Zhao Lijian: Sanctions cannot bring peace. The US sanctions are actually hitting the people of all countries

　　China News Service, Beijing, May 5 (Xie Yanbing and Xing Chong) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on May 5.

　　A reporter asked: The International Monetary Fund recently lowered its forecast for global economic growth to 3.6%.

What is China's comment?

　　Zhao Lijian: At present, geopolitical turmoil and the new crown pneumonia epidemic are superimposing. The world economy is facing a severe situation, and the people's livelihood and economic and social operation of various countries are seriously affected.

It can be said that economic recovery has become the common aspiration of the people of all countries.

　　In the face of many uncertainties and instability, China's economy has always contributed positive energy to the world economy, highlighting the role of "safety island", "safe haven" and "stabilizer".

Data from the first quarter of this year show that China's economy continues to recover and develop, and foreign trade and foreign investment continue to improve, showing strong resilience and vitality.

We are willing to work with all parties to continuously make positive contributions to stabilizing the global industrial chain and supply chain, promoting the recovery of the world economy and boosting confidence in global development.

　　I would also like to stress that the recovery of the world economy requires the joint efforts of the international community.

We regret to see that in the face of a sluggish and fragile world economy, a few countries such as the United States stick to their own interests and blindly increase unilateral sanctions.

Facts have long proven that sanctions cannot bring about peace, but can only make things worse for the world economy. The stick of sanctions is actually hitting the people of all countries.

As the world's largest economy, the United States should think more about the right to subsistence and development of the global people, and do more things that are conducive to the recovery of the world economy and the stability of the global supply chain.

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