The first face-to-face meeting between US and Chinese diplomatic authorities since the inauguration of the Biden administration began in Anchorage, Alaska, after 6 am on the 19th of Japan time.
We will elaborate on the remarks made by the top diplomatic authorities in the United States and China at the first meeting, which was an unusual development in which criticisms continued for more than an hour from the beginning.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken "Working to Strengthen the International Order Based on Rules"
At the beginning of the meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "I have just returned from the meeting between the two closest allies, Japan and South Korea, and both countries were very interested in the meeting. The content of the meeting was only in the United States and China. It's because it involves the region and the world. "
"Our administration is working to promote America's interests and strengthen the rules-based international order, which helps countries peacefully resolve differences. An alternative to rules-based order is , A world where power is justice and the winner has everything, which makes the world much more violent and unstable. "
"Sino-US relations become hostile when needed"
"Today we will discuss domestic and international priorities so that China can understand our intentions and efforts, our deep concerns about China's actions, cyber attacks on Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States, and economic intimidation on allies We also have a duty to address here as they threaten the rule-based order of maintaining world stability. "
"We said that Sino-US relations will compete when they should, cooperate when possible, and be hostile when needed, but we will do so here as well."
White House Chief of Staff "I don't want conflict, but fierce competition is welcome."
"We are once again strengthening our ties with our allies and friends, which are the basis of US foreign policy, and cooperation with these countries is what brings about development and prosperity," said White House Chief of Staff. "President Byden hosted a summit in four countries last week, promising a free and open Indo-Pacific."
"We will discuss with frank and direct clarity the various concerns raised by the Secretary, from economic and military repression to attacks on basic values. These concerns are solely for the American people. I've heard from allies and friends around the world. I don't want conflict, but I welcome fierce competition. "
Yang Political Bureau member said for nearly 20 minutes, far surpassing the United States
After the opening remarks by the US side, China's Yang Jiechi, a member of the Politburo of the Political Affairs Bureau, made a statement for nearly 20 minutes, far surpassing the two in the United States.
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Yang Political Bureau member "You should not spread your own democracy"
"China and the United States are both world powers and have important responsibilities for peace, stability and development in the world and the region," said Yang, a member of the Politburo.
"The United States has American democracy, China has Chinese democracy. The United States should not spread its own democracy," he said.
"The problem is that the United States is using force and financial hegemony to put pressure on other countries, abuse the concept of national security, obstruct normal trade, and incite some countries to attack China. That's what we are doing, "he said, strongly criticizing the United States.
"I firmly oppose acts that interfere with domestic affairs."
He emphasized that "Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, and Taiwan are inseparable territories of China and will firmly oppose and respond to acts that interfere with domestic affairs."
"American human rights issues are deep-rooted. They haven't surfaced in the last four years, and killing blacks has been around for a long time. You shouldn't turn your head to another country," he said.
"The United States cannot represent universal values or international public opinion. The United States can only represent the ideas of the American government," he emphasized the idea that he does not intend to match American values.
"Corona response and climate change are of common interest."
On the other hand, a member of the Politburo, Yang, said, "We have important responsibilities as a great power, and we should cooperate in areas where we can cooperate, such as responding to the new coronavirus, rebuilding the economy, and climate change." I showed the idea that.
On top of that, "Under the new relationship between the two countries, we should communicate again, control each other's differences, and work together to cooperate. No conflict will occur. It will be sound and stable again. We look forward to returning to the path of development that we have made, "he said, calling on the Biden administration to move towards improving relations.
Foreign Minister Wang "Resolutely Opposes Raising Sanctions Against China on Hong Kong Issues"
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said, "Both countries have had unprecedented difficulties that have hindered the development of not only China but also the world, but we must not continue. The United States has raised sanctions on China on the Hong Kong issue, but We strongly oppose it. This was done the day before we left for Alaska and should not be the host country. "
Remarks after the opening remarks by the US and Chinese sides
After more than 20 minutes of opening remarks by the Chinese side, Blinken said, "I would like to talk a little with you in response to your long talk," and made a statement that seems to have not been originally planned.
Secretary Blinken "We Keep an eye on the Challenge"
In this, Secretary of State Blinken said, "As Secretary of State, I have spoken to nearly 100 countries in the world, and I have visited Japan and South Korea as my first foreign visit, but the story I am hearing is very different from your claim. Is a deep satisfaction with the resurrection of the United States and its involvement with its allies and friends, and a deep concern about China's actions. "
"The leadership in our involvement in the world is due to alliances and friendships that are completely voluntarily built," he added. "The United States aims for more complete unity within the country, and imperfections. He admitted his mistakes and confronted them openly and transparently. We do not look away from the challenges, pretend to be nonexistent, or hide them. "
Aide Sullivan "It is best to cooperate in solving problems"
"I believe it is best to work with allies and friends around the world to solve the problem. This meeting is not a one-sided lecture or a long and roundabout statement, but where each other's thoughts come from. I hope it will be an opportunity to explain and listen to the principles, priorities and long-term strategies that we emphasize. "
After this, the American press was taken out of the room.
China also recalls reporters and remarks U.S.'s additional remarks are unpleasant
After that, the repulsive Chinese side called for remarks and recalled the press.
And when the camera started filming again, Politburo Yang said, "I was looking too favorably at the United States. I should follow basic diplomatic rituals." Showed strong discomfort.
Yang Political Bureau member "We should treat each other with respect"
"You are not qualified to speak to us in a strong position. If you want to be strong with us, we should be respectful of each other," he said. "We are Western. Is the suffering suffered from people still insufficient? Is the time suppressed by foreign countries still short? ", Citing the history of the past and criticizing it in a harsh tone.
He rebelled strongly, saying, "Even if you try to strangle China and suppress it, you are the last to lose."
Foreign Minister Wang "should not lightly threaten other countries"
Foreign Minister Wang also said, "We should not lightly threaten other countries. History and the international community will conclude who is threatening who."
The media shooting at the beginning of the meeting, where both sides usually speak for a few minutes each, was an unusual development that was a response to criticism twice.