At the invitation of Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmut Shah Mahmoud Qureshi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Pakistan from September 7th to 9th.
Q: The South Korean government visited the DPRK delegation to visit the DPRK. During the talks with Chairman Kim Jong-un, the agenda of the North-South leaders meeting was confirmed. Chairman Kim Jong-un expressed his firm will to achieve denuclearization and the willingness to cooperate with the DPRK and the United States. What is China's intention? Evaluation?
A: We have noticed relevant reports and welcome the fact that the DPRK and the ROK will hold another summit meeting in mid-September.
As a close neighbor of the peninsula, China has always enjoyed and supported the DPRK and the ROK, which are directly parties to the peninsula, to maintain dialogue and contacts, continue to promote reconciliation and cooperation, and seek to achieve a denuclearization of the peninsula and lasting peace on the peninsula. We hope that the DPRK-Pakistan leader Pyongyang will hold a smooth meeting and achieve positive results. We will take steps to coordinate the promotion of the denuclearization of the peninsula and the establishment of a peace mechanism on the peninsula, and promote the political settlement of the peninsula. China is willing to continue to play an active and constructive role.
Q: President Nauru asked China to apologize for participating in the actions of the Chinese representative of the Pacific Islands Forum. Is China ready to apologize?
A: Yesterday, I have already said that around the Pacific Islands Forum, Nauru has staged a bad farce. The relevant remarks on the Nauru side are completely inconsistent with the facts. It is purely black and white. In fact, it is precisely the wrong words and deeds of the Nau party that disappoints the leaders of most forum members. It is precisely the Nauru side that should reflect and apologize.
I want to sue Nauru and the "director" behind this play: face the mighty historical trend of the one-China principle, stop unreasonable troubles, and stop taking insults.
Q: You just released the news that Wang Yi State Councilor and Foreign Minister will visit Pakistan. We know that Pakistan has just elected a new government. Can you introduce the main considerations and specific arrangements for State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Pakistan at this time?
A: China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners. The two countries are good neighbors, good friends and good brothers. China-Pakistan relations have maintained a good momentum of development. The two sides have maintained frequent high-level exchanges and pragmatic cooperation in various fields has progressed smoothly. In particular, the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has achieved fruitful results. As you said, Pakistan has just successfully held a general election not long ago, elected a new president and smoothly completed the government change. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang have sent congratulatory messages to President Alwi and Prime Minister Imran Khan respectively.
At the invitation of Foreign Minister Qureshi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Pakistan. During the visit, in addition to holding talks with Foreign Minister Qureshi and meeting with reporters, State Councilor Wang Yi and Foreign Minister will also visit the main leaders of the Pakistani side. The two sides will exchange views on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern.
The visit of State Councilor Wang Yi was the first high-level exchange between China and Pakistan after the establishment of the new Pakistani government. We hope and look forward to this visit, continue the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan, promote mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and push China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership to a new height.
Kenyan police raids involved a Chinese media response from the Chinese
Q: A British naval vessel carried out a sailing activity near the Xisha Islands a few days ago. How does China respond to this?
A: On August 31st, the British shipyard of the "Poseidon" was unauthorised to enter the territorial waters of the Xisha Islands in China without the permission of the Chinese government. The Chinese navy legally verified and identified British warships and warned them to leave.
The Xisha Islands are China's inherent territory. In May 1996, the Chinese government delineated the territorial waters of the Xisha Islands in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Territorial Sea and Adjoining Areas. The British ship violated Chinese law and violated Chinese sovereignty in violation of Chinese laws and relevant international laws. The Chinese side resolutely opposes this and has already made solemn representations to the British side and expressed strong dissatisfaction.
The Chinese side strongly urges the British side to stop such provocative acts so as not to damage the overall situation of the two countries and regional peace and stability. China will continue to take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty and security.
Q: It is reported that a recent blitz inspection by Kenyan police involved a Chinese media station in Kenya. What's your opinion?
A: In an operation conducted by the Kenyan police on the 5th to investigate illegal foreign workers, several Chinese journalists and Chinese-funded institutions with legal documents were taken away. The Chinese Embassy in Kenya was informed of the incident and then made representations to the top Kenyan authorities. The relevant personnel were released on the same day. The Kenyan side has expressed its apologies to the Chinese side for its improper enforcement and promised to restrain the grassroots police behavior, strengthen law enforcement norms and civilization, and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
It is understood that the Kenyan police’s action is part of its campaign against illegal immigrants and is not targeted at, not limited to, Chinese citizens. We also remind Chinese citizens overseas to handle business and residence procedures in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the country in which they reside.
Q: The 4th Eastern Economic Forum will be held in Vladivostok, Russia from September 11th to 13th. The Russian side has stated that President Xi Jinping will attend the forum and hold bilateral meetings with President Putin. Can you confirm and provide specific information?
A: You know that China and Russia are high-level comprehensive strategic cooperation partners. The relations between the two countries are very good and the leaders of the two countries maintain close contacts. The Chinese side attaches great importance to and supports the Russian side to host the Eastern Economic Forum. High-level delegations have been sent to the forum over the years. Regarding the Chinese attendance this year, China will officially release the news soon.
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