The Ministry of Foreign Affairs answers the Sino -Japanese relations, the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor and other questions

On August 18, 2022, Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over a regular press conference

CCTV reporter: According to media reports, during the ninth high -level political dialogue held yesterday, China and Japan agreed to take the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations this year as an opportunity to strengthen and communicate each level of dialogue to jointly build constructive and stable. Sino -Japanese relations. What is China's comment?

Wang Wenbin: The 50 -year journey of the 50 -year history of China and Japan for more than two thousand years of communication and the normalization of diplomatic relations reveals both parties. Peaceful coexistence and friendly cooperation are the only correct choices for relations between the two countries. The two sides should follow the important consensus of the leaders as the political guidance and action, upholding a high sense of responsibility and mission, profoundly summarizing history, maintaining contemporary opinions, excluding internal and external interference, and jointly committed to building Sino -Japanese relations that meet the requirements of the new era.

It is hoped that the Japanese side will focus on the long -term interests of the two countries and the peoples of the two countries, establish a correct recognition of China, pursue a positive and pragmatic policy policy, adhere to the correct direction of peaceful development, adhere to the four political documents and political consensus between China and Japan, and work with the Chinese side with the Chinese side. , To enhance mutual trust, abandon zero -sum thinking, properly manage differences, and promote the relationship between the two countries to be more mature, stable, healthy and strong.

Reuters reporter: Hong Kong people and Taiwanese who were disappeared and imprisoned in Myanmar. According to TVBS TV, more than 6,000 Taiwanese were deceived in Myanmar, of which more than 2,000 were still imprisoned. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently said that five Hong Kong people have also fallen into similar scams in Myanmar, and their whereabouts are unknown. What is China's comment? Have you carried out relevant investigations and actions?

Wang Wenbin: The Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection of consular, and fully maintains overseas Chinese citizens, including Hong Kong compatriots and Taiwan compatriots. The Chinese embassies in the relevant countries in the relevant national government is maintaining close communication with the government in the country to actively find and rescue relevant personnel.

At the same time, we remind Chinese citizens to be alert to false recruitment information of overseas online, strictly observe the law, ensure personal safety, and timely report about fraud and gambling information. In case of emergency, please report to the local police in time and contact the Chinese embassy in the local embassy.

Bloomberg reporter: The Office of the US Trade Representative issued a statement saying that the United States and Taiwan will start a formal negotiation on the economic and trade initiative. The first round of talks are expected to be held earlier this fall. What are the comments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the US -Taiwan economic and trade initiative?

Wang Wenbin: There is only one China in the world. Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. The government of the People's Republic of China is the only legal government representing the whole China. A Chinese principle is the prerequisite for participating in foreign economic cooperation in Taiwan. China has always opposed any country with business with business with sovereignty and official properties with the business agreement with sovereignty. We require the United States to abide by the principle of China and the three joint communiqués of China and the United States to stop any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. The "Taiwan independence" split forces issued any error signals, do not make mistakes again. China will adopt resolute measures to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity, and advise the United States not to misjudge.

Surging news reporter: We noticed that South Korean foreign minister Park Zhen recently said that China is an important economic partner in South Korea. It would be difficult to talk about the future of the Indo -Pacific region without China. He also stated that China and South Korea will soon usher in the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. They will focus on the next 30 years, and work together to build Korean -China relations that respect each other and pursue common interests. What is the response of the spokesman?

Wang Wenbin: China has noticed the relevant statement of Foreign Minister Park Zhen, and actively evaluated it.

A few days ago, Wang Yi's State Councilor and Foreign Minister held a negative talks with Foreign Minister of Park Zhen. The two sides agreed to organize the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries to inject more positive stable expectations into Sino -South Korean relations.

China is willing to be with the South Korean side to grasp the correct development direction of the relationship between the two countries and open up the 30 years when China and South Korea's next development and prosperity.

Reporter of the General Taiwan State: We noticed that a few days ago, the US Secretary of State Brillings once again speculated that the so -called "Chinese debt trap theory" was once again. What is China's comment?

Wang Wenbin: The so -called "Chinese debt trap" is completely untenable in the West to pass on its own responsibility, and we still let the facts speak.

First, commercial and multilateral debtors are the main creditors of developing countries. According to the World Bank International Debt Database, as of the end of 2020, 82 low -income and medium -sized income national public foreign debt structures, commercial and multilateral creditors accounted for 40%and 34%, respectively. Less than 10%.

Second, the debt growth in developing countries in recent years mainly comes from Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions. According to the Statistics of the WTO, from 2015 to 2020, of the 475.2 billion US dollars of public foreign debt of low -to -medium -income countries, commercial, multilateral and bilateral official debt accounted for 42%, 35%and 23%, of which commercial debt mainly came from from coming from The international financial market sovereign bond financing accounts for 39%. The European Debt and Development Commission (Eurodad) conducted research on 31 key debt countries and found that 95%of sovereign bonds were held by Western financial institutions.

Third, the medium- and long -term repayment of debt in developing countries mainly flows to Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions. The World Bank estimates that in the next 7 years, low -income countries must pay a total of $ 940 billion in principal and interest. Among them, the western commercial creditors and multilateral agencies repaid US $ 356.6 billion and US $ 273 billion, respectively, accounting for 67%; the Chinese government and commercial institutions repaid US $ 130.8 billion, accounting for only 14%. Western financial institutions accounted for absolute dominant sovereign bond holders will withdraw more than $ 300 billion, which is the largest source of debt repayment pressure on the country. Fourth, the financing cost of Western commercial creditors is much higher than that of China. Taking the African region as an example, the British "debt justice" institution calculates according to the World Bank database, China's interest rate on Africa and commercial loans is not only lower than the commercial interest rates (5%) in other countries, but also lower than the African countries disclosed by African Development Bank 10. Extractional bond interest rate (4%-10%). In addition, China provides fixed interest rates for sovereign loans, while Western commercial creditors are mostly interesting interest rates. As the US dollar enters the interest rate hike period, it has further increased the pressure on debt countries.

Fifth, Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions are absent from international slow debt. China has fully implemented the Group of Twenty Group Slow Debt Initiative and is the biggest contribution. In contrast, Western commercial creditors and multilateral institutions with the largest proportion of claims have an excuse to maintain their own credit rating, and have always refused to participate in the relevant approach reduction operations, and have not made comparable contributions to alleviating the debt burden of developing countries.

Some US Western politicians and media take care of the facts, rendering the so -called "Chinese debt trap" of the hype, which is essentially a "discourse trap" that attempts to create the relationship between China -developed countries, destroy China's cooperation with developing countries, and interfere with the development of developing countries. Those who have insight in developing countries and the international community will not be proper.

Reporter of India Broadcasting Corporation: Relevant reports from Fudan University show that compared with the first half of 2021, China has declined with the "China -Pakistan Economic Corridor". What is China's comment? In addition, is it as the media says that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Security Commissioner Cheng Guoping mentioned issues such as relevant security concerns in a meeting with the Pakistan Ambassador to China?

Wang Wenbin: Regarding the relevant meetings you mentioned, China has released a message draft, and everyone can consult. What I want to emphasize is that the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor is an important first -trial project of the “Belt and Road”. It always focuses on development and benefit people's livelihood. It has been widely praised and recognized by all walks of life. Real interests. China will continue to strengthen cooperation with Pakistani, and continue to benefit all the people of Pakistan in cooperation with the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce some progress of the "Belt and Road" construction. In the past nine years, the major initiative of the “Belt and Road” proposed that China and related countries have adhered to the principles of discussion and sharing, deepening mutual benefit and win -win cooperation, and achieved realistic and heavy construction achievements. More than 140 countries have signed the "Belt and Road" documents with China. A large number of pragmatic cooperation projects landed, and the Chinese and Old Railway opened across the board. Croatia Pesusz has successfully coexisted the dragon cross -sea bridge. The construction of the Yawan high -speed rail, Hungarian and Cypriot, Gilbiti Port, and Gwadar Port have made important progress. Make a real contribution. The China -EU trains continue to operate and operate in a single month for 27 consecutive months. In the first half of this year, China and countries along the “Belt and Road” reached 6.3 trillion yuan, an increase of 17.8%year -on -year, accounting for 31.9%. China ’s non -financial direct investment in countries along the route reached 65.03 billion yuan, an increase of 4.9%, accounting for 18.5%.

In the next step, China will continue to solidly promote the high -quality development of the “Belt and Road” to continue to take new steps and achieve new results.

7. Reporter of Shenzhen Satellite TV: According to media reports, during the ninth high -level political dialogue held yesterday, the Japanese side showed its position on the situation of the Taiwan Strait. The Japanese side said that the Chinese military exercise involved the Japanese "exclusive economic zone" and emphasized that the Taiwan Strait The importance of peace and stability. What is China's comment?

Wang Wenbin: Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. The issue of Taiwan is related to the core interests of China. It is entirely in the Chinese internal affairs. Its history and wefts are clear and clear, and the facts and status quo of the two sides of the strait are clear. The Chinese government has officially released the white paper of the "Taiwan Issue and the Unification of China in the New Era", which comprehensively explains the historical latitude and policy claims of Taiwan issues, and shows the firm will and strong determination of the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese people to pursue the unity of the motherland.

For a period of time, the Japanese side has been frequently concentrated in negative trends in Taiwan. Some people in Japan have noise that "Taiwan is something that is something in Japan". This error cognition undoubtedly issued a very dangerous wrong signal to the "Taiwan independence" forces. After Pelosi visited Taiwan, more than 170 countries and many international organizations have issued a voices of justice, reiterating to adhere to a Chinese principle and support China to resolutely maintain their sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, the Japanese side reversed black and white, stood up for the United States, and unreasonably accused China from discrediting the Chinese side. China has repeatedly stated to the Japanese side.

The Taiwan issue is related to the political foundation of China -Japan relations and the basic faith between the two countries. The Japanese side had made serious political commitments to the Chinese side many times. "The foundation is not firm and the ground shakes the mountains." The Japanese side should know the high degree of sensitivity of the Taiwan issue and deeply realize that the purpose of the "Taiwan independence" forces is dangerous and dangerous. We urge the Japanese side to learn from historical lessons, abide by the four political documents principles of China and Japan, and make commitments so far. China and Japan have not yet been divided into the waters in Taiwan, and China does not accept the so -called "Japanese exclusive economic zone". The Chinese army carried out a series of military training activities in the waters near Taiwan Island. It is the need and justified measures to fight against the major provocations of the United States and the "Taiwan independence" split forces and resolutely maintain national sovereignty and territorial integrity. China has issued security reminders and sailing warnings in advance, and the relevant practices are fully in line with international law and international practice. It is hoped that the Japanese side will truly adhere to a Chinese principle without discounted, words and deeds, and do more things that help maintain the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.

8. Indian Broadcasting Corporation: "Nikkei Asian Reviews" and other media said that some countries are reducing projects under the "Belt and Road" initiative. What is China's comment?

Wang Wenbin: I just introduced it just now that in the past nine years, the "Belt and Road" initiative has proposed that in the past nine years, China has widely promoted mutual benefit cooperation with the international community, and has achieved a large number of real and heavy cooperation results. I can add some facts.

As of July 4 this year, China has signed a co -construction "Belt and Road" cooperation document with 149 countries and 32 international organizations, forming more than 3,000 cooperation projects, with an investment scale of nearly $ 1 trillion. As of the end of last year, China has established scientific and technological cooperation relations with 84 "Belt and Road" countries, supports 1118 joint research projects, and launched 53 joint laboratories in the fields of agriculture, new energy, health, and health. The construction of the Silk Road is vigorous. The Central European trains have shown a stable development trend. It has reached more than 190 cities in more than 20 countries in Europe. Essence These are enough to explain the construction of the "Belt and Road" to benefit the world and be full of infinite and broad development space. We will work with the international community to jointly promote high -quality co -construction of the “Belt and Road” to continuously develop to better benefit the international community.

【Edit: Jiang Yuwei】

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