On the afternoon of March 7, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Press Conference Hall of the Great Hall of the People. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on "China's foreign policy and foreign relations".
The picture shows a reporter interviewing in the multifunctional hall of Media Center.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
If you are not patriotic, talk about how to love Hong Kong
"Improving the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and implementing the'patriots ruling Hong Kong' is not only a practical need to advance the cause of'one country, two systems' and maintain Hong Kong's long-term stability, but also the powers and responsibilities granted to the National People's Congress by the Constitution, which are completely constitutional, legal, and reasonable." Wang Yi responded to the inquiry. The National People's Congress will make a decision on improving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's electoral system.
Wang Yi pointed out that, no matter which country you are in, allegiance to your motherland is a basic political ethic that public officials and candidates for public office must abide by.
It's the same in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and part of the People’s Republic of China.
If you are not patriotic, talk about how to love Hong Kong.
Love Hong Kong and patriotism are exactly the same.
During the colonial period in Hong Kong, there was no democracy at all.
In the 24 years since the reunification, no one cares more about the development of democracy in Hong Kong than the central government, and hopes that Hong Kong will maintain its prosperity and stability.
Hong Kong’s transition from chaos to governance is fully in the interests of all parties and will also provide a more solid guarantee for safeguarding the rights of Hong Kong residents and the legitimate interests of foreign investors.
We are determined to continue to adhere to "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. We are also confident that Hong Kong will get better and better tomorrow.
The two sides of the strait must be unified, and must be unified
Wang Yi emphasized that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. This is a historical and legal fact, and it is also a general consensus of the international community.
The two sides of the Taiwan Strait must be reunified, and it is bound to be reunified. This is the general trend and the collective will of the Chinese nation. It will not change, nor can it be changed.
The Chinese government is unwavering in its determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We are capable of thwarting any form of "Taiwan independence" separatist actions.
The one-China principle is the political foundation of Sino-US relations and an insurmountable red line.
The Chinese government has no room for compromise on the Taiwan issue and no room for concession.
We urge the new administration of the United States to fully understand the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, earnestly abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, and completely change the previous administration’s dangerous practices of "crossing the line" and "playing with fire". Deal with Taiwan-related issues.
The so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is absurd
Wang Yi said that the so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is absolutely absurd. It is an ulterior motive and a complete lie.
In the past 40 years, the Uyghur population in Xinjiang has doubled from 5.55 million to more than 12 million.
Over the past 60 years, Xinjiang's economic aggregate has increased by more than 200 times, and the average life expectancy has increased from 30 to 72 years.
Many foreign friends who have been to Xinjiang said that the Xinjiang they saw was completely different from the reports of individual Western media.
Some Western politicians would rather believe a lie made up by a few people than listen to the common aspirations of the more than 25 million people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang; they would rather cooperate with the clumsy performances of a few anti-China forces, rather than face up to the basic facts of development and progress in Xinjiang.
This can only prove that they don't care about the truth, but are keen on political manipulation, trying to artificially create the so-called Xinjiang-related issues, undermine the security and stability of Xinjiang, and hinder China's development and growth.
"Welcome more people from various countries to visit Xinjiang. Seeing is believing, and the rumors will eventually be undefeated!" Wang Yi said.
China opposes "vaccine nationalism" and does not accept the creation of "immune gap"
Wang Yi said that vaccines are a weapon against the virus and the hope of saving lives. They should serve the world and benefit all mankind.
China firmly upholds the "first attribute" of vaccine public products, firmly stands in the "first phalanx" of vaccine international cooperation, and firmly assumes the "first echelon" of equitable vaccine distribution.
China has joined the WHO's "New Crown Vaccine Implementation Plan" and promised to provide the first batch of 10 million doses of vaccine for the urgent needs of developing countries.
China has provided free vaccine assistance to 69 developing countries in urgent need, while exporting vaccines to 43 countries.
We have also responded to the UN's call to donate vaccines to peacekeepers from all over the world.
We are also willing to cooperate with the International Olympic Committee to provide vaccines to athletes preparing to participate in the Olympic Games.
It is hoped that the Chinese vaccine will bring more confidence and hope to the global fight against the epidemic.
Whether it is a Chinese vaccine or a foreign vaccine, as long as it is safe and reliable, it is a good vaccine.
We oppose "vaccine nationalism", do not accept the creation of an "immune gap", and resist any attempt to politicize vaccine cooperation.
We hope that all capable countries can do their utmost to provide vaccines to countries in need, especially developing countries, so that people in all countries can afford and use them, and truly become "people's vaccines."
Resolutely oppose hegemonic bullying in the world
Wang Yi said at the press conference that in 2020, China and other countries in the world have traversed an extraordinary journey together.
We resolutely oppose hegemony and bullying in the world, and resolutely reject unreasonable interference in China's internal affairs.
China’s sovereignty cannot be violated, the dignity of the Chinese nation cannot be slandered, and the legitimate rights of the Chinese people must be upheld.
China continues to unite and cooperate with other countries and make unremitting efforts for mankind to completely overcome the epidemic
Wang Yi said that although China has effectively contained the epidemic, many countries are still fighting the virus courageously.
As long as there is an epidemic in one country, the international community’s efforts to fight the epidemic should not stop; as long as there is another person infected with the virus, we are all responsible for reaching out to him.
Unity is strength, persistence is victory, and the dawn is already ahead.
China is willing to continue to unite and cooperate with other countries and make unremitting efforts for mankind to completely defeat the epidemic.
On Sino-US relations: China will never allow its core interests to be violated
When talking about Sino-US relations, Wang Yi said that if China is doing well, the Chinese people have the most say; the Chinese people are the masters of what China should do.
At the same time, we are willing to increase trust and dispel doubts with all parties and clarify the truth on the premise of respecting national sovereignty.
But we will never accept baseless accusations and smears, and we will never allow our core interests to be violated.
For a long time, the United States has arbitrarily interfered in the internal affairs of other countries under the banner of so-called democracy and human rights, causing many troubles in the world, and even becoming the source of turmoil and war.
The United States should realize this as soon as possible, otherwise the world will still be unrest.
Wang Yi: As two countries with different social systems, differences and contradictions between China and the United States are inevitable. The key is to effectively manage and control through candid communication, prevent strategic misjudgments, and avoid conflicts and confrontations.
As the world’s top two economies, it’s not surprising that China and the United States are competing in the fusion of interests. The key is to compete on a fair and just basis, which not only enhances oneself, but also illuminates each other, rather than attacking each other and zero-sum game. .
More importantly, cooperation should be the main goal pursued by both China and the United States, regardless of the common interests of the two countries or the people of the world.
The list of China and the United States that can and needs to cooperate is placed in front of us, including the fight against the epidemic, economic recovery, climate change, etc. We are willing to discuss and deepen cooperation with the United States with an open attitude.
It is hoped that the U.S. and China will meet each other halfway and lift the various unreasonable restrictions on Sino-U.S. cooperation so far as soon as possible, let alone create new obstacles artificially.
China and Russia join hands to resist the new crown virus and jointly fight the "political virus"
Wang Yi said that in the face of the epidemic of the century, China and Russia stand side by side and work closely together back to back to fight against the new crown virus and jointly fight the "political virus."
The "China-Russia combination" is united like a mountain and has always been the mainstay of world peace and stability.
The more turbulent the world is, the more firmly China-Russia cooperation must move forward.
China and Europe are not institutional opponents
Wang Yi said at the press conference that China-EU relations have shown resilience and vitality in the face of crises and challenges, sending a positive signal to the world.
China and the EU share extensive common interests, and win-win cooperation is the main tone of the relationship between the two sides; the two major civilizations of China and Europe can have dialogues and exchanges, and we are not institutional rivals; China and Europe can achieve many important things through independent cooperation.
China and Europe represent two important forces in a multi-polar world. The relationship between the two parties is equal and open. They are not directed against or controlled by third parties.
On the Sino-Indian border dispute: returning to peace talks is the right way
Wang Yi said that border disputes are issues left over from history, not all of China-India relations. We should properly manage and control them, and at the same time create favorable conditions for resolving border issues through greater and stronger cooperation.
The merits of the conflict in the border area last year are very clear, and the pros and cons are clear at a glance.
Facts have once again proved that unilaterally creating confrontation cannot solve the problem, and returning to peace talks is the right way.
China’s position on resolving border disputes through dialogue and consultation is clear, and its will to safeguard its sovereign rights and interests is also firm.
The two sides should consolidate the existing consensus, strengthen dialogue and communication, improve the management and control mechanism, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border area.
The picture shows a reporter interviewing in the multifunctional hall of Media Center.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
Talking about Sino-Japanese Relations: Maintaining Consciousness and Going to Mature and Stability
Wang Yi said that in recent years, the leaders of China and Japan have reached an important consensus on the "mutual cooperation partners and no threat to each other." The people of the two countries have written a good story in the anti-epidemic cooperation: The two countries’ trade and investment cooperation has overcome the impact of the epidemic and has grown against the trend. These positive developments show that the improvement and development of Sino-Japanese relations are in the interests of the two peoples and conducive to regional peace and stability. It is hard-won and is worth cherishing.
Wang Yi said that for China-Japan relations to become mature and stable, it is necessary to maintain firmness and not be affected by momentary events.
China and Japan will host the Olympic Games successively.
The two sides can and should support each other and participate in the grand event together, so that these two grand events will become a platform for deepening the friendship between the two peoples and an opportunity to promote the development of Sino-Japanese relations.
Let us focus on Tokyo this summer and meet in Beijing next year!
Talk about China-Africa cooperation: a model of South-South cooperation, an example of international cooperation with Africa
Wang Yi said at the press conference that the profound friendship between China and Africa was formed in the arduous struggle for national independence and national liberation. The two sides are both comrades-in-arms and brothers.
This sentiment is as solid as a rock and will grow stronger over time. China and Africa will always be good friends and good partners sharing a common destiny.
China-Africa cooperation has become a model for South-South cooperation and a model for international cooperation with Africa.
China-Africa's high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road” and joining hands to build a closer community with a shared future will provide continuous impetus for the development and revitalization of Africa.
(Organized according to the web text live broadcast)