Chinanews client, Beijing, March 7th, at 3 pm on the 7th, 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 Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi commented on “China’s Foreign Policy and Foreign Affairs”. The topic of "Relationship" answered 27 questions from Chinese and foreign reporters.
At the press conference, Wang Yi revealed that China will launch the "Spring Seed Operation" to actively assist and strive to vaccinate overseas compatriots with domestic or foreign vaccines. In addition, China will also issue international travel health certificates to facilitate safe and orderly exchanges of personnel.
On March 7, the Fourth Session of the 13th National People's Congress held a press conference in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese 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
[China will launch "Spring Seed Action", International Travel Health Certificate]
In response to a question from a reporter from China News Agency about helping overseas Chinese citizens to fight the epidemic, Wang Yi said that we use actions to tell our overseas compatriots: Diplomacy for the people, no one is necessary; the epidemic will not retreat, and diplomats will not retreat.
Wang Yi revealed several good news:
First, China will launch the "Spring Seed Operation" to actively assist and strive to vaccinate overseas compatriots with domestic or foreign vaccines.
More than 50 countries are gradually including Chinese citizens in their national vaccination plans, and many Chinese citizens are receiving Chinese vaccines in accordance with the law.
In the next step, we are also preparing to set up regional vaccination sites for domestically produced vaccines in countries where conditions permit to provide services to compatriots in neighbouring countries in need.
The second is that China will issue health certificates for international travel.
Implemented the International Mutual Recognition Initiative for Health Codes proposed by Chairman Jin Ping, and launched the Chinese version of the international travel health certificate electronic document. Under the premise of fully protecting personal privacy, mutual verification of information such as nucleic acid testing and vaccination will be achieved, helping safe and orderly personnel exchanges. .
Third, China will fully implement "cloud services" for overseas consulates.
The "Chinese Consulate APP" will be launched in May, allowing overseas compatriots to directly access the embassies and consulates abroad with one click, enabling "handheld office", "zero errands", and "all-weather" online processing of overseas Chinese citizens' travel documents and consular insurance services.
The picture shows a reporter interviewing in the multifunctional hall of Media Center.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
[We oppose "vaccine nationalism" and do not accept the creation of "immune gap"]
At the press conference, Wang Yi revealed that more than 60 countries have authorized the use of Chinese vaccines.
The safety and effectiveness of Chinese vaccines are being widely recognized by various countries.
In addition, China has provided vaccine assistance to 69 urgently needed developing countries free of charge, while exporting vaccines to 43 countries.
Wang Yi said that we oppose "vaccine nationalism", do not accept the creation of an "immune gap," and resist any attempt to politicize vaccine cooperation.
[China is assisting Indonesia to build a Southeast Asian vaccine center]
At the press conference, Wang Yi said that China will further provide ASEAN with anti-epidemic support.
He revealed that China is providing the new crown vaccine to ASEAN countries and assisting Indonesia to build a vaccine center in Southeast Asia. In the next step, it will continue to provide key support to the needs of ASEAN countries.
The picture shows a reporter interviewing in the multifunctional hall of Media Center.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
[Implementing "Patriots Ruling Hong Kong" is completely constitutional, legal, and justifiable]
"If you are not patriotic, talk about loving Hong Kong. Love Hong Kong and patriotism are exactly the same." Regarding the election system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Wang Yi said that implementing "patriots ruling Hong Kong" is to advance the cause of "one country, two systems" and to maintain Hong Kong's long-term peace and stability. Necessity is also the power and responsibility of the National People's Congress entrusted to it by the Constitution. It is completely constitutional, legal, and reasonable.
He said that Hong Kong did not have any democracy during the period of colonial rule.
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.
[The so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is absurd]
Regarding Western countries' accusations that China's actions in Xinjiang constituted "genocide", Wang Yi said that seeing is believing, and the rumors will eventually be self-defeating!
Wang Yi said that the so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is absolutely absurd and completely ulterior in spreading rumors and outright lies.
He said that 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.
[The Chinese government has no room for compromise on the Taiwan issue]
Regarding the Taiwan issue, Wang Yi said that the two sides of the strait must be reunified, and they must 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.
He said that 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 United States and other Western countries are afraid that the South China Sea will not be chaotic]
Talking about the South China Sea issue, Wang Yi said that in recent years, regional countries and the international community have clearly seen that the unstable factors and security risks facing the South China Sea mainly come from outside the region.
While China and ASEAN countries have long reached an important consensus on maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea and focused their efforts on advancing the "Code of Conduct in the South China Sea", some Western countries such as the United States fear that the South China Sea will not be chaotic, and frequently come under the banner of "free navigation". The South China Sea is making waves, and on various occasions from time to time the South China Sea issue is sow discord.
They did this for only one purpose, and that was to disrupt peace in the South China Sea and disrupt regional stability.
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Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
[The "China-Russia Combination" is united like a mountain and has always been the mainstay of world peace and stability]
Talking about Sino-Russian relations, 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. We work together to resist 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.
Wang Yi said that the more turbulent the world is, the more China-Russia cooperation must move forward firmly.
The two countries should rely on each other's strategies, develop opportunities for each other, and become each other's global partners. This is not only a historical experience, but also a requirement of the times.
[Never accept baseless accusations and smears, and never allow core interests to be violated]
"We will never accept baseless accusations and smears, and we will never allow our core interests to be violated."
Regarding Sino-US relations, Wang Yi said that 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. .
[There is no problem that China wants to divide the relationship between the United States and Europe]
Regarding China-EU relations, Wang Yi said that the history of China-EU relations fully proves that China and Europe share extensive common interests, and win-win cooperation is the main tone of bilateral relations; the two major civilizations of China and Europe can communicate and communicate, and we are not institutional rivals; China and Europe are independent and independent. Cooperation can accomplish many great things.
He said that 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. Therefore, there is no problem that China wants to divide the relationship between the United States and Europe.
At the same time, China is happy to see that the EU continues to strengthen its strategic autonomy, uphold the concept of multilateralism, and is committed to coordination and cooperation among major powers.
[Hope that Japanese society can truly establish an objective and rational understanding of China]
Talking about China-Japan relations, Wang Yi expressed the hope that Japanese society can truly establish an objective and rational understanding of China, and really lay a solid foundation of public opinion that is conducive to the stability and long-term development of China-Japan relations.
Wang Yi said that 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!
[China and India are friends and partners, not threats and opponents]
Talking about China-India relations, Wang Yi said that China and India are friends and partners, not threats and opponents.
He said that the two sides should achieve each other's achievements instead of consuming each other, and strengthen cooperation instead of guarding against each other.
Border disputes are 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.
Facts have once again proved that unilaterally creating confrontation cannot solve the problem, and returning to peace talks is the right way.
The picture shows Chinese and foreign reporters communicating in the multifunctional hall of Media Center before the press conference on March 7.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Jiang Qiming
[A China that values love, determination, principles, and responsibilities will surely deliver more warmth and hope to the world]
Regarding China's diplomacy in 2021, Wang Yi said that for China, 2021 is an epoch-making year.
He said that this year is the year of the ox in China. The ox symbolizes tenacity and strength.
In the new year, the diplomacy of the head of state will continue to lead the way, and China's diplomacy will write a more exciting chapter.
A China that values ethics, determination, principles, and responsibilities will surely deliver more warmth and hope to the world and inject more confidence and strength into the common development of all countries.
[China-Africa cooperation has become a model for South-South cooperation, and a model for international cooperation with Africa]
"China-Africa cooperation has become a model of South-South cooperation and an example of international cooperation with Africa." Regarding China-Africa relations, Wang Yi said that the profound friendship between China and Africa was formed in the arduous struggle for national independence and national liberation. Yes, 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.
He said that China and Africa's high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road” and a closer community with a shared future will surely provide a steady stream of impetus for the development and revitalization of Africa.
[China’s vote will always belong to a developing country]
Talking about the 50th anniversary of China's restoration of its legal seat in the United Nations, Wang Yi said that for half a century, China has firmly upheld the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law.
China has joined almost all intergovernmental international organizations and more than 500 international conventions, making it the second largest contributor and permanent member of UN peacekeeping operations to send the most peacekeepers.
China has always upheld fairness and justice and insisted that all countries, large and small, are equal. Our vote will always belong to the developing countries.
[Multilateralism is a banner, not a cover, but a belief, not a rhetoric]
When it comes to multilateralism, Wang Yi said that multilateralism has always been a firm choice for China, and it has never changed due to times and events.
He said that we must persist in openness and tolerance, and not engage in closed and exclusive; insist on equal consultation and not engage in solipsism.
We believe that multilateralism is a banner, not a cover; it is a belief, not a rhetoric.
"Small circle multilateralism" is still group politics, "national priority multilateralism" or unilateral thinking, "selective multilateralism" is not the right choice.
[Advocating solipsism is essentially a kind of "system hegemony"]
Regarding the issue of ideology and system competition between China and the West, Wang Yi said that the choice of system requires tailored clothing, and cannot be tailored to suit the shoes.
The key to a country’s path is whether it conforms to its own national conditions.
Discrimination, suppression of systems that are different from one's own, and even advocacy of solipsism, are essentially a kind of "system hegemony."
Wang Yi said that all countries should respect and tolerate each other, and each has its own beauty on this planet.