The one-China principle is what the people want and the general trend-Experts talk about the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 10th, title: The one-China principle is what the people want and the general trend-Experts talk about the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua
Xinhua News Agency reporters Wu Yue, Pan Jie, and Li Kun
On December 10, China and Nicaragua signed the "Joint Communiqué on the Restoration of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua" in Tianjin.
The two governments have decided to recognize each other and resume diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level from the date of signing the communiqué.
How to view the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria?
What signal does this event send?
Xinhua News Agency reporters interviewed experts and scholars.
Unstoppable trend of the times
According to the joint communiqué, the government of the Republic of Nicaragua recognizes that there is only one China in the world, the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua immediately severed its "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, and promised not to have any official relations with Taiwan or conduct any official exchanges.
Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of the China Institute of International Studies, said that the number of countries that have established diplomatic relations with China has reached 181, which fully demonstrates that the one-China principle is the overwhelming consensus of the international community. Returning to the one-China principle means returning to the international consensus. .
"Even though the Taiwan authorities are actively engaged in'spending money' diplomacy, more and more countries have chosen to sever their'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan and stand on the right side of history. Facts have proved that the Taiwan authorities are'relying on the United States for independence' and the United States. The attempts of some forces to'use Taiwan to control China' will completely fail. The world trend and the general trend of the times will not be changed due to small actions by individual forces. The path of the'Taiwan independence' separatist forces is getting narrower and narrower, and it is destined to be a dead end." Ruan Zongze Say.
At a regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 10th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to related questions that Nicaragua’s decision to resume diplomatic relations with China was based on recognition of the one-China principle and was a political decision without any economic prerequisites.
Yuan Dongzhen, deputy director of the Latin American Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that for a period of time, the "Taiwan Independence" separatist forces have continued to seek "independence" provocations. The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal is a powerful counterattack against the "Taiwan Independence" separatist forces.
"China will inevitably be reunified, and countries that still maintain so-called'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan will sooner or later establish or restore normal diplomatic relations with China. This is only a matter of time."
"Nigeria is full of sincerity in the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and will fully fulfill its commitments, firmly abide by the one-China principle, and support all China's efforts and actions to achieve complete national reunification." During a video meeting with State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the Nicaraguan government Representative Laureano Ortega said.
The right choice is a matter of course
"The peoples of China and Nigeria have always held friendly feelings to each other. The two governments have the same or similar positions in major international and multilateral affairs." Wang Yi said during a video meeting with a Nigerian government delegation.
Ruan Zongze said that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and an important and influential power, China has always spoke up for developing countries on the international stage, and has taken a clear-cut stand for safeguarding the interests of developing countries and international fairness and justice, and has gained support and recognition from more and more countries. .
"As the largest developing country, China combines its own peaceful development with the interests of the international community, and plays a vital role in maintaining world peace and stability and promoting the progress of all mankind. Nicaragua and other countries have resumed diplomatic relations with China and established diplomatic relations with China. That’s why there is a future in developing relations with China."
During the meeting, members of the Nicaraguan government delegation stated that the Nicaraguan side highly appreciates China's important contributions to safeguarding world peace, justice and equality, and promoting development cooperation, and highly approves of the series of international initiatives put forward by China.
Liu Yuqin, a researcher at the China Foundation for International Studies and former Chinese ambassador to Cuba, said that China’s development has brought huge opportunities to all countries in the world, which is obvious to all.
The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria is also of great benefit to Nicaragua's economic development and improvement of people's lives.
"In recent years, China has in-depth exchanges and cooperation with Latin American countries through cooperation mechanisms such as the China-Latin America Forum, and has continuously strengthened the public opinion foundation for the development of China-Latin America relations. The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria reflects the people's support. Make the right choice." Liu Yuqin said.
"The resumption of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China is supported by all the people of Nigeria." Laureano Ortega said.
Bright prospects for mutual benefit and win-win
Experts believe that the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua will help the two countries to promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and Nicaragua will have the opportunity to participate in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and global development initiatives, thereby creating new benefits for the two countries and their peoples.
Liu Yuqin said that the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal means that the political obstacles to cooperation between the two countries have been removed. The companies of the two countries can inspect and communicate with each other smoothly. Products exported from China will help improve local people’s livelihood. Cooperation projects between China and Nepal. It will also bring more jobs to the local area.
"The strengthening of economic and trade cooperation between China and Latin American countries including Nicaragua will have an important positive impact on the recovery of the world economy."
Yuan Dongzhen said that in recent years, relations between China and Latin American countries have improved in all aspects.
High-level exchanges remain unimpeded in the context of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and the ballast of economic and trade cooperation has become more and more stable.
The just-convened third ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum reached broad consensus on deepening strategic mutual trust and pragmatic cooperation in key areas between China and Latin America in the next three years.
The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria will help China and Latin America cooperate to form a stronger synergy and make new and greater contributions to the welfare of the Chinese and Latin American people and the cause of human progress.
During the video meeting with Wang Yi, Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister Moncada said that the Nicaraguan side actively supports and is willing to negotiate with China as soon as possible to sign a cooperation document on the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”.
He also stated that Nepal is willing to work with China to jointly defend the just cause of mankind and contribute to the promotion of world peace, stability and development.
"China and Nepal have a broad space for cooperation in areas such as economic and social development, infrastructure construction, trade and investment. It is believed that the future cooperation between China and Nepal will bring more tangible benefits to the two countries and their peoples, and to promote China’s cooperation. Latin American relations and South-South cooperation play a positive role in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind." Ruan Zongze said.