China News Service, Beijing, September 22 (Reporter Zhang Su) Talking about the interim agreement on the appointment of bishops signed by China and the Vatican in 2018, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on the 22nd that With the joint efforts of the People’s Republic of China, the agreement was successfully implemented.
He also stated that China is open and welcome to exchanges between China and Vatican.
Wang Wenbin said that in the past two years since the signing of the interim agreement on the appointment of bishops between China and the Vatican, with the joint efforts of both parties, the agreement has been implemented smoothly and the cause of Catholicism in China has developed healthily.
The two sides will continue to maintain close communication and consultations, and continue to promote the process of improving relations.
"China and Vatican maintain good communication. China is sincere and active in advancing China-Vatican relations, and it is open and welcome to exchanges between the two sides," he said.
Wang Wenbin also corrected the wrong words in the reporter's question when answering questions.
He said that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, so please refer to it as "China Taiwan Region" in the future.
Another reporter asked about the new round of military-commander-level talks between China and India.
Wang Wenbin said that yesterday, China and India held the sixth round of military commander-level talks.
The two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on alleviating the current situation in the border area.
The two sides agreed to continue to maintain dialogue and consultations on this.
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