solidarity and mutual assistance are the only ways for the world to effectively respond to global crises such as the new crown pneumonia epidemic. It urges member states to promote tolerance and unity, and oppose racism, xenophobia, hate speech, violence and discrimination. , Not to promulgate and implement any unilateral economic, financial and trade measures that are inconsistent with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and call on member states to commit to providing all countries with timely access to high-quality, safe, effective and affordable diagnostic tools, treatment methods, Medicines and vaccines.

　　This resolution was passed by an overwhelming majority. It once again reflects the position of the overwhelming majority of the members of the United Nations and the broad consensus of the international community that the virus, the common enemy of mankind, can only be defeated by unity and cooperation.

The result of this vote shows that "the way we get is more help, but the way we lose is little help."

The United States retreats and breaks contracts at every turn, uses the epidemic to blame other countries, and deliberately undermines the unity of the international community to fight the epidemic. This is completely unpopular. The United States stands on the opposite side of the international community.

　　We hope that the United States will face up to the voice of justice in the international community, correct the wrong practices of spreading rumors, spreading responsibility, and selfishness, stop unilateral sanctions that violate international law and basic norms of international relations, and become a supporter of the international community’s solidarity against the epidemic, not stumbling block.

Reuters reporter: According to reports, the US Ambassador to China Branstad is leaving office.

Can you provide more information?

　　Wang Wenbin: We have noticed the relevant tweets released by the US, and have not yet received the notice that Ambassador Branstad will step down.

Taiwan Guoguang reporter: According to reports, the first Afghan internal negotiations

opened

　　Wang Wenbin: China congratulates the Afghans for the opening of internal negotiations.

"Brothers are here, we will meet each other and we will laugh at each other." Both sides of Aren’s internal negotiations are brothers. After hardships and setbacks, they finally came to the negotiating table and opened a new chapter in the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.

History has repeatedly proved that military means cannot achieve peace in Afghanistan, and a political settlement is the only correct way.

We hope that the negotiating parties will put national interests and national justice as the top priority, and through joint efforts, we can negotiate results and negotiate peace, build an inclusive future political structure that is widely accepted and participated by all parties in Afghanistan, unswervingly combat terrorism, and pursue peace and friendship. Foreign policy promotes Afghanistan to embark on a path of peaceful development.

　　China is Afghanistan's traditional friendly neighbor and sincere friend.

As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Afghan internal negotiations, China sincerely hopes that the two parties in the Afghan peace talks will converge on common ground, make swords into plows, and find an effective political solution to the Afghan issue as soon as possible.

China always respects the independent choice of the Afghan people and firmly supports the "Afghan-led and Afghan-owned" peace and reconciliation process. As always, China will continue to be a supporter, mediator and facilitator of the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.

Agence France-Presse: Can you provide more information on the countermeasures China announced last week against US diplomats in China?

In addition, can you confirm that Bytedance will not sell its US business to Microsoft or Oracle?

　　Wang Wenbin: Regarding the U.S. restrictions on Chinese embassies and consulates in the U.S. and their personnel, as the Chinese side pointed out recently, since October last year, the U.S. State Department has dealt with Chinese embassies and consulates and their personnel in the United States. Restrictive measures have been introduced many times.

The US's actions seriously violated international law and the basic norms of international relations and seriously interfered with Sino-US relations and normal bilateral exchanges.

　　In order to urge the US to revoke its wrongdoing as soon as possible, China has issued a diplomatic note recently, imposing reciprocal restrictions on the activities of the US embassies and consulates in China, including the US consulate in Hong Kong and its personnel. The relevant measures involve the US embassies and consulates in China. Including senior diplomats from the US Consulate General in Hong Kong and all other personnel.

　　It must be pointed out that the above-mentioned actions by China are a legitimate and necessary response to the wrong actions of the United States.

China will continue to support normal exchanges and cooperation between all sectors of the two countries.

The Chinese Embassy in the United States will continue to maintain normal exchanges with all walks of life in the United States.

We once again urge the United States to immediately correct its mistakes and remove the unreasonable restrictions on the activities of the Chinese embassy and its personnel in the United States.

China will respond reciprocally in accordance with the actions of the United States.

　　Regarding Tiktok's question, I have already answered it just now.

Phoenix TV reporter: Could you please introduce the specific arrangements for tomorrow's World Economic Forum Global Entrepreneur Video Special Dialogue, and who will be attending the meeting?

What is China's expectation for the meeting and what message will it send to entrepreneurs from all countries?

　　Wang Wenbin: The World Economic Forum will host a special video dialogue meeting on September 15th, inviting Premier Li Keqiang to have dialogue and exchanges with hundreds of international business people. The chairman of the forum Schwab will preside over the dialogue.

　　At present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading globally, the world economy is in deep recession, and economic globalization is facing headwinds.

The international community, especially multinational companies, pay close attention to China's economic development prospects and policy trends, and generally look forward to obtaining more opportunities from China's development.

　　Premier Li Keqiang will deliver an important speech at the dialogue meeting, presenting his views on the world situation, introducing China's measures and results in coordinating epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, explaining China's economic development policies, and communicating on issues of concern to the business community.

　　I believe that this dialogue will help the international community to further understand China’s economic situation and economic policies in a comprehensive and accurate manner, help deepen China’s cooperation with the international community, especially the global business community, and help all parties work together to build an open world economy. , To jointly respond to the crisis and challenges, and deliver confidence and positive energy to the world.

　　As for the specific arrangements you mentioned, I believe relevant agencies will release information in a timely manner.

Bloomberg reporter: According to Taiwan media reports, US Deputy Secretary of State

　　Wang Wenbin: China firmly opposes official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. This position is consistent and clear.

I want to emphasize once again that the Taiwan issue concerns China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and China’s core interests. It is the most important and sensitive issue in Sino-US relations.

The one-China principle is the political foundation of Sino-US relations.

We urge the US to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US Joint Communiqués, and stop all forms of official exchanges between the US and Taiwan, so as not to seriously damage Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

The Paper: The U.S. State Department

tweeted on the 13th that the U.S. has published a web page about the Chinese Communist Party’s “atrocities” against Uighurs and other ethnic minorities.

State Department spokesperson Ortegas tweeted on the same day that the CCP had "violated human rights" in Xinjiang, and the United States was taking action on this.

What is China's comment?

　　Wang Wenbin: The Xinjiang-related webpage released by the US State Department is a webpage spreading lies and rumors.

Over the past 40 years, the Uyghur population in Xinjiang has increased from 5.55 million to more than 12 million, more than doubled.

Xinjiang currently has about 24,000 mosques, more than 10 times that of the United States. On average, there is one mosque for every 530 Muslims, which is higher than many Muslim countries.

For a long time, Xinjiang ethnic minority migrant workers, as part of the vast majority of laborers in China, have their rights and interests protected by laws such as the Labor Law and the Labor Contract Law.

The US State Department turned a deaf ear to the above facts, but used words such as "forced sterilization", "suppression of religious freedom", and "forced labor" to stigmatize and label Xinjiang's human rights situation. This is pure rumors and slander.

　　The Xinjiang-related webpage of the US State Department is also a webpage that conceals the truth.

Over the past 60 years, the total economic volume in Xinjiang has increased by more than 200 times, more than 3 million people have been lifted out of poverty, and the average life expectancy has increased from 30 to 72 years.

In recent years, the Xinjiang local government has adopted anti-terrorism and de-radicalization measures in accordance with the law and has achieved remarkable results.

There have been no cases of violence and terrorism in Xinjiang for nearly four consecutive years.

In 2019, Xinjiang received more than 200 million domestic and foreign tourists.

Since the end of 2018, a total of nearly 1,000 people from more than 70 delegations from more than 90 countries have visited Xinjiang and witnessed the excellent situation of Xinjiang's stable and prosperous development.

At the UN Human Rights Council in July this year, 46 countries made joint speeches to affirm Xinjiang’s achievements in counter-terrorism and de-radicalization and support the Chinese government’s Xinjiang-related policies.

The US State Department turned a blind eye to these facts and truths, but did its utmost to smear and slander Xinjiang. It shows that the real intention of the US is not to care about the human rights situation in Xinjiang, but to use the so-called human rights issues to undermine the prosperity and stability of Xinjiang and suppress and contain China's development.

　　The United States also slandered China's Xinjiang policy as a "terrorist act." In fact, it is the United States itself that supports the terrorists.

In recent times, US envoys abroad have met with "East Turkistan" elements, blatantly blaming the terrorist and separatist forces, exposing the double standards of the US on counter-terrorism issues.

　　Xinjiang-related issues are purely China's internal affairs, and no external forces are allowed to interfere.

China once again urges the US to stop political manipulation and stop interfering in China's internal affairs through Xinjiang-related issues.

Any attempt to undermine the prosperity and stability of Xinjiang and obstruct China's development and progress will not succeed.