Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's regular press conference on December 2, 2021
1. Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council will meet in Beijing on December 6 with World Bank President Malpass, International Monetary Fund President Georgieva, World Trade Organization Director-General Ivira, International Labour Organization Director-General Ryder , Coleman, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Knott, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board, held the sixth "1+6" roundtable dialogue in video mode, focusing on "Promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable growth of the world economy: from recovery On the theme of "Reconstruction", discussions and exchanges were held on the world economic situation and global economic governance, and China's insistence on promoting high-quality development with reform and opening up as the driving force.
2. The third ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America and the Caribbean Community Forum will be held on December 3 by video. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Mexican Foreign Minister Ebrard will co-chair the meeting.
CCTV reporter: According to reports, on November 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the "Russia Is Calling" annual international investment forum that Moscow is satisfied with the current high level of Russia-China relations and is willing to further promote Russia-China cooperation. More strategic connotations. The relationship between the two countries is very stable and is an important factor in maintaining world stability. Russia will not reduce its cooperation with China in accordance with the "call" of the United States, as some European countries have done. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: China highly appreciates President Putin's positive statement on Sino-Russian relations.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation.
Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, China-Russia relations have always adhered to the original intention of "friendship from generation to generation and win-win cooperation". This is a strategic decision made by both sides based on the development and revitalization needs of the two countries and the general development trend of the world. Affected by the changes in the international situation, we will not be shaken by a moment or a thing.
Against the background of a small number of countries strengthening military alliances and building various ideologies and value "small circles", China and Russia insist on forming partnerships and non-alignments and not targeting third parties, which injects valuable stability into the complex international situation. .
China and Russia are not allies better than allies, and they provide powerful positive energy for promoting world peace and development.
We firmly believe that Sino-Russian relations in the new era will become more mature, stable and resilient. The two sides will continue to unswervingly expand the depth and breadth of "back-to-back" strategic cooperation, and take the lead in emphasizing equality, integrity, cooperation, and law-abiding. At the crossroads, we will always stand on the right side and contribute "China-Russia Wisdom" and "China-Russia Plan" to building a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind, and jointly lead the trend of human progress.
"Renmin Ribao" reporter: Could you please introduce in detail the relevant situation of the third ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum and China's expectations?
Wang Wenbin: In July 2014, during the first collective meeting between leaders of China, Latin America and the Caribbean, President Xi Jinping announced the establishment of the China-Latin America Forum with leaders of the Latin American and Caribbean countries.
In the past 7 years, under the framework of the China-Latin America Forum, China and Latin America have successfully held two ministerial meetings, a video conference of the special foreign ministers in response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and 46 sub-forums in 18 professional fields, which greatly enriched the overall cooperation between China and Latin America. .
In the past seven years, the China-Latin America Forum has developed vigorously and has become a major platform for gathering friendly forces from all walks of life in China and Latin America, and has made important contributions to deepening China-Latin America relations.
The third ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum is the first "full coverage" multilateral diplomatic event between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries after the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
A century of changes and a century of epidemics have brought serious challenges to the development of the world economy and the livelihoods of all countries.
China and Latin America agreed on the theme of this conference as "Overcoming difficulties together, creating opportunities together, and working together to promote the building of a China-Latin America community with a shared future."
We sincerely hope to take this meeting as an opportunity to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to plan the development and overall cooperation of the forum in the next three years, and promote the equality, mutual benefit, innovation, openness, and benefits of China-Latin America relations to a higher level in the new era.
Shenzhen Satellite TV reporter: According to reports, on November 30, the United States announced that it would impose visa restrictions on nine Cuban officials on the grounds of suppressing demonstrators. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: Since the beginning of this year, the US has imposed unilateral sanctions on Cuban institutions and officials on several occasions, seriously violating the basic norms of international relations and exposing the US's consistent bullying and hegemony.
China firmly opposes interference in other countries' internal affairs and unilateral sanctions under the banners of "freedom," "democracy," and "human rights," and firmly supports the efforts of the Cuban government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and social stability.
China has always believed that mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation are the only ways to get along with each other.
We call on the United States to immediately and completely lift the unilateral sanctions against Cuba in accordance with the purposes of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations, and do more to improve U.S.-Cuba relations and contribute to international and regional stability.
Bloomberg reporter: The United States and the European Union will hold a high-level dialogue today to discuss how to jointly deal with the increasingly tough China in their eyes, saying that reaching consensus on key issues may make it more difficult for China to ignore related issues. How does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respond to this?
Wang Wenbin: China, the United States and the European Union are all major international forces. There is no one-or-other relationship between the three, and there should be no zero-sum game.
China urges relevant parties to abandon the "Cold War" mentality, adhere to open cooperation, dialogue and consultation, practice true multilateralism, and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.
The practice of drawing lines with ideology and engaging in "small circles" is not conducive to world peace and stability, harming others and self, and not worth the gain.
"Dutch Telegraph" reporter: A criminal lawsuit against companies such as Nike and C&A occurred in the Netherlands, claiming that they profited from "forced labor" in Xinjiang. How does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs respond to the allegations of "forced labor" in Xinjiang and the criminal proceedings in the Netherlands?
Wang Wenbin: The first thing I want to tell you is that in Xinjiang, China, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the nations coexist in harmony.
The so-called "forced labor" in Xinjiang is a big lie and a century of lies.
Some Western politicians, especially some in the United States, clamor for the so-called "forced labor", which is essentially engaging in political manipulation under the guise of human rights, interfering in China's internal affairs, and curbing and suppressing the development of China, especially Xinjiang.
This approach is unethical and despicable, and will undermine the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain.
Their conspiracy will never succeed, and will only expose the true face of their lie and rumors to the world.
If you are concerned about "forced labor", I will tell you some facts.
There are about 500,000 child laborers engaged in agricultural work in the United States so far, and between 240,000 and 325,000 women and children have been sexually enslaved.
In the past five years, as many as 100,000 people have been trafficked to the United States for forced labor each year; half of them have been sold to sweatshops or subjected to domestic servitude.
These people who spread the existence of so-called "forced labor" in Xinjiang suggested that they go to the United States to investigate the phenomenon of "forced labor" on the spot.
I believe they will discover more facts.
Reporter from Barton News: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a high-level meeting that he must abide by the timetable for the completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, and the Pakistani government is fully committed to implementing the provisions of the corridor agreement. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: China has noticed that Prime Minister Imran Khan has repeatedly made positive statements on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
This fully demonstrates the importance Pakistan attaches to the all-weather friendship and all-round cooperation between China and Pakistan, which China highly appreciates.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an important pilot project of the "Belt and Road". Since its launch, it has made important contributions to Pakistan's economic development and improvement of people's livelihood, and has been widely praised and recognized by all walks of life.
China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, to further focus on cooperation in the fields of industry, people’s livelihood, agriculture, science and technology on the basis of the construction and operation of existing projects, and to build the corridor into a high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”. Demonstration projects in China will better benefit the people of the two countries and even the region.
China Broadcasting Corporation reporter: It is understood that Russia has completed the domestic legal procedures for the entry into force of the "Protocol on Extending the Validity Period of the Agreement between China and Russia on the Mutual Notification of the Launch of Ballistic Missiles and Space Launch Vehicles". When will the protocol take effect? What is the significance?
Wang Wenbin: On December 1, the "Protocol on Extending the Validity Period of the "Agreement on Mutual Notification of the Launch of Ballistic Missiles and Space Launch Vehicles" between China and Russia" came into effect.
According to the "Protocol", the China-Russia missile launch notification agreement was successfully extended for 10 years.
The entry into force of the "Protocol" reflects the high level of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia in the new era. It also shows that the two countries are committed to jointly safeguarding global strategic stability. It will make important contributions to the maintenance of the international arms control system and the maintenance of world peace and security. contribute.
Japan Broadcasting Association reporter: The European Commission announced on the 1st that the European Union’s "Global Gateway" plan will invest up to 300 billion euros in infrastructure construction in developing countries in the future. This measure is considered to be a response to China's "One Belt One Road" initiative. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: China welcomes all initiatives to help developing countries build infrastructure and promote common development.
At the same time, we believe that different related initiatives should not be mutually exclusive and mutually exclusive, but should promote inclusiveness, communication and coordination, and form synergy.
You mentioned the “Belt and Road” initiative. What I want to emphasize is that the “Belt and Road” initiative adheres to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, upholds the concept of openness, integrity, and greenness, and is committed to achieving the goals of sustainability, people’s livelihood, and high standards. The focus is on adding new impetus to world economic growth and opening up new space for international economic cooperation.
In the past 8 years, the “Belt and Road” initiative has moved from initiative to action, from “freehand brushwork” to “meticulous painting”. It has achieved tangible and heavy achievements and brought tangible benefits to the people of relevant countries. A warm welcome and high appraisal from developing countries.
In the future, we will continue to strengthen mutual cooperation with all participants in the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, and steadily advance cooperation in various fields based on the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and make positive contributions to helping developing countries build infrastructure and promote common global development. .
China and the EU have a lot of consensus on the general direction of interconnection, and they can fully complement each other, and jointly promote interconnection and global sustainable development between countries.
Xinhua News Agency reporter: On December 1, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the plan to host the "Leaders Democracy Summit" by the United States, stating that the United States and its allies are not qualified and should not call themselves "democratic beacons". The United States is unfriendly internationally. The action has caused the outside world to lose trust in it. The Russian side calls on all countries to stop pursuing the so-called "democratization", refrain from redrawing the line, and take concrete actions to defend the principle of sovereign equality of all countries as stipulated in the UN Charter. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Wang Wenbin: China appreciates the relevant position of Russia.
Recently, we have noticed that politicians and media in many countries have criticized the so-called "Leaders' Democracy Summit" organized by the United States.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tun said that the summit was purely for political purposes and was a political manipulation. Thailand should be happy instead of receiving an invitation.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Sijardo pointed out that the "democracy summit" has typical characteristics of politics in the United States, and Hungarian democracy does not require anyone to judge.
The media of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel and many other Middle East countries have commented that the “democracy summit” is a tool for the United States to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs and maintain hegemony. American democracy has left nothing behind except sowing the seeds of death and destruction in the Middle East and around the world. Value things.
These circumstances show that the United States’ holding of the "democracy summit" is unpopular and has met with widespread opposition from the international community.
What I want to point out is:
The United States draws a line according to its own standards, classifying half of the countries and regions in the world into the "democratic camp", and classifying the other half of the countries into the ranks of "non-democratic countries."
This practice itself goes against the spirit of democracy, exposing the true intentions of the United States to instrument and weaponize democracy, promote geostrategy under the guise of democracy, and suppress dissidents.
For a long time, the United States has infiltrated and subverted sovereign states through government agencies such as the International Development Agency and so-called "non-governmental organizations" such as the "National Democracy Foundation" and instigated "color revolutions"; Countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Libya have launched military interventions, resulting in hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths, millions of people injured, and tens of millions of people displaced.
The Americans divide the world into two camps of "democracy" and "non-democracy", which will only bring more chaos to the world and more disasters to the people of all countries.
In fact, the "democracy summit" has nothing to do with democracy, but to undermine the reality of democracy in the name of democracy.
In the face of global challenges such as the new crown epidemic, climate change, terrorism, and economic recovery, what the world needs is not a "democratic summit" that provokes division and confrontation, but strengthens solidarity and cooperation on the basis of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and adheres to true multilateralism. Ism, and work together to meet common challenges.