Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying hosted a regular press conference on August 3, 2022
CCTV reporter: On the evening of August 2, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi issued a statement saying that the visit of the US House of Representatives delegation to Taiwan demonstrates the firm support of the US for Taiwan's democracy. Today's world is facing a choice between authoritarianism and democracy, and the unity of the 23 million people in the United States on Taiwan is even more important. What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying: The essence of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is not a democratic issue, but an issue related to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
What Pelosi has done is by no means a defense and maintenance of democracy, but a provocation and violation of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
As many have pointedly pointed out, Pelosi's dangerous provocation is purely for personal political capital, and it is a downright ugly political farce.
And in this ugly farce, democracy is just a cheap tool and a pretense used by the US.
The grandstanding is Pelosi personally, but it is the relations between the two countries and regional peace and stability who suffer.
Democracy in Pelosi's mouth is nothing more than a robe covered with lice.
We have seen the hypocrisy and ruthlessness of democracy in Pelosi's mouth from the "Capitol Hill shock", from the death of Floyd, from the Rob shooting, and from the more than 1 million Americans who died of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The U.S. military sees this democratic commitment and so-called "power" in what the U.S. military has done in Iraq, Syria, and the Kabul retreat.
As the number three figure in the U.S. government, in the face of the domestic problems of democracy, Pelosi spent taxpayers' money and sat on a U.S. military plane to show off, violating international law and basic norms of international relations, and damaging other countries' internal affairs and sovereign territories. The complete act can only make the world see the hypocrisy and ugliness of the United States more clearly, and further bankrupt the national credibility of the United States.
Even U.S. Republican Congressman Marjorie Green said, "Pelosi is not staying at home to solve the problems that plague the American people. She has been in power for decades, and the whole country is collapsing. This kind of false defense of democracy." Courage' is enough."
I also want to remind Pelosi that she is facing China, which accounts for one-fifth of the entire human population, and is provoking more than 1.4 billion Chinese people.
Public opinion cannot be bullied, and public opinion cannot be violated.
With this "show", whether Pelosi will be famous for a lifetime or a legacy, I believe history will give a fair answer.
AFP: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said today: "Those who commit crimes against China will be punished." Can you tell us what further punishments China plans to take?
Hua Chunying: China will take all necessary measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces will be responsible for all consequences.
We do what we say.
Please have more patience and confidence.
Phoenix TV reporter: We saw Pelosi published a signed article in the Washington Post that mentioned Xinjiang, Tibet, etc., saying that the United States cannot stand idly by violating the rights of ethnic minorities and other issues. What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying: Pelosi said that the United States cannot stand by and watch, but why has she been sitting on the sidelines of her own domestic problems?
She turns a blind eye to the riddled problems in her own country and doesn't care about the livelihood and welfare of the people in her country, but she keeps on showing off and repeating what has long been proven by countless facts to be lies of the century.
This kind of behavior profoundly shows what "people who pretend to be asleep and can't wake up" are. It also exposes the hypocrisy and ugliness of some American politicians, and fully exposes their sinister nature of interfering in other countries' internal affairs, undermining China's stability, and curbing China's development in the name of human rights. Be attentive.
Global Times reporter: Regarding Pelosi's departure from Taiwan, U.S. government officials made sophistry and even slapped them down. For example, Sullivan, the White House National Security Adviser, said that China is trying to turn the historical normal into a crisis, and it is the one that promotes the escalation of the situation. Kirby, the White House National Security Council's strategic communications coordinator, said Pei's visit does not violate the one-China policy pursued by the United States. what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
Hua Chunying: I think you have summed it up very accurately. The US officials are trying their best to make excuses, and even make a rake, and they even call a thief to catch a thief.
This reflects the US government's lack of integrity, lack of historical knowledge, and lack of introspection.
There is an old saying in China: People's trouble lies in not reading history.
U.S. officials should really earnestly make up a lesson on the Taiwan issue.
There is only one China in the world, Taiwan is a part of China, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China.
This is the core content of the one-China principle, as well as the general consensus of the international community and the basic norm of international relations.
In October 1971, the 26th UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2758, which decided: "Restore all rights of the People's Republic of China, recognize the representatives of her government as the only legitimate representatives of China in the United Nations organization, and immediately remove Chiang Kai-shek's representatives from it in the United Nations. expelled from seats unlawfully occupied in the United Nations Organization and all its affiliated bodies".
Including the United States, 181 countries in the world have established diplomatic relations with China based on the one-China principle.
Historically, the Taiwan issue has been the biggest obstacle to the normalization of Sino-US relations, because China firmly adheres to the one-China principle and will never make any compromises or concessions on this issue.
In 1971, the U.S. side affirmed to the Chinese side that it is willing to pursue new principles on the Taiwan issue, that is, the U.S. side recognizes that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is a part of China; Nor will it support any "Taiwan independence" movement.
During his visit to China in 1972, President Nixon confirmed the above principles to Premier Zhou Enlai.
This is how the "Shanghai Communiqué" was born.
The U.S. side clearly stated in the "Shanghai Communiqué" published in 1972: "The U.S. recognizes that all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait believe that there is only one China and that Taiwan is a part of China. The U.S. government has no objection to this position."
The above-mentioned commitments made by the US have started the normalization process of Sino-US relations.
The United States clearly stated in the "Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations" in 1978: "The United States recognizes the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government of China and recognizes China's position that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China."
The United States clearly stated in the "August 17" Communiqué issued in 1982: "The United States of America recognizes that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government of China and recognizes China's position that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China. The government has no intention of infringing on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, or interfering in China's internal affairs, or implementing the 'two Chinas' or 'one China, one Taiwan' policy."
It is based on the above three joint communiqués that China-US relations have generally achieved stable development over the past 40 years.
However, in recent years, the U.S. has said one thing does another, constantly distorting, tampering, falsifying, and hollowing out the one-China principle, attempting to cross the red line and making breakthroughs, unscrupulously playing the "Taiwan card", stealing and changing the pillars, and concocting the "relationship with Taiwan". Act" and "Six Assurances to Taiwan" are the premise suffixes of the US's one-China policy, and key statements such as "Taiwan is a part of China" have been deleted from the US State Department's website. "The split campaign backed up.
The U.S. government should have strictly restrained the attempt of the No. 3 figure in the U.S. government to go to Taiwan, but it has allowed it to indulge and provoke him. This is the root cause and the truth of the tension in the Taiwan Strait.
The history and latitude of the Taiwan issue is clear, and the fact and current situation that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China are clear.
The international community also sees this very clearly.
In the past few days, many national leaders and people from all walks of life have voiced their opposition to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. The spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General just said that the UN will continue to abide by the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, and the UN's policy is to adhere to the one-China principle.
This shows that justice is at ease in the hearts of the people.
The position of the Chinese government and Chinese people on the Taiwan issue has always been consistent.
Resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the firm will of the more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, and realizing the complete reunification of the motherland is the common aspiration and sacred duty of all Chinese sons and daughters.
Public opinion cannot be violated, and the general trend is irreversible.
No country, any force, or anyone should misjudge the Chinese government and people's strong determination, firm will and strong ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, achieve national reunification and national rejuvenation.
Bloomberg reporter: Regarding the details of the countermeasures that China may take, can you give more details, including sanctions against Taiwan or Pelosi and other US officials?
Hua Chunying: In disregard of China's strong opposition and solemn representations, Pelosi insisted on visiting the Taiwan region of China, which seriously violated the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques. integrity, seriously undermining the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, and sending a serious wrong signal to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National People's Congress, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and the Ministry of National Defense all issued statements or remarks to condemn them last night. Ambassador Qin Gang immediately lodged solemn representations with the White House National Security Council and the State Department.
This morning, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi made remarks on this.
China will take all necessary measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces will be responsible for all consequences arising therefrom.
We do what we say.
As for the specific countermeasures that you are concerned about, what I can tell you is that there will be as many as they should be, and the relevant measures will be resolute, forceful and effective.
The US and the "Taiwan independence" forces will continue to feel it.
I also want to stress that, looking back at every provocation the US has provoked against China, the results are all self-inflicted humiliation and self-rewarding.
The latest example is that Pelosi and others once incited Hong Kong's underworld forces and advocated the so-called "beautiful landscape", but it just accelerated Hong Kong's transition from chaos to governance, from governance to prosperity, and made the Oriental Pearl shine again.
This time is no exception. Pelosi and others attempt to collude with the "Taiwan independence" forces to "use Taiwan to control China" and violate China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out, the U.S. side has betrayed its promise on the Taiwan issue, blatantly playing with fire, and being an enemy of the 1.4 billion Chinese people, it will never end well.
CCTV reporter: We have noticed that when asked about his response to the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, United Nations Secretary-General Spokesman Dujarric said that the policy of the United Nations on this issue is that it is the United Nations General Assembly that guides us. Resolution 2758 on One China in 1971. At the same time, we have also seen that many countries and some insightful people in the United States have also voiced their support for China, including a well-known American journalist Friedman, who condemned Pelosi's plan to visit Taiwan as reckless and irresponsible. become more secure or prosperous through a purely symbolic visit, and may incur many consequences. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
Hua Chunying: In less than a day after Pelosi's passage to Taiwan, people of different levels and backgrounds from hundreds of countries and international organizations have spoken out in various ways, condemning Pelosi's mistakes, Stupid and crazy actions, expressing adherence to the one-China principle and supporting China's legitimate actions to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
These voices of justice move us.
Just to name a few, the Russian President's Press Secretary, the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, the Russian Foreign Ministry Statement, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council, and the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council have all made it clear that Russia firmly adheres to the one-China principle and opposes any form of "Taiwan independence" supports China's right to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Taiwan issue.
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was an irresponsible and stubborn move of the United States. It fully understands China's concerns about the US's interference in China's internal affairs and the escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and supports China's series of measures to achieve national reunification. measure.
A spokesman for the DPRK's foreign ministry said that the U.S. interference in internal affairs is shameless, a deliberate political and military provocation, and the root cause of undermining regional peace and security.
The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair. The DPRK strongly condemns any external force's interference in the Taiwan issue, and fully supports the Chinese government's just position of resolutely defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The U.S. attempt to hinder China's development, growth and reunification will be resolutely thwarted.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement that the US interfered in China's internal affairs and undermined China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is another example of the US interference policy, and it is the consistent style of US foreign policy, which will only further undermine regional peace and stability.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Syria condemned in the strongest terms the U.S.’s unprecedented escalation and provocative policy toward China. Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is not in line with international law. and world peace and stability, seriously endangering world peace and security.
The Palestinian presidency said in a statement that it called for an end to any actions that violated the one-China principle, stressing that China has the right to defend its sovereignty, security and development interests.
Nicaraguan President Ortega issued a statement saying that Pelosi's flight to Taiwan on a US military plane was an act of aggression, and that such provocations would only make China stronger.
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement firmly supporting China in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity and urging the US to stop its provocative actions against China.
The foreign ministers of Trinidad and Tobago publicly reiterated their adherence to the one-China principle.
The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it reiterated its support for the one-China principle, opposed any attempt to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", and firmly supported China's peaceful reunification.
The Cambodian royal family said through social media that there is only one China and Taiwan is a province of China.
The spokesman for the UN Secretary-General stressed that the UN's adherence to the one-China policy was clearly stipulated in Resolution 2758 of the 26th UN General Assembly in 1971.
The Office of the Chief Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States issued a statement on the official website of the League of Arab States, emphasizing that compliance with
The one-China principle is opposed to acts that violate relevant UN resolutions and undermine regional peace and stability. The Arab League supports China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and firmly adheres to the one-China principle.
The main political parties in Tunisia said on social media that no foreign country has the right to interfere in China's internal affairs. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan will only further deteriorate the image of the United States. A country like the United States, which has made its fortune by plundering other countries' wealth, cannot rely on fair competition to win, so it is trying to make a It's not surprising that they have made dishonorable means such as sneak attacks from behind, and made unjust actions that broke their promises.
In addition, many government officials and people from all walks of life, including former politicians from various countries, also spoke out.
For example, former U.S. ambassador to China Bocas said that Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was a provocation, and that she was playing with fire when she approached the "Taiwan independence" line.
Egypt, South Africa, Madagascar, the All-Africa China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association, Germany's Süddeutsche Zeitung, Switzerland's Neue Zürich Zeitung, Saudi Arabian Television, Latvia, The Bahamas and other countries have all commented and reported that they believe that Pelosi's actions will only lead to regional instability, and the US statement of "not changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait" is not convincing. The volatile international situation in Ukraine has added fuel to the fire.
Uzbekistan's "News Network" commentary also believes that Pelosi's visit is a serious provocation against China by the United States in the context of economic recession to restore the decline, and it is very unwise.
According to a poll by Taiwan's "United News Network", more than two-thirds of Taiwanese people do not welcome Pelosi to Taiwan, believing that this visit will only undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
So many voices of justice fully demonstrate that the international community clearly sees the nature and intentions of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is an ugly "reality show", which cannot change the historical and legal reality that Taiwan belongs to China at all, cannot stop China's historical trend of complete reunification, and cannot shake the recognition and cooperation of 181 countries in the world. Support the big picture of the one-China principle.
Shenzhen Satellite TV: According to reports, the Kosovo authorities recently decided to replace the so-called "Republic of Kosovo" license plate for Serb residents in Kosovo, and issue temporary certificates to those who enter the Section with Serbian ID cards, which has intensified regional tensions. What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying: Regarding the Kosovo issue, China always believes that within the framework of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, it is the best way for the parties to reach a mutually acceptable political solution through dialogue.
Serbia's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be fully respected.
Relevant parties should continue to engage in pragmatic and constructive dialogue and actively seek a lasting solution to the Kosovo issue.
Reuters: The Chinese military said that it will conduct targeted military exercises in several areas around Taiwan. Some of these areas are "internal waters" in Taiwan. The Taiwan side claims that this is not allowed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, endangering its "safety" and hindering the freedom of navigation protected by international law. What's your comment?
Hua Chunying: Regarding the recent actions taken by the Chinese military, I believe you have read the statements issued by the spokespersons of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and the Eastern Theater Command.
The relevant actions of the Chinese military are a deterrent to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and are legitimate and necessary.
We have never seen any issues with freedom of navigation in the waters.
I think it's better to pay more attention to why the US warships and military planes have come so far to the gate of China to show off their force.
In addition, it is best not to mention the "United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea". If so, please first ask the United States to accede to this convention immediately.
As a part of China, Taiwan has no right to claim "internal waters".
CNR: According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at the general debate of the Tenth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) that Japan will work with the International Atomic Energy Agency, including the International Atomic Energy Agency. In close cooperation with the international community within the country, it continues to advance its efforts in a transparent manner in accordance with domestic and international security standards. What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying: I have noticed relevant reports.
On this issue, China has stated our position many times. China expresses serious concern and firm opposition to the Japanese government's unilateral decision to discharge water contaminated by the Fukushima nuclear accident into the ocean.
The Chinese delegation also clarified China's above-mentioned position at the 10th NPT Review Conference.
Since the Japanese government made the wrong decision in April last year, the questions and opposition from the international community and the Japanese people have not stopped.
The international community is generally concerned about the marine environment and public health that the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean may have on the marine environment and public health. Issues such as uncertainty about environmental impacts raise many questions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has sent technical working groups to Japan twice to conduct on-the-spot inspections and assessments. So far, no conclusive opinions have been reached on the Japanese side's sea discharge plan. At the same time, many clarification requirements and improvement suggestions have also been put forward.
It is extremely irresponsible for Japan to push forward the sea exclusion plan regardless of the concerns of all parties.
We urge the Japanese side to earnestly respond to the legitimate and reasonable concerns of other countries and its own people, earnestly fulfill its due international obligations, fully consult with stakeholders and relevant international institutions, and search for sources of nuclear-contaminated water in a scientific, open, transparent and safe manner. proper disposal.
Before that, Japan is not allowed to initiate the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea without authorization.
Wall Street Journal reporter: Earlier today, when Speaker Pelosi met with Tsai Chi-Chang, Vice Chairman of Taiwan's Legislature, he talked about what the U.S. can learn from Taiwan's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It better shows respect for all the people of the two countries." It seems to call Taiwan a "country". What is China's response to this?
Hua Chunying: You asked this question knowingly, and you have the answer in your heart.
Taiwan has never been a country. Historically, it has only been a province of China.
AFP: Regarding China's military exercise around Taiwan, Japan said that the area involved includes Japan's exclusive economic zone. Considering that the military exercise is very close to Taiwan, including the eastern part of Taiwan, is China ready to deal with the escalation of the situation if there is a mishap or a close encounter between warships and planes?
Hua Chunying: The Chinese military's military exercise in the waters near Taiwan Island is a necessary and legitimate measure to counter the major provocative moves of the US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and to resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Relevant Chinese authorities have issued safety reminders and navigation warnings in advance.
China and Japan have not yet delimited the relevant waters, and China does not accept the so-called "Japan's exclusive economic zone".
China urges Japan to abide by the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and be cautious in its words and deeds on the Taiwan issue.
Just now, other reporters also mentioned some actions taken by the Chinese military, and we have also noticed some remarks by the US on this issue.
I would like to say a few more words on this subject.
Over the past few days, China has repeatedly stated to the U.S. its solemn position that China firmly opposes Pelosi's visit to Taiwan through various channels and at all levels.
In this case, China can only talk to the US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in a language they can understand.
But it must be emphasized that in the current struggle over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the US is the provocateur and China is the victim.
The U.S. and Taiwan colluded and provoked first, while China's legitimate defense came later.
The root cause of the current tension in the Taiwan Strait is that the Taiwan authorities have repeatedly attempted to "rely on the United States to seek independence", while some people in the United States intend to "use Taiwan to control China".
History and practice have repeatedly proved that the one-China principle is the pinnacle of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. When the one-China principle is fully recognized and followed carefully, the Taiwan Strait will remain calm. There will be overcast clouds and even violent storms.
If relevant parties, including friends from the media, really care about the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, they should strive to convey a clear message to U.S. officials and the "Taiwan independence" forces, calling on them to abide by the one-China principle uncompromising and consistent with their words and deeds. Only in this way can expectations be met. peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Reuters: Some Chinese netizens were disappointed after China failed to do more to prevent Pelosi from visiting Taiwan. Should China take more measures to guide them to view the development of China-US relations more rationally?
Hua Chunying: China has made its solemn position clear with statements and actions.
Once again, you have seen that individual US politicians put their own "shows" at the expense of regional peace and stability and the overall situation of China-US relations.
China not only firmly and vigorously safeguards its own sovereignty and security interests, but also safeguards regional peace and stability.
China's determination and will to firmly safeguard the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the motherland is unwavering, and its strong capability cannot be questioned. China's countermeasures will be strong, effective and resolute.
The US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces will gradually continue to feel it.
The Chinese people are rational and patriotic.
We have full confidence in our country and our government in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
I suggest that you study the history of the 100-year struggle of the Chinese Communist Party.
What storms have we not experienced?
But we have made it all the way to the present and achieved remarkable achievements.
We are full of confidence in the future!
Pakistan News Agency: Pakistani Prime Minister Shabazz said when he recently met with the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan in Islamabad that the Pakistani government is committed to fully unleashing the potential of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in terms of economy and connectivity. What is your response to this?
Hua Chunying: China appreciates Prime Minister Shabazz's remarks.
Prime Minister Shabazz attaches great importance to China-Pakistan relations, and has repeatedly promised to promote the construction of the corridor at the "New Pakistan Speed". Since taking office, he has visited Gwadar Port twice, chaired a symposium for Chinese-funded enterprises, and devoted himself to the practical cooperation between China and Pakistan. .
Under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries and the joint efforts of both sides, the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has recently taken on a new look. Many working groups and projects have continued to advance steadily and have made positive progress.
The Chinese side is willing to work with the Pakistani side to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and on the basis of the construction and operation of existing projects, further focus on cooperation in the fields of industry, people's livelihood, agriculture, science and technology, and information technology, so as to build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into a high-quality one. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" demonstration project will inject new impetus into China-Pakistan relations and the building of a China-Pakistan community with a shared future, so as to better benefit the two peoples.
Brazil's "Globe" reporter: You said just now that the one-China principle is the foundation of China-US relations, and Pelosi's visit to Taiwan seriously violated this principle. Do you think there may be a fundamental change in bilateral relations?
Hua Chunying: The one-China principle is the most important political premise and foundation for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with all countries, including the United States.
It is precisely based on the one-China principle that China-US relations have generally maintained a stable development momentum over the past 40 years.
I think the vast majority of the American people and people from all over the world would like to see the healthy and stable development of China-US relations.
Any responsible national government should follow the trend of the times, listen to and respect public opinion, and comply with the voice of the people.
What the U.S. should do is to change the wrong practice of trying to hollow out and inflate the one-China principle, and not to go further and further down the wrong path.
In the spirit of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results, China has always developed friendly and cooperative relations with countries around the world, including the United States.
However, on the issue of the one-China principle and the core interests of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, China has no room for compromise.
It is hoped that the US side can clearly understand this.
Agence France-Presse: The General Administration of Customs of China said today that it will suspend the import of certain products from Taiwan for health and safety reasons. Earlier this week, several other Taiwanese products with required certification materials were also banned. Could you clarify? Are these measures intended to punish the Taiwan side for Pelosi's visit to Taiwan?
Hua Chunying: For specific questions, please ask the relevant competent authorities.
But one thing is certain, the US and the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces must take responsibility and pay the price for their mistakes.
CCTV reporter: Algerian President Teben said in an interview that Algeria may join the BRICS countries, and Algeria meets the conditions to a large extent. What is China's comment?
Hua Chunying: Since its establishment, the BRICS mechanism has been closely linked to the fate of the vast number of emerging markets and developing countries.
Today, in the face of the complex situation of a century of changes, a century of epidemics and international hotspots, the BRICS countries are strengthening cooperation with other emerging market countries and developing countries to better overcome difficulties and challenges through solidarity and cooperation, and achieve common development and peace of mind. Prosperity.
In recent years, many countries, including Algeria, have expressed their positive willingness to join the BRICS.
As the BRICS chair country this year, China actively supports the BRICS countries in launching the membership expansion process and expanding the "BRICS+" cooperation.
At the 14th BRICS leaders' meeting held at the end of June this year, the leaders of the five countries have made a unanimous voice on the expansion of the BRICS and supported the discussion of the expansion standards and procedures.
China will work with the BRICS countries to steadily advance the membership expansion process, so that more like-minded partners can join the BRICS "big family" at an early date.
TASS: According to reports, the German foreign minister said at the UN meeting a few days ago that Germany will provide support to Taiwan if the Chinese mainland takes action against Taiwan. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this statement?
Hua Chunying: You should be referring to the relevant remarks made by German Foreign Minister Berberke during the NPT Review Conference. She insinuated that China was "violating international law" and "violating weak neighbors." Not in line with the facts.
The history and jurisprudence of the Taiwan issue are clear and clear, and no one or any force can deny or distort it.
Let’s not go far, just say that at the end of World War II, China’s rights and interests in Taiwan were clearly written in the Cairo Declaration in 1943 and the Potsdam Proclamation in 1945, that is, Japan must return everything including Taiwan and the Penghu Islands. Territory stolen in China.
Resolution 2758 of the UN General Assembly in 1971 stipulated that all rights of the People's Republic of China should be restored and the one-China principle should be reaffirmed.
The Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs.
Some people make an analogy between the Ukraine issue and the Taiwan issue, which is intentionally distorting the concept and confounding the public. This is interference in China's internal affairs, and we will never accept it.
The one-China principle is a universally recognized norm in international relations, as well as the political foundation and fundamental premise of China's relations with other countries.
Violating the one-China principle will certainly undermine the overall development of bilateral relations.
It is hoped that the German side can understand the Taiwan issue objectively and accurately, stop dancing with the United States, abide by the commitment of the one-China policy with practical actions, and be cautious in words and deeds on Taiwan-related issues.