China News Service, Beijing, June 10 (Guo Chaokai) In response to Australian Prime Minister Morrison’s China-related economic and trade remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on the 10th that China has always firmly opposed to politicizing economic and trade issues. All kinds of bullying and political manipulation; urging the countries concerned to stop wielding the big stick of sanctions and using economic means to pressure other countries' wrong practices.
A reporter asked questions at the meeting. Australian Prime Minister Morrison said earlier that if the WTO wants to operate better, it needs to formulate clear rules and punish bad behavior in a timely manner.
Morrison also claimed that China imposed tariffs and trade sanctions on some products exported from Australia. This practice is unethical. What's China's comment on this?
In response, Wang Wenbin responded: "Everyone knows that the Western powers are the main makers of WTO rules. Some countries have also taken various measures to maintain their hegemony and restrict the development of developing countries. Everyone has also seen that yes. Who is deliberately manipulating and maliciously circumventing WTO rules, unilaterally obstructing the selection of judges of the Appellate Body, causing the dispute settlement mechanism to be paralyzed? And who is politicizing economic and trade issues, generalizing the concept of national security, and abusing state power to contain and suppress other countries Business? I think the Australian side should be very clear about this."
Wang Wenbin pointed out that China has always firmly opposed the politicization of economic and trade issues and all kinds of bullying and political manipulation.
We urge relevant countries to stop wielding the big stick of sanctions at every turn, use economic means to pressure other countries' wrong practices, take more practical actions and play more positive roles in safeguarding the multilateral trading system and promoting fair trade.
Regarding the China-Australia trade dispute, Wang Wenbin emphasized that China has adopted corresponding measures for foreign products exported to China in order to protect China's domestic industries and consumer rights, and always strictly abide by Chinese laws and regulations and WTO rules, which are completely reasonable and legal.
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