China News Agency, Beijing, January 15 (Reporter Zhang Su) The US government has declassified an "Indo-Pacific strategy" document.
After pointing out the "three major mistakes" on January 13, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded to this again when he was asked at a regular press conference on the 15th.
He emphasized that China believes that Asian countries can make wise judgments.
A reporter asked a question. The US government’s recently declassified "Indo-Pacific Strategy" document mentioned that it is necessary to prevent China from establishing spheres of influence in the "Indo-Pacific" region and to divide the US allies and partners, to reduce regional countries’ economic dependence on China, and to replace the "Belt and Road" , And also to cooperate with India and other countries to check and balance China, and resist China's actions that undermine the sovereignty and security of other countries.
These contents have attracted the attention of all parties. What comment does China have on this?
"I have made a solemn stand on this document released by the US and pointed out the serious mistakes it has committed." Zhao Lijian replied that the relevant statements in this document are very absurd and fully expose the Trump administration's so-called The "Indo-Pacific Strategy" of the People’s Republic of China seeks to discredit and contain China and undermine regional peace and stability.
He pointed out that in developing relations with neighboring countries, China has always adhered to good-neighborly friendship, mutual respect and equal treatment, and is committed to building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind.
China never seeks spheres of influence, let alone forming cliques and small circles like the United States.
The accusations of individual US politicians against China are just a mirror of themselves.
The US mentality of group confrontation and cold war zero-sum is not in line with the trend of the times, contrary to the common will of the countries in the region, and is destined to be cast aside.
Zhao Lijian emphasized that China has always adhered to openness, tolerance, and win-win cooperation, and is committed to working with neighboring countries to promote common development in the region.
Asia is a high ground for global economic development. Asian countries have performed well in fighting the epidemic and economic recovery, thanks to the mutual support and close cooperation of countries in the region.
The “Belt and Road” follows the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and is a public product that is welcomed by regional countries.
The signing of the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement" shows the strong willingness of Asian countries to deepen cooperation.
Individual politicians in the United States want to artificially "build walls", "decouple" and "broken links" in this region. This goes against the laws of the economy and the will of the people and is doomed to nowhere.
He said that China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and is firmly committed to working with countries in the region to resolve conflicts and differences through friendly consultations, maintain peace and stability, and promote common security.
The Trump administration, for its own sake, instigates relations between other countries, creates and intensifies contradictions, and fears that the world will not be in chaos. It is the initiator that undermines regional national sovereignty and security and undermines regional peace and stability.
"We believe that countries in the Asian region can make wise judgments and will not be deceived by individual US politicians, let alone spur them on fire." He said.
Zhao Lijian also said that China and the United States are both Asia-Pacific countries, have broad common interests in the Asia-Pacific region, and have the responsibility to jointly promote regional stability and prosperity.
China hopes that the United States will return to rationality, discard outdated thinking, take an objective view of China's development, earnestly respect the interests and aspirations of regional countries, and play a constructive role in regional peaceful development.
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