Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on June 6, 2022
At the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Treuberdi of Kazakhstan, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will go to Kazakhstan from June 6 to 9 to attend the third "China + Five Central Asian Countries" Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and have a good speech. Official visit to Kazakhstan.
CCTV reporter: Please introduce State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's participation in the third "China + Five Central Asian Countries" Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the official visit to Kazakhstan, the background, relevant considerations, and event arrangements. What is China's expectation for this visit?
Zhao Lijian: The five Central Asian countries are China's friendly neighbors and strategic partners.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Central Asian countries 30 years ago, China has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, good-neighborliness, solidarity, mutual benefit and win-win results, and has continuously deepened friendly cooperation.
In January this year, the video summit marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries was successfully held. President Xi Jinping and the five heads of state jointly drew up a blueprint for cooperation and announced the establishment of a China-Central Asian community with a shared future.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the third meeting of foreign ministers of the "China + Five Central Asian Countries" this time, and will actively implement the outcomes of the video summit with all parties, further deepen the good-neighborly friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between China and the Central Asian countries, and jointly Promote development and seek common prosperity.
During his visit to Kazakhstan, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Kazakh President Tokayev and hold talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Treuberdi.
We believe that this visit will further deepen the political mutual trust and practical cooperation between the two countries, and promote the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" between China and Kazakhstan to achieve greater results.
Global Times: US Secretary of State Blinken accused China of engaging in "coercive diplomacy" in his China policy speech. What's China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: China never engages in coercion, and is firmly opposed to coercion by other countries.
Chinese culture advocates not doing to others what you don't want to do to yourself.
One of the traditions of Chinese diplomacy is that all countries, big or small, are equal.
When China's national sovereignty and national dignity are coerced and violated, the measures taken by the Chinese side are reasonable and lawful countermeasures, defending the legitimate rights and interests of the country, and safeguarding international fairness and justice.
China never threatens other countries with force, never engages in military alliances, never exports ideology, never goes to other people's door to raise troubles, and never puts its hand into other people's homes.
China does not take the initiative to fight trade wars, oppress other countries' companies for no reason, and does not engage in bullying sanctions or long-arm jurisdiction.
The United States is the initiator of coercive diplomacy.
The invention rights, patent rights, and intellectual property rights of coercive diplomacy belong to the United States.
In 1971, the American scholar Alexander proposed the concept of coercive diplomacy, which was about the U.S. policy toward Laos, Cuba, and Vietnam.
Over the years, from the threat of force to political isolation, from economic sanctions to technological blockade, the United States has used practical actions to demonstrate to the world what is true coercive diplomacy in order to achieve its own selfish interests.
There is a saying among Chinese netizens that if you want to know what coercive diplomacy is, just look at what the United States does.
The US often says that it "starts from its position of strength" when dealing with other countries. In reality, whoever has the most strength and thick arms has the final say. Isn't this coercive diplomacy?
The U.S. uses unscrupulous means to suppress China's Huawei, France's Alstom, Japan's Toshiba and other companies, and force TSMC, Samsung and other companies to hand over chip supply chain data. Isn't this coercive diplomacy?
In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US is forcing countries to choose sides, threatening unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction at every turn. Isn't this coercive diplomacy?
China and the Solomon Islands signed a security cooperation agreement on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. The United States immediately sent people to the South Pacific island countries to pressure, intimidate and prevent these countries from normal cooperation with China. Isn't this coercive diplomacy?
Secretary Blinken said that all nations should be free to chart their own course without coercion.
To do this, the US must first get rid of its old habit of coercive diplomacy, stop interfering in other countries' internal affairs, stop forcing other countries to choose sides, stop abusing unilateral sanctions, and stop suppressing high-tech companies in other countries.
China is willing to work with all countries upholding justice to oppose all kinds of coercive acts in the world.
Xinhua News Agency: The US State Department released the "2021 International Religious Freedom Report" on June 2, listing the so-called "crimes" of China's restrictions and violations of religious freedom, claiming that there are violations and restrictions on freedom of religious belief in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong. Speaking at a report briefing, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said China continued to carry out "genocide" and repression against the predominantly Muslim Uighurs and other religious minorities. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: The so-called China-related content of the US report and Secretary Blinken's remarks ignore the facts, are full of ideological prejudice, slander China's religious policy, and seriously interfere in China's internal affairs.
China is strongly dissatisfied with this and firmly opposes it.
Respecting and protecting the freedom of religious belief is the basic policy of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government on religion.
In China, the government manages religious affairs in accordance with the law, protects citizens' freedom of religious belief and normal religious activities, and ensures that religious citizens enjoy the same political, economic, social and cultural rights as non-religious citizens.
These have long been written into the constitution and have been strictly implemented and fully guaranteed.
At the same time, the Constitution also stipulates that no one may use religion to disrupt social order, and religious groups and religious affairs are not subject to foreign forces.
The Chinese government will resolutely crack down on the use of religion to promote extremist ideology, engage in extremist activities, and conduct infiltration and subversion.
The so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is an outright lie.
China has repeatedly refuted it with facts and figures.
Today I will not waste everyone's time to refute these lies and fallacies of the US side.
You are not tired of listening, we are tired of talking.
The reason why the US has repeatedly hyped up lies related to Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong is just to create an excuse to smear and suppress China, and use it as a tool to interfere in China's internal affairs and split China.
In fact, the religious and living conditions of ethnic minorities in the United States are truly worrying.
Native American groups have been neglected and discriminated against for a long time, the Indian culture has been fundamentally destroyed, and the intergenerational survival of life and spirit has been seriously threatened.
The United States adopted a policy of genocide against the Indians, and the number of Indians dropped sharply from 5 million in 1492 to 250,000 at the beginning of the 20th century, which was reduced to one-twentieth of the original. This is genocide.
The American "Atlantic Monthly" once pointed out that from the historical deportation, slaughter and forced assimilation, to today's overall poverty and neglect, the Indians who were originally the masters of this continent have a weak voice in American society.
In addition, there is a long-term and systematic problem of racial discrimination in the United States.
According to polling data from Gallup and the Pew Center, 75% of American Muslims believe that American society has serious discrimination against Muslims.
There are also frequent "bloody incidents" of gun violence in the United States, which not only desecrated sacred places of worship, but also exposed the deep-rooted racist cancer in American society.
Let me give you a few examples related to religion.
On June 17, 2015, a white youth went on a rampage in a black church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people.
On October 27, 2018, 11 people were killed in a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
And on May 24 this year, a serious shooting occurred at an elementary school in Texas, killing more than 20 people, and the school's students were mainly ethnic minorities.
In the face of the above facts, I don't know what right and face the US has to point fingers at China?
Every time the US issues such a so-called "report", it further exposes its hypocrisy and double standards.
Yonhap News Agency: On June 5, the DPRK launched eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula. In this regard, on the 6th, the South Korean and the US military launched eight surface-to-surface missiles into the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: China's position is very clear.
It is in the common interests of all parties to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and promote the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue.
Under the current circumstances, it is hoped that relevant parties will remain calm and restrained, and refrain from taking any actions that may exacerbate tensions.
Hubei Radio and Television: According to data from the US Customs and Border Protection, in April this year, US law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 230,000 illegal immigrants at the US-Mexico border and ports of entry. Many of them were brutally treated or even abused, large numbers of unaccompanied children were trapped at border patrol stations, and human rights were severely violated. At the same time, immigration is also one of the topics at the upcoming Summit of the Americas. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: The "border tragedy" is an ugly page in the US human rights indictment.
The U.S. government has brutalized immigrants with extreme measures and inhumane actions.
Immigrants are often subjected to violent law enforcement, prolonged detention and abuse, and the human rights of vulnerable groups such as women and children are ruthlessly trampled on.
Data show that in 2021, U.S. law enforcement agencies will arrest about 1.7 million illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the highest in 20 years, including 145,000 children.
More than 2,800 immigrant children were forced to be separated from their parents under the policy of separation of flesh and blood enforced by the previous administration in the United States, and many parents are still searching for their children's whereabouts.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has pointed out that this move is equivalent to government-sponsored child abuse, which will lead to irreparable harm or affect children's lives. The US government has no reason to justify it.
Of the 266,000 immigrant children detained in the United States in recent years, 25,000 have been held for more than 100 days.
Even at the height of the epidemic, more than 100,000 unaccompanied children were detained in overcrowded temporary facilities for long periods of time, with no care, lack of doctors and medicines, and their physical and mental health was greatly harmed.
Last September, US border police brutally drove away Haitian refugees with whips and horses, which was condemned by the UN Human Rights Council's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination and the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent.
This photo is also very notorious on the Internet.
The serious refugee and immigration problem in the United States is precisely the "backlash" of its own hegemonism and bullying.
In the 200 years since the United States proposed the "Monroe Doctrine", it has intervened militarily in Latin American countries more than 30 times, forcibly exported American-style democracy to regional countries, engaged in economic plunder, and even instigated regime subversion.
When the people of these countries were overwhelmed by the poverty and turmoil created by the United States and tried to escape northward, they were turned away by the United States, and even violently arrested and imprisoned.
Therefore, some American media pointed out that these immigrants arriving at the border are double victims of American policy.
The United States should seriously examine and correct its numerous crimes on the refugee and immigration issue, stop acting as a hypocritical "human rights defender", and take practical measures to protect the human rights and basic rights of refugees and immigrants, and formally declare at the Ninth Summit of the Americas. Respond to the normal concerns of Latin American countries about immigration issues and come up with practical solutions.
AFP: Australian officials said recently that a Chinese military plane carried out dangerous maneuvers and intercepted an Australian surveillance plane in the airspace of the South China Sea, posing a risk to its aviation safety and personnel. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: Please ask the Ministry of National Defense for details.
As a principle, what I can tell you is that the Chinese military has always carried out relevant operations based on international law and international practice and in accordance with safe, standardized and professional operational requirements.
China will never allow any country to violate China's sovereignty and security and endanger peace and stability in the South China Sea under the banner of "freedom of navigation".
China once again urges Australia to earnestly respect China's national security interests and major concerns, and to be cautious in words and deeds to avoid misjudgment and serious consequences.
China Daily: Recently, Senegalese President Sall, the rotating chairman of the African Union, said that Western sanctions against Russia have seriously affected Africa's food security. The World Food Program also issued a warning a few days ago that humanity may face the "biggest food crisis since World War II." What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: Currently, the global food supply is facing an extremely tight situation.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has made Russia and Ukraine, as the world's important grain exporters, almost withdraw from the global grain trade system, and the US and Western sanctions against Russia have seriously affected Russia's grain and fertilizer exports, making the situation even worse.
According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, global food prices have climbed to a record high in March this year, and it is expected that factors such as sanctions against Russia will continue to push up global food prices.
For every cent in food prices, the availability of food in vulnerable regions and countries decreases by one cent, and the risk to food security globally increases by one cent.
In fact, every global food crisis has the shadow of the United States behind it.
A few countries such as the United States manipulate the global food trade system, build "food hegemony", firmly control international food prices, and repeatedly seek huge profits by hyping food security issues and exaggerating food tensions.
While the US accuses other countries of "hoarding grain" and requires others to "open warehouses and release grain", its own food energy consumption has not decreased at all.
At the same time, the U.S. has used this to boost food prices and seek personal gain, which is very irresponsible.
The right to subsistence is the greatest human right, and hunger is the common enemy of all mankind.
Under the current situation, the international community should make concerted efforts to promote peace talks, restore peace as soon as possible, and create a peaceful and stable environment for resolving the food crisis.
Adding fuel to the fire and imposing indiscriminate sanctions will not help to cool down the situation in the region, but will only exacerbate the food crisis and lead to a greater humanitarian disaster.
Australia-Asia TV: According to reports, the EU approved the sixth round of sanctions against Russia on the 2nd, including removing Sberbank from the SWIFT system, embargoing some Russian oil, and gradually banning the purchase of goods shipped by sea from Russia within 6 months. Crude oil, a gradual ban on the purchase of refined petroleum products from Russia within 8 months. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that EU sanctions are likely to lead to continued high oil prices, destabilize the international energy market and disrupt supply chains. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: Facts have proved that sanctions are not the right way to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
The massive and indiscriminate sanctions imposed on Russia by a few countries did not ease the situation in Ukraine at all, but instead cost Europe and the world dearly.
With the escalation and continuation of sanctions, the people of European countries may suffer greater costs such as inflation and unemployment, and the world has to face severe challenges such as the energy crisis and food crisis, and only the arms dealers, oil and gas dealers outside the region will benefit. the minority.
We have noticed that the European side has repeatedly expressed its hope that the Russian-Ukrainian crisis will ease as soon as possible and that Europe can restore peace and tranquility.
We support the European side, proceeding from the peace and tranquility of Europe and its own interests, to independently formulate a foreign policy that is in line with European interests, support the European side to actively promote the political settlement of the crisis, support the European side to play an active role in the process of persuading peace and promoting talks, and promote the final construction of the A balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework.
Phoenix TV: For your first question, we noticed that the US State Department website deleted the statement "does not support 'Taiwan independence'" in the "Fact List of US-Taiwan Relations". However, on May 28, this "fact list" was put back into this statement again. What is China's comment on this? Second question, it is reported that in 2021, the then-head of the Economic and Political Department of the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, consul Ge Mingxi and Andrew Sheila revealed to the guests at a reception that the U.S. government hopes that American businessmen can "understand" "There is no problem in Xinjiang. In fact, we all know it well, but using Xinjiang to hype forced labor, genocide, and attack human rights issues is a kind of "wrestling" and an "effective means." stuck in the quagmire." What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: Regarding your first question, we have noticed that the US State Department's website has once again updated the "Facts List of US-Taiwan Relations" and put back the statement "does not support 'Taiwan independence'".
Facts cannot be denied, history cannot be tampered with, and right and wrong cannot be distorted.
There is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China.
This is the general consensus of the international community and the recognized norm of international relations, and it is also a solemn commitment made by the US side in the three Sino-US joint communiques.
The US should abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques, abide by the political commitments made to China on the Taiwan issue, implement President Biden's statement that the US does not support "Taiwan independence", and stop using Taiwan-related issues to engage in politics. Manipulating and "using Taiwan to control China" will cause serious damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
On the second question, I also suggest you to ask the US side for a reasonable explanation.
If the information you mentioned is true, I would not be surprised at all, because this is not the first time that US officials have "bared their voices".
Wilkerson, a former senior U.S. government official, admitted in 2018 that the best way for the U.S. to destabilize China is to create unrest in Xinjiang and incite the Uyghurs to "mess up China from within."
Edmonds, a former FBI translator, also revealed in 2015 that the United States does not care about the people of Xinjiang at all.
They claim that the massacre and torture of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang is for the purpose of disturbing Xinjiang.
Pompeo once publicly declared, "We lie, we cheat, and we steal. This is the glory of America's continuous exploration and progress." And the so-called "genocide" in Xinjiang is exactly the lie of the century concocted by American politicians. Lie Diplomacy" classic.
At present, Xinjiang enjoys national unity, social stability and economic prosperity.
This is the best and most powerful response to the US lie about Xinjiang.
The US's attempt to undermine the harmony and stability of Xinjiang and contain China's development will never succeed.
Shenzhen TV: According to reports, at least 49 people were killed and more than 100 injured when a fire broke out in an inland container yard near Chittagong Port in southeastern Bangladesh on the evening of the 4th and caused an explosion. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue? Are there any Chinese casualties in the fire?
Zhao Lijian: China expresses deep condolences to the victims of the Chittagong fire in Bangladesh, and sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the injured.
After the fire broke out, the Chinese embassy in Bangladesh immediately contacted the Bangladeshi police and confirmed that there were no Chinese casualties.
TASS: According to foreign media reports, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who planned to visit Serbia from June 6 to 7, was blocked because Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro banned their planes from passing through the airspace of these countries. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this? Another question, Taiwan recently announced measures to ban the export of semiconductors to Russia. Russia has also taken corresponding steps to ban the export of noble gases to Taiwan. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
Zhao Lijian: Regarding your first question, we have also noticed relevant reports.
China supports Russia and Ukraine to continue to properly resolve relevant issues through negotiation and consultation.
We believe that all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis should be supported, and the international community should create positive conditions for the Russia-Ukraine negotiation.
On your second question, since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the DPP authorities have repeatedly manipulated the topic, never giving up any opportunity to gain popularity, gain attention, and swipe their presence.
In doing so, they are essentially exaggerating tension and colluding with external forces to carry out "independence" provocative activities.
These despicable tricks of theirs simply won't work.
CCTV reporter: On June 5, Kazakhstan held a referendum to amend the constitution. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: China congratulates Kazakhstan on the successful holding of the referendum on constitutional amendments.
As a friendly neighbor and a permanent comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly supports Kazakhstan in following a development path that suits its national conditions.
We believe that under the leadership of President Tokayev, the Kazakh people will achieve greater achievements in the process of building a "New Kazakhstan".
The Chinese side is willing to make joint efforts with the Kazakh side to push forward the continuous development of China-Kazakhstan relations, so as to better benefit the two peoples.
CCTV reporter: According to reports, the 9th Summit of the Americas and its supporting activities will be held in Los Angeles, USA from June 6th to 10th. The United States has repeatedly declared that it will not invite Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua to participate in the conference. Venezuelan President Maduro responded that more than 25 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have publicly protested against the exclusive and discriminatory practices of the United States and requested that all American countries be invited to the meeting. The leaders of Honduras, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines made it clear that they would not attend the meeting. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: The U.S. claims that it will not invite Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua to participate in the Ninth Summit of the Americas on the basis of the so-called "democracy" standard, which has aroused widespread doubts and opposition from Latin American and Caribbean countries.
This shows that the U.S. holds the "Monroe Doctrine" mentality and manipulates "democracy" issues to interfere and divide.
I want to stress again that Latin America is not America's "front yard" or "back yard."
The Americas Summit is not a "US Summit."
As the host, the U.S. should stop acting its own way and be domineering, earnestly give due respect to Latin American and Caribbean countries, and humbly listen to the legitimate concerns and just calls of most countries in the region, so that this summit truly focuses on the common regional agenda and promotes solidarity and cooperation. Improve people's well-being.
Dragon TV: On June 1, the Canadian Ministry of Defence issued a statement saying that Chinese military planes have repeatedly encountered Canadian military planes implementing UN sanctions on North Korea, but the relevant Chinese operations were unprofessional and unsafe. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Jolly said in interviews with reporters that China's actions are worrying and will raise the matter with China. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Zhao Lijian: Recently, under the pretext of implementing UN Security Council resolutions, Canadian military planes have stepped up reconnaissance and provocations against China, endangering China's national security and endangering the safety of front-line personnel on both sides. China firmly opposes this.
In response to the Canadian side's provocative actions and unfriendly and unprofessional actions, the Chinese military quickly took reasonable, powerful, safe and professional measures to deal with it, and made solemn representations to the Canadian side through diplomatic channels.
China urges the Canadian side to face up to the seriousness of the situation and refrain from any risky and provocative actions, otherwise all serious consequences arising therefrom will be borne by the Canadian side.
UN Security Council resolutions have never authorized any country to deploy military forces in the sea and airspace under the jurisdiction of other countries to conduct surveillance activities on the grounds of monitoring violations of the resolution.
China firmly opposes any actions that endanger China's national sovereignty and security in the name of implementing the resolution.
I would also like to stress that a healthy and stable China-Canada relationship serves the common interests of both sides and is also the common expectation of the two peoples.
The Canadian side should respect the objective facts, stop spreading false information, further recognize the situation, adopt a prudent and pragmatic policy toward China, and take concrete actions to restore the normal development of China-Canada relations.
Pakistan News Agency: Recently, Pakistani Prime Minister Shabazz attended the launching ceremony of the China-aided Gwadar East Bay Expressway Project. What's your opinion?
Zhao Lijian: During my resident stay in Pakistan, I visited Gwadar Port seven times.
I also attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gwadar East Bay Expressway.
I am very happy with the completion of this project.
The Gwadar East Bay Expressway project is an early harvest project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and an important transportation infrastructure project to promote regional connectivity.
After the project is opened to traffic, it will realize the connection between Gwadar Port and Pakistan's national highway, expand the local and Pakistani and other countries' transportation channels, further play the role of Gwadar Port as an international logistics center and hub, and drive the economic and social development of Gwadar Port area.
China will continue to work with Pakistan to well build and operate the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects including Gwadar Port, inject strong impetus into Pakistan's economic development, improve people's livelihood and regional economic integration, and bring more benefits to the local and regional people. What a blessing.