China News Service, Beijing, September 7 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) In response to the Australian Minister of Finance's China-related remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on the 7th that the so-called "economic coercion" is definitely not a Chinese head. On the contrary, on the one hand, Australia has taken measures that violate market principles and even bullying, on the other hand, it regards itself as a "victim", hits the Chinese side, and even gangs up to put pressure on China.
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, on the 6th, Australian Finance Minister Fredenberg stated that China’s combination of economic strength and global connections poses a “new major challenge” to many countries, and Australia is facing more pressure than most. The country must be big.
If Australian companies want to get rid of their "economic dependence" on China, they should seek market diversification, that is, adopt a "China+" strategy.
What is China's comment?
In response, Wang Wenbin stated that China has always adhered to the concept of openness, inclusiveness, mutual benefit and win-win, promotes the construction of an open world economy, and shares development opportunities with other countries.
Australia has gained huge benefits from cooperation with China and is a beneficiary of China's development.
China has never done anything that undermines Australia's sovereignty.
The so-called "economic coercion" will definitely not be buckled by China.
On the contrary, the Australian side has taken measures that violate market principles and even bullied, and imposed unwarranted restrictions on the normal exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, which has interfered with the sound development momentum of China-Australia pragmatic cooperation. He also formed gangs to put pressure on China, violated international law and the basic norms of international relations, grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs and harmed China’s core interests.
Wang Wenbin pointed out that the current difficult situation in China-Australia relations is entirely caused by Australia.
The most urgent task now is for Australia to face up to the crux of the frustration of relations between the two countries, abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudices, respect basic facts, view China and China’s development objectively and rationally, and truly uphold the principles of mutual respect and equal treatment in handling relations between the two countries. For one's own political self-interest, advocate the so-called "Chinese coercion", and do more things that are conducive to enhancing mutual trust between the two countries and promoting pragmatic cooperation, not the other way around.
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