China News Agency, Brussels, May 27. The spokesperson of the Chinese mission to the European Union responded to the EU-Japan summit joint statement on the 27th, stating that the relevant remarks have completely exceeded the scope of the normal development of bilateral relations. China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to these remarks.
A reporter asked that on the 27th the EU and Japan issued a joint leaders summit statement, expressing serious concerns about the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and saying that they will coordinate on regional issues including Hong Kong and Xinjiang. What's China's comment on the exchanges between their respective relations with China and jointly building a safer, more democratic and stable world?
The spokesperson of the Chinese mission to the European Union said that the above-mentioned remarks by Europe and Japan have completely gone beyond the scope of normal development of bilateral relations, harming international peace and stability, harming mutual understanding and trust between regional countries, and harming the interests of third parties. The goal of a safe, democratic, and stable world is clearly contrary.
The spokesperson emphasized that Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang-related issues are China’s internal affairs. The East China Sea and the South China Sea involve China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. These issues concern China’s fundamental interests and should not be interfered. Strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition will also strengthen the defense of national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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