AFP: According to the Thai Foreign Ministry, Chinese leaders will attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. Can China confirm this news?
Wang Wenbin: China attaches great importance to the role of APEC as an important multilateral economic cooperation mechanism, supports Thailand as the host of the conference to successfully host the conference, and is willing to work with all parties to promote the conference to achieve positive results.
CCTV reporter: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently attended the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bali. He advocated the practice of genuine multilateralism and put forward China's initiative on international food security cooperation. Can the spokesperson give further details on the situation?
Wang Wenbin: On July 8, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bali, Indonesia.
The foreign ministers' meeting includes two phases of "strengthening multilateralism" and "food and energy security".
During the first phase of the meeting, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that at a time when world peace and development are facing major challenges, we must review the original intention of solidarity and cooperation, adhere to the practice of true multilateralism, and insist on being "three partners". Namely: partners with mutual respect and equal consultation, partners with peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and partners with openness, inclusiveness and connectivity.
There is only one system in this world, and that is the international system with the United Nations at its core.
There is only one order, and that is the international order based on international law.
If we put our own security above other countries' security and strengthen military blocs, we will only divide the international community and make ourselves even more insecure.
Engaging in a closed and exclusive "small courtyard with high walls" is against the trend and is doomed to failure.
China hopes to work with all parties to promote peace talks and firmly stand on the side of peace. It hopes to coordinate macroeconomic policies with all parties to promote inclusive recovery and growth of the world economy.
During the second phase of the meeting, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expounded China's position on food and energy security issues, introduced China's contribution to maintaining international food security issues, and put forward China's initiative on international food security cooperation. The main contents include: support Coordinating role of the United Nations center, not to impose export restrictions on humanitarian food procurement carried out by the World Food Program, to facilitate the smooth entry of agricultural products and inputs from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus into the international market, and to release the export potential of major food producing and net exporting countries , to relieve the tension of market supply, the emergency measures taken by countries for food trade should be short-term, transparent, targeted and appropriate, and in line with WTO rules, support the Consultative Organization on International Agricultural Research and cooperation in agricultural science and technology innovation among countries, reduce food In terms of capital, technology, and market, it helps developing countries improve their grain production, storage, and loss reduction capabilities.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi also met with foreign countries including Russia, Indonesia, India, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Canada, Australia and other foreign countries attending the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bali. Minister, and the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy.
China will continue to firmly support Indonesia's work as the presidency of the G20 and prepare for the Bali Summit.
We are also willing to work with all parties, uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and actively implement the global development initiative and global security initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, so that unity overcomes differences, cooperation replaces confrontation, and implements the spirit of multilateralism in maintaining world peace and promoting common In the specific actions of development, we will work together to build a world of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.
Bloomberg: According to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese leader will attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November. Can you confirm that this information is accurate?
Wang Wenbin: I have just introduced China's position.
If there is relevant news, we will release it in due course.
China Daily: Australian media reported earlier that the cooperation between China and Papua New Guinea in the Ihu Special Economic Zone includes the establishment of a military base. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Papua New Guinea issued a statement a few days ago, pointing out that the above-mentioned reports are baseless. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: I have seen relevant reports and noticed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Papua New Guinea has publicly clarified this.
As emphasized by the PNG side, the relevant reports ignore facts and are groundless.
Over the years, China has implemented a series of economic, technological and investment projects in Papua New Guinea, which have made important contributions to promoting local economic development and improving people's livelihood, which have been unanimously welcomed by the Papua New Guinea government and people.
China's cooperation with Pacific island countries including Papua New Guinea focuses on development, mutual benefit and win-win results.
Japan Broadcasting Association reporter: Japan's ruling coalition won the upper house election, and there are no plans for national elections in the next three years. The Kishida regime has obtained an environment in which it can govern. What does China expect from Japan? In addition, the constitutional revision forces have maintained more than two-thirds of the seats required by the Diet to propose constitutional revision, and the issue of constitutional revision will become an important issue in Japan's domestic politics in the future. What is China's view on this?
Wang Wenbin: China is willing to work with Japan to continue to develop good-neighborly, friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries in accordance with the principles established in the four political documents between China and Japan.
Due to historical reasons, the issue of Japan's constitutional amendment has attracted great attention from the international community and its Asian neighbors.
We hope that the Japanese side will earnestly learn the lessons of history, stick to the path of peaceful development, and take concrete actions to win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community.
Beijing Youth Daily: According to reports, on the 9th, the US State Department issued a statement saying that the US will impose visa restrictions on 28 ancient officials who participated in the suppression of the peaceful protests on July 11 last year, and prohibit relevant personnel from entering the United States. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: China firmly supports the efforts made by the Cuban government and people to maintain social stability.
The unilateral sanctions imposed by the US on Cuban officials have no basis in international law and are typical of "coercive diplomacy".
The United Nations General Assembly has passed resolutions overwhelmingly for 29 consecutive times, demanding that the United States end the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba.
We call on the US to heed the calls for justice in the international community, follow the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and fully lift the unilateral sanctions against Cuba.
AFP: At the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, China listened to many Western countries' remarks on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What I want to ask is, what will happen to China's position on the Ukrainian war in the future?
Wang Wenbin: I have just briefed on State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's attendance at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
There is also the issue of Ukraine.
As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out, China will continue to promote peace and talks on the Ukraine issue, and will always stand on the side of peace.
We look forward to negotiating peace through dialogue and consultation, realizing a ceasefire and ending the war as soon as possible, and preventing the conflict from protracting and expanding.
China believes that serious and comprehensive dialogue should be encouraged to jointly build a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture.
China will implement the global development initiative and global security initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and join hands with all parties to build a world of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.
Bloomberg: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made four suggestions to Australia over the weekend to bring the relationship back on track. The Australian Prime Minister has commented on the China-Australia Foreign Ministers' meeting. Does the Foreign Ministry have any comment on the Australian side's response?
Wang Wenbin: As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out when he met with Australian Foreign Minister Huang Yingxian, China-Australia relations face both challenges and opportunities. If healthy development can be achieved, it will serve the common interests of the two peoples and help safeguard the Asia-Pacific region. Peace and stability.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia.
China is willing to take the pulse, recalibrate and set sail for China-Australia relations in the spirit of mutual respect, and strive to bring the relationship back to the right track.
We hope that the Australian side will seize the current opportunity, put it into practice, reshape its correct understanding of China, and work with the Chinese side halfway to reduce negative assets and accumulate positive energy for improving China-Australia relations.
AFP: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi presented four lists to the US during his talks with Secretary of State Blinken, including a list asking the US to correct its so-called wrong China policy. Can China further introduce the specific contents of the four lists? In addition, has China expressed its willingness to change its behavior to improve Sino-US relations?
Wang Wenbin: As you said, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi did put forward four lists to the U.S. during the meeting. These four lists included the “requesting the U.S. to correct its mistakes toward China” submitted by China to the U.S. during the Sino-U.S. meeting in Tianjin last year. The updated "Two Lists" based on the "List of Policies, Words and Actions" and the "List of Key Cases Concerned by China", also include the list of US China-related bills that China is concerned about, as well as the list of China-US climate change, public health, humanities, etc. List of cooperation in 8 areas.
The relevant list once again shows China's solemn stance that the U.S. side demands that the U.S. side stop curbing and suppressing actions, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and stop jeopardizing China's sovereignty, security and development interests. It also shows that China is willing to work with the U.S. side to build practical cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. sexual attitude.
It is hoped that the U.S. side will take China's list seriously and fulfill the promises made by President Biden and the U.S. government with concrete actions.
NHK: The funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be held tomorrow. Does the Chinese government have any plans to send people to participate? On another note, Secretary of State Blinken said in Bangkok that the United States expects that the leaders of the United States and China may have a phone call in the next few weeks. Does China have any additional information?
Wang Wenbin: Regarding your first question, China has not yet received an official notification from the Japanese government on the official funeral arrangements in Japan.
We will study related matters after receiving the official notification from the Japanese side.
Regarding the second question, I currently have no information to provide.
What needs to be emphasized is that it is very important for the heads of state of China and the United States to maintain exchanges. The specifics should be negotiated by the two sides through diplomatic channels, and favorable conditions and atmosphere should be created for this purpose.
Reuters reporter: Kiribati has withdrawn from the Pacific Islands Forum. Is this the result China wants to see?
Wang Wenbin: Related to your question, I have noticed media reports that Kiribati's decision to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum may have something to do with China.
What I want to tell you is that there is no factual basis for the relevant reports.
Over the years, China and the Pacific Islands Forum have enjoyed good cooperative relations.
What I want to stress is that China always does not interfere in the internal affairs of Pacific island countries, and hopes that the island countries will strengthen solidarity and cooperation to achieve common development.
Bloomberg: After several months of protests in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is about to step down. What's your comment on the situation in Sri Lanka?
Wang Wenbin: China is closely following the latest developments in Sri Lanka.
As a friendly neighbor and cooperative partner, we sincerely hope that all sectors of Sri Lanka will proceed from the fundamental interests of the country and the people, unite and cooperate to overcome the difficulties and achieve social stability, economic recovery and improvement of people's livelihood at an early date.