Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on August 8, 2022
Xinhua News Agency: State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi just attended a series of foreign ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation. How does the speaker comment on the outcome of the meeting?
Wang Wenbin: From August 4 to 5, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the China-ASEAN (10+1) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea (10+3) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting .
This is the first time that a series of foreign ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation have been held offline since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
During the meeting, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China's propositions on China-ASEAN cooperation, East Asia cooperation and regional security cooperation, and exchanged in-depth views with participating countries on strengthening solidarity and coordination, seeking common security in Asia, and jointly promoting recovery and development.
The first is to maintain the centrality of ASEAN and practice open regionalism.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that it is necessary to maintain the correct direction of East Asian cooperation, uphold openness and inclusiveness, adhere to the Asian approach, consolidate the ASEAN-centered regional cooperation framework, expand and strengthen the ASEAN-centered cooperation platform, and oppose ideological Draw a line, oppose the introduction of camp confrontation, and oppose the impact of exclusive small circles on the regional structure.
The Chinese side also distributed documents such as China's support for ASEAN's centrality, and the list of four priority areas for cooperation in the "ASEAN Indo-Pacific Outlook".
The foreign ministers of the participating countries unanimously appreciated China's consistent support for ASEAN's centrality.
The second is to deepen cooperation in post-pandemic recovery.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated that regional cooperation should continue to adhere to "development priority and people's livelihood priority", increase investment in areas such as poverty reduction, better solve development problems and achieve common development.
China supports ASEAN in building a regional vaccine production and distribution center and strengthening public health capacity building; well implement the food security cooperation initiative, jointly promote energy security and accessibility, and ensure stable energy supply; support trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains. , to build the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area and the Asia-Pacific Economic Community.
China is willing to set up special donations for economic and technological cooperation under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement under the framework of the China-ASEAN Cooperation Fund; support the construction of the 10+3 emergency medical supplies reserve center, increase financial support for the 10+3 rice emergency reserve mechanism; expand digital infrastructure, e-commerce, Exchange and cooperation in digital logistics, smart city and other fields; promote the establishment of a 10+3 low-carbon partnership.
All parties at the meeting agreed to accelerate regional economic integration, fully implement the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, deepen cooperation in public health, digital economy, green development and other fields, achieve low-carbon and sustainable development, and better benefit the people of all countries.
The third is to maintain regional peace and stability.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that regional cooperation should promote common security, attach importance to and respect the legitimate security concerns of other countries, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.
All countries should earnestly abide by the UN Charter and international law, jointly safeguard the international system with the UN at its core, and uphold the international order based on international law, instead of imposing the so-called "rules" of one country or group of countries on others and coercing other countries to choose sides. stand in line.
China opposes the blind promotion of unilateralism by some major powers, let alone the illegal actions of sanctions and suppression.
China has played a constructive role in further promoting the healthy and in-depth development of East Asian cooperation and demonstrated its responsibilities as a responsible major country.
During the meeting, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi further expounded his solemn position on the provocative behavior of the United States that violated China's sovereignty.
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that the one-China principle is the pinnacle of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and the real "guardrail" for peaceful coexistence between China and the United States is the three joint communiqués.
"Relying on the United States to seek independence" is a dead end, and "using Taiwan to control China" is doomed to fail.
In the face of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's insistence on going to Taiwan in disregard of China's serious concerns and firm opposition, it is only natural for China to make a firm response.
China's position is justified, reasonable and legal, China's measures are firm, forceful and appropriate, and China's military exercises are open, transparent and professional, in line with domestic law, international law and international practice.
China is not only firmly upholding China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also upholding international law and basic norms of international relations, especially the most important international law of non-interference in internal affairs stipulated in the UN Charter.
Because of this, more than 100 countries have come forward publicly, reaffirming their firm adherence to the one-China policy and their understanding and support of China's legitimate position.
Many foreign ministers of participating countries expressed their adherence to the one-China principle and their understanding and support of China's necessary measures to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ASEAN foreign ministers also issued a statement on the cross-strait situation, reaffirming their adherence to the one-China principle.
Cuban Latin American Press: A serious fire broke out at the Cuban oil storage base. The Cuban government has sought international assistance, and many countries have responded. What is China's comment on this accident? Are there plans to provide aid to the Cuban government?
Wang Wenbin: China and Cuba are good friends, good comrades and good brothers.
China expresses its deep condolences to the victims of the accident and its condolences to the families of the victims and the injured.
The Red Cross Society of China has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the Cuban Red Cross Society.
The Chinese side is willing to continue to provide assistance to the Cuban side.
Hong Kong China Review Press: Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Japan strongly condemns the missiles launched by China's military exercises for falling into Japan's "exclusive economic zone", and noted that China does not recognize this. Kishida said that this is related to Japan's national and national security, and has a serious impact on the peace and stability of the international community. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: We firmly oppose Japan's wrong remarks and unreasonable accusations.
Whether it is legal, political or moral, Japan has no right or right to make irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan issue.
A few days ago, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi sternly refuted Japan's remarks at the series of foreign ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation.
Japan has illegally occupied and practiced colonial rule in Taiwan for half a century, killing more than 600,000 Taiwan compatriots, plundering a large number of local resources, and forcibly recruiting laborers from many countries, including Southeast Asian countries, and many people were tortured to death.
In 1943, the "Cairo Declaration" issued by China, the United States and the United Kingdom clearly stipulated that the Chinese territory stolen by Japan, including Taiwan and the Penghu Islands, should be returned to China.
Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation issued in 1945 stated that the Cairo Declaration would be implemented.
After that, Japan accepted the Potsdam Proclamation and announced its unconditional surrender.
In 1972, the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement signed during the normalization of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations clearly stipulated that the Japanese government fully understands and respects the Chinese government's position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and insists on abiding by Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation.
Such a history, Japan should not forget, and needs to reflect on it from time to time.
Japan has been so high-profile on the Taiwan issue recently, has it forgotten the commitment it made when it signed the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement?
Is it to subvert the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations?
Do you have the ambition to encroach on Taiwan, China again?
Does the Japanese side want to use this to build up its armament, abandon the "peace constitution", and stop taking the path of peaceful development?
The Japanese side should give a responsible account to the international community on these issues.
As for the Japanese side's claim that the Chinese military's training activities involve the so-called Japan's exclusive economic zone, and that China and Japan have not yet demarcated the boundary in the relevant waters, how can it come to Japan's exclusive economic zone?
Taiwan is China's territory. China conducts normal military exercises in the waters surrounding its own territory. It is open, transparent, and professional, in line with domestic law, international law, and international practice. It is not only a warning to provocateurs, but also to safeguard national sovereignty and territory. Completely legitimate.
The Chinese side urges the Japanese side to seriously reflect on the history of aggression, recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, abide by the principles of the four political documents between China and Japan and the commitments it has made so far, stop following the trend of echoing the negative words and deeds of the United States concerning Taiwan, and stop cooperating with the United States in "using Taiwan to control China". Wrong actions to avoid further serious damage to the relationship between the two countries.
Bloomberg: Has China's military exercise in the waters surrounding Taiwan ended as scheduled? Can you introduce more information about the ongoing military exercise?
Wang Wenbin: The Chinese military has issued relevant announcements, you can refer to them.
AFP: The Chinese military said today that it will continue to conduct military exercises in the waters surrounding Taiwan. What is the reason for this? Is this also a countermeasure to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? If so, why does China believe that last week's military exercise is still not enough to achieve the purpose of countermeasures?
Wang Wenbin: In disregard of China's firm opposition and repeated representations, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blatantly visited Taiwan, China under the connivance and arrangement of the U.S. government. Commitment, seriously endangering the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out, China's position is justified, reasonable and legitimate, and our measures are firm, forceful and appropriate. China's military exercises are open, transparent and professional, in line with domestic law, international law and international practice. The purpose is to issue a warning to the perpetrators and punish the "Taiwan independence" forces.
We will resolutely safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resolutely curb the United States' attempt to "use Taiwan to control China", and resolutely smash the Taiwan authorities' illusion of "relying on the United States to seek independence".
At the same time, China is also upholding international law and basic norms of international relations, especially the most important international law of non-interference in internal affairs stipulated in the UN Charter.
Turkey's Anadolu Agency: The navigation warning announced by the Chinese side expired at noon yesterday (August 7). Continuing military exercises does not seem to be in line with international practice. Regarding the new military exercise, will China issue another safety reminder for civil aircraft and ships?
Wang Wenbin: Taiwan is China's territory.
China conducts normal military exercises in the surrounding waters of its own territory in an open, transparent and professional manner.
Relevant Chinese departments have also issued announcements in a timely manner.
This is in line with domestic law, international law and international practice.
This is not only a warning to the provocateurs, but also a legitimate move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Phoenix TV: On the 5th, US Secretary of State Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Yingxian Huang, and Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng issued a joint statement after the trilateral strategic dialogue. "China Policy" followed by parentheses to indicate "where applicable". The same statement was made last week in a joint statement issued by the G7 foreign ministers and the EU high representative. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: The one-China principle is the general consensus of the international community and the universally recognized basic norm for international relations. It constitutes an integral part of the post-World War II international order, and was confirmed by the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. It is also the basis for establishing and developing diplomatic relations between China and relevant countries. political basis.
The official legal opinion of the United Nations Secretariat clearly states that "Taiwan, as a province of China, has no independent status."
It is illegal and invalid for some countries to add various prefixes and suffixes to the one-China principle, trying to distort, falsify and hollow out the one-China principle.
China firmly opposes this.
The meaning of the one-China principle is clear and unambiguous, that is, 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 sole legal government representing the whole of China.
The application of the one-China principle is universal, unconditional and unquestionable.
All countries that have established diplomatic relations with China and all UN member states should unconditionally abide by the one-China principle and abide by UNGA Resolution 2758.
The practice of some countries is actually a distorted interpretation of the one-China principle, which is essentially challenging the basic principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations, as well as the post-World War II international order.
A man cannot stand without faith, and a country without faith will decline.
We advise some countries to read history carefully, abide by the solemn promises made in black and white, and deeply understand the danger and danger of treachery and the pursuit of "Taiwan independence" forces.
Any attempt to challenge the one-China principle, the international rule of law and the international order will inevitably meet the common opposition of the international community and will never succeed.
The Hindu: It is reported that the Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka met with Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe on Saturday. Earlier, Sri Lanka asked China to postpone the docking plan of the "Yuanwang 5" scientific research ship. Can you confirm that Sri Lanka made the request? What is the response to this?
Wang Wenbin: I have noticed relevant reports and would like to emphasize two points.
First, Sri Lanka is a transportation hub in the Indian Ocean. Scientific research ships from various countries, including China, have repeatedly stopped at Sri Lankan ports for supplies.
China has always exercised the freedom of the high seas legally, and fully respects the jurisdiction of coastal states for scientific research activities in the waters under its jurisdiction.
Second, Sri Lanka is a sovereign country and has the right to develop relations with other countries in accordance with its own development interests.
The normal cooperation between China and Sri Lanka is an independent choice of the two countries, which conforms to the common interests of both sides and does not target a third party.
It is unreasonable for relevant parties to put pressure on Sri Lanka on the grounds of so-called "security concerns".
When Sri Lanka is currently facing economic and political difficulties, grossly interfering with Sri Lanka's normal foreign exchanges and cooperation is taking advantage of the dangers of others and goes against international morality and basic norms of international relations.
China urges relevant parties to view China's marine scientific research activities rationally and stop interfering with normal exchanges and cooperation between China and Sri Lanka.
CCTV reporter: We have noticed that the foreign ministers of Australia, the United States and Japan issued a so-called joint statement on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the Taiwan issue after the trilateral strategic dialogue. How does China view Australia's actions in the current atmosphere of China-Australia relations?
Wang Wenbin: I just made clear China's position on the so-called statement of the US, Australia and Japan.
In disregard of the facts, the Australian side groundlessly accuses China of its legitimate, reasonable and lawful measures to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity, which violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, grossly interfere in China's internal affairs, and undermine regional peace and stability.
China firmly opposes this.
In recent years, China-Australia relations have encountered serious difficulties due to the Australian side, and the right and wrong of them are very clear.
China's position on developing China-Australia relations is consistent and clear.
The healthy and stable development of China-Australia relations is in line with the fundamental interests and common aspirations of the two peoples.
We urge the Australian side to recognize the situation, distinguish right from wrong, respect China's core interests and major concerns, abide by the one-China principle, abide by the basic norms of international relations, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop wrong words and deeds that undermine regional peace and stability, and do not agree with or cooperate with individual countries The wrong strategy of "taking Taiwan to control China" should not create new obstacles for the development of China-Australia relations.
China Arab TV: Last week, your colleague briefly introduced the delegation of diplomatic envoys from Islamic countries to China to visit Xinjiang. Can you provide further details on the visit?
Wang Wenbin: From August 1st to 5th, a delegation of diplomatic envoys of Islamic countries to China was invited to visit the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Ambassadors and diplomats from 30 Islamic countries including Algeria, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc. in China attended.
During the visit, the delegation went to Kashgar, Aksu and Urumqi, visited mosques, Xinjiang Islamic Institutes, grass-roots communities, cotton fields, training centers for primitive education, etc., went deep into Uyghur families, communicated face-to-face with religious people, and visited Xinjiang. The exhibition on the theme of counter-terrorism and de-radicalization has witnessed the harmonious coexistence of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, the full guarantee of freedom of religious belief, and breakthroughs in poverty alleviation and rural revitalization.
The envoys highly appreciated the Chinese government's adherence to the people-centered strategy of governing Xinjiang, and appreciated Xinjiang's great efforts and fruitful achievements in economic development, ethnic unity and other fields.
The envoys sighed, "Xinjiang's fruit is too sweet, and the life of the people here is as sweet as this fruit." They said, "We see that the people here live happily, freely, harmoniously and peacefully." "The people of Xinjiang enjoy freedom of religious belief. , the language and cultural heritage here are very well protected.”
The envoys emphasized, "We are full of confidence in Xinjiang's future and hope to share the opportunities of the 'Belt and Road' construction with Xinjiang, and carry out more cooperation in infrastructure construction, modern agricultural development, education and scientific research."
Seeing is better than hearing it.
This is not the first time a foreign delegation to Xinjiang has made such a sigh.
Whether the state of human rights and religious freedom in Xinjiang is good or not, the people of Xinjiang have the most say, and the international community is also there for all to see.
Since December 2018, more than 2,000 people from all walks of life from more than 100 countries and regions have visited Xinjiang and witnessed the development achievements of Xinjiang's social tranquility and economic prosperity, as well as the truth of national harmony and people's happiness.
At the recently held UN Human Rights Council, nearly 100 countries unanimously supported the just position of the Chinese government and opposed interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
A few Western politicians would rather believe the lies fabricated by some individuals than listen to the common voice of the more than 25 million people in Xinjiang; they would rather cooperate with the poor performance of a few anti-China forces than face up to the basic facts of Xinjiang's development and progress.
We urge these Western politicians to listen more to the just voices of the international community, stop confounding black and white, fabricate lies, and stop doing things that disrupt Xinjiang and "use Xinjiang to control China".
Reuters: Can you brief us on the arrangements for the ROK Foreign Minister's visit to China? Will there be face-to-face meetings with Chinese officials? What does China expect from this visit?
Wang Wenbin: Last week, China announced that South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin was invited to visit China.
During Foreign Minister Park Jin's visit to China, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with him.
China will release relevant news in a timely manner, please stay tuned.
Kyodo News: Has the military exercise originally planned to end at noon on the 7th ended?
Wang Wenbin: You can check the relevant news released by the Chinese military.
Bloomberg: Secretary Blinken said that ASEAN supports the US position on the Taiwan issue. Can you clarify whether ASEAN supports China's recent actions against Taiwan?
Wang Wenbin: I'd be happy to give you some relevant information.
The ASEAN foreign ministers issued a statement on the cross-strait situation, reaffirming their adherence to the one-China principle.
The spokesperson of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement, reiterating the consistent policy of supporting the one-China principle, believing that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, opposing any attempts and actions to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", and firmly supporting the Chinese government Peaceful realization of national unity.
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon said that what the US has done recently violated China's sovereignty, violated its own commitments, intensified tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and fully exposed its hegemonic behavior of inconsistent words and deeds.
Cambodia supports China in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, and supports China in making a firm response to the provocative actions of the US.
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in his talks with State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the series of East Asian Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meetings that Singapore has always clearly pursued the one-China policy and opposed "Taiwan independence" and any unilateral actions that change the status quo.
The Malaysian Prime Minister's special envoy to China, Zhang Qingxin, said in a statement that he hoped Western countries would not adopt double standards to view the Taiwan issue and the Ukraine issue.
This series of measures to interfere and infringe upon the sovereignty of other countries in the name of "defending democracy" violates the basic principles of international law and has become a negative example.
In fact, not only ASEAN countries, but more than 170 countries in the international community have expressed their firm support for China's position on Taiwan-related issues in different ways, which is an overwhelming advantage compared with the US and the few countries that support the US .
Global Times: According to reports, on the 6th, UN Secretary-General Guterres attended the peace commemoration ceremony held in Hiroshima, Japan. At the ceremony, he called on nuclear-armed states to commit to "no first use of nuclear weapons" and stressed that "no nuclear war will be tolerated." According to UN officials, this is the first time a secretary-general has made such an appeal. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: We appreciate Secretary-General Guterres' call on relevant parties to commit to "no first use of nuclear weapons".
From the first day it possessed nuclear weapons, China has advocated the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons, and has always adhered to the policy of no first use of nuclear weapons at any time and under any circumstances. nuclear weapons.
China is the only one of the five nuclear-weapon states that has made such a commitment.
We urge other nuclear-weapon states to adopt the same policy to jointly maintain global strategic stability and effectively reduce the risk of nuclear war.
Reuters: The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines said in Taipei today that the Chinese military exercise will not prevent him from visiting friends. What's your opinion?
Wang Wenbin: I have just stated that China's military drills are open, transparent and professional, in line with domestic law, international law and international practice. They are intended to warn the perpetrators and punish the "Taiwan independence" forces.
The vast majority of countries in the international community generally understand and support this.
As for the relevant person's remarks you mentioned, I want to stress that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. No matter who plays or tricks in whatever name, it will not change this fact.
Adhering to the one-China principle is the international righteousness, the aspiration of the people, and the general trend.
We believe that the relevant countries will sooner or later recognize the international trend and make decisions that conform to the historical trend.
Beijing Youth Daily: On the 6th, a ceremony was held in Hiroshima, Japan to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in his speech that no matter how rough and difficult the road to a "nuclear-weapon-free world" is, Japan will forge ahead, adhere to the "three non-nuclear principles", and make unremitting efforts to realize our ideal "nuclear-weapon-free world" . What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: We have noted relevant reports.
Talking about the atomic bombing cannot be separated from the specific historical background at that time.
The Japanese side only talks about the atomic bombing, but does not show any profound reflection on the history of aggression. I wonder what the international community, including the US, thinks of this?
As the only country that has suffered a nuclear attack, Japan has long regarded itself as a "model student" in the field of international nuclear disarmament and international nuclear non-proliferation, and also advocates the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
But in fact, Japan has always enjoyed the "nuclear umbrella" of the United States, and has opposed and obstructed the United States to abandon the policy of first use of nuclear weapons.
Some politicians in Japan even clamor for "nuclear sharing" with the US, claiming that the US deployment of nuclear weapons in Japan cannot be a taboo topic.
The Japanese government not only condoned the above discussion, but also deleted the expression "three non-nuclear principles" in its report to the Tenth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
People can't help but ask, what is Japan's intention?
Does Japan match its words and deeds on nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation?
We urge Japan, as a non-nuclear-weapon state party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to earnestly fulfill its international obligations on nuclear non-proliferation, strictly abide by the "three non-nuclear principles" that it has committed to, refrain from developing or introducing nuclear weapons, and take practical actions to achieve a "world without nuclear weapons." "Make due contributions.
Beijing Daily: Recently, Israel and Palestinian armed groups clashed, resulting in a large number of casualties on the Palestinian side. On the 7th, the two sides reached a ceasefire under the mediation of Egypt. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: A few days ago, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resumed, causing many innocent civilian casualties in the Palestinian side, including children, which is very sad.
China firmly opposes and condemns all acts of violence against civilians.
At present, the two sides in the conflict have reached a ceasefire under the mediation of Egypt. We welcome this and appreciate Egypt's mediation efforts.
The current ceasefire situation between Israel and Palestine is still fragile. We urge all parties concerned, especially the Israeli side, to exercise restraint, abide by relevant UN resolutions, avoid escalating conflicts again, and maintain stability in Israel and Palestine.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has repeatedly been staged. The fundamental reason is that the "two-state solution" has not been implemented, and the Palestinian people's reasonable demands for independent statehood have not been realized for a long time.
China calls for a larger, more authoritative and more influential international peace conference to achieve a lasting and just solution to the Palestinian issue on the basis of the "two-state solution".
China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and will continue to make unremitting efforts to this end.
Bloomberg: China announced on Friday that it would cancel or suspend communication and cooperation with the US in various fields. In which areas will China and the US continue to maintain smooth communication channels?
Wang Wenbin: Dialogue and communication require sincerity.
China will continue to lodge stern representations with the US on Pelosi's departure from Taiwan, urge the US to seriously reflect on its mistakes, immediately correct its mistakes, stop condoning and supporting the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and stop playing the "Taiwan card" to "use Taiwan to control China". In particular, at present, it is necessary to stop confounding right and wrong, slander, escalate the situation, and expand the crisis, and abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques with practical actions.
The Paper: According to reports, the armies of Azerbaijan and Armenia have exchanged fire several times on the contact line in the "Naka" area recently, resulting in the death of one Azerbaijani, two Azerbaijani and many injured. What is China's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: We have noticed relevant reports.
Both Azerbaijan and Armenia are friendly and cooperative partners of China.
We hope that the two sides will abide by the relevant ceasefire consensus, avoid further escalation of the situation, and resolve conflicts and differences through political dialogue.
Reuters: According to Myanmar state media, the Myanmar ambassador to China passed away not long ago. Does China know about this? Do you know the reason for the death of the Myanmar ambassador?
Wang Wenbin: The news you mentioned is true.
Since taking office in 2019, Ambassador Miao Dampe has actively promoted the development of China-Myanmar relations.
We express our deep condolences and condolences to his sudden passing, and our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family.
The Chinese side has maintained close communication with the Myanmar side on the death of Ambassador Myo Dampe, and will make every effort to facilitate the Myanmar side's handling of follow-up matters.
China Daily: According to reports, the US White House spokesman said on the 6th that China's activities in and around the Taiwan Strait are a major escalation of efforts to change the status quo, provocative and irresponsible. What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: The unreasonable sophistry of the U.S. side cannot hide the obvious fact that it is the U.S. who has changed the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and promoted the escalation of the situation. It is the U.S. who has made unreasonable provocations.
As early as four months ago, China has repeatedly expressed its solemn position to the US side through various channels and at all levels to firmly oppose Pelosi's move to power, pointing out that this move will seriously violate the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques. It is a major escalation of the provocative behavior of the US, which shows that China will never sit idly by and warn the US not to have any illusions and misjudgments, and all the consequences arising therefrom will be entirely borne by the US.
The Chinese side can be said to be hard-hearted, benevolent, and righteous.
However, the US turned a deaf ear to China's dissuasion and warnings and went its own way.
As State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out, this incident was planned and provoked by the US side.
The US is provoking provocations, and China is taking legitimate countermeasures. The countermeasures taken by China are aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and security, and are in line with international and domestic laws.
The US has gone further and further down the wrong path of deviating from its commitment to the one-China principle, yet accuses China of escalating the situation. This is completely robber logic.
It must be pointed out that China's resolute countermeasures against Pelosi's escape from Taiwan are not only a necessary move to safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also a legitimate move to safeguard the basic norms of international relations and the international order established after World War II.
The one-China principle has been recognized by the United Nations and the vast majority of countries, and has become a universally recognized basic norm in international relations, constituting an important part of the post-World War II international order.
Resolutely upholding the one-China principle and resolutely opposing acts that falsify and hollow out the one-China principle is to uphold the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and the norms of international law that respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
For a long time, the US has recklessly interfered in the internal affairs of developing countries under the pretext of democracy and human rights, and launched military intervention and aggression, which is the biggest threat to regional and international security.
We firmly oppose the US's provocation and troubles on the Taiwan issue. It means saying no to US bullying, maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait and regional stability, and maintaining international fairness and justice.
China's legitimate measures have been widely supported by the international community.
More than 170 countries around the world have expressed their strong support for China to safeguard its own sovereignty and adhere to the one-China principle, which has an overwhelming advantage over the US and its few supporters.
If the US acts recklessly on the Taiwan issue, the Chinese people will never agree, nor will the people of the world.