China News Service reported on February 19 that the 60th Munich Security Conference was held in Germany from February 16 to 18 local time. At a seminar titled "Strengthening Defense: Security in the Indo-Pacific Region," Fu Ying, former Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed her views on Asia's development and security and other issues, responding to a series of questions about China.
During the 60th Munich Security Conference, Fu Ying, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, participated in the "Enhancing Defense: Security in the Indo-Pacific" forum on the 17th. Image source: Official photography of the Munich Security Conference
"Internationalizing" the Taiwan issue?
The microphone can no longer be heard
At the seminar, Klingber, co-chairman of the German Social Democratic Party, compared the Ukrainian issue to the Taiwan issue. Fu Ying listened politely and corrected that there is no so-called "international border" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
As soon as Fu Ying finished speaking, Klingber's microphone unexpectedly fell off the table "not calmly", and there was a burst of laughter in the venue.
Fu Ying also pointed out that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs. The Anti-Secession Law passed by China in 2005 affirms China's policies and positions.
China will use its greatest sincerity and best efforts to achieve peaceful reunification. People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait also hope that the Taiwan issue can be solved. be resolved peacefully.
Is there a "freedom of navigation" issue in the South China Sea?
"Just an excuse"!
In response to the issue of navigation safety in the South China Sea, Fu Ying said that when everyone was concerned about the safety of navigation in the Red Sea, they were talking about the safety of merchant ships, but when the United States raised the issue of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, it was talking about the freedom of American warships to sail at will. “They can go wherever they want,” she said. Where to go”.
Fu Ying pointed out that if you want to know the safety of commercial shipping in the South China Sea, you can learn from the shipping industry. In the South China Sea, the safety of commercial navigation has never been a problem, and insurance premiums have not increased due to safety issues.
She pointed out that
the so-called "freedom of navigation issue" in the South China Sea by the United States is just an excuse to stir up tension.
During the 60th Munich Security Conference, Fu Ying, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, participated in the "Enhancing Defense: Security in the Indo-Pacific" forum on the 17th. Image source: Official photography of the Munich Security Conference
America wants to return to Asia-Pacific?
“Many countries are unwilling to choose sides.”
When discussing the United States' Asia-Pacific policy, Fu Ying pointed out that
the United States is now shifting its strategic focus to Asia and "returning to the Asia-Pacific." One of the important reasons is the economic success of Asia, especially the rapid development of China.
She pointed out that the strategy implemented by the United States after "returning to the Asia-Pacific" is not to integrate into the peaceful development of the region, but to try to reverse the regional development trend. Many countries are worried about this and have expressed publicly or privately that they are unwilling to take sides.
Fu Ying also said that China opposes the establishment of "minilateral" security mechanisms in Asia, not only because these exclusive security mechanisms are aimed at China, but also because this approach is not in line with the way of thinking about common security and is not conducive to regional stability.
She pointed out that Asian countries have established bonds of trust through years of patient and sincere dialogue, launched multi-level economic cooperation, and built a sense of common security in terms of security. The signing of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea reflects the spirit of trust and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. Currently, consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea are ongoing.
In a turbulent world
China demonstrates its responsibility as a responsible major country
Fu Ying pointed out that at this Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s speech started from the “world” and talked about how China will play a stabilizing force in a turbulent world. From this, we can see China’s responsible attitude Awareness of a major power and a positive attitude toward international cooperation.
Fu Ying pointed out that China has proposed global security initiatives, respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, pays attention to the legitimate security concerns of all countries, and insists on peacefully resolving differences and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation. This is also recognized by most countries in Asia. (over)