[Bilingual] Routine Press Conference/Regular Press Conference (2022-9-23)

Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 23, 2022

Host as a regular press conference

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wenbin ’sregular Press Conference on SeptEmber 23, 2022

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China News Agency reporter: According to reports, this week, the seventh China -Asia -Europe Expo was held in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Can you introduce what highlights of this expo?

China News Service: According to reports, The Seventh China-Eurasia Expo was Held in Urumqi, xinjiang this wek. Can you share with us the highlights of this expo?

Wang Wenbin: From September 19th to 22nd, the seventh China -Asia -Europe Expo was held in Urumqi, Xinjiang, with the theme of "discussion, co -construction, sharing, cooperation to the future". The high specifications of the guests of this expo, the number of countries, and the abundant results, the highest in the previous expo.

Wang Wenbin: From September 19 to 22, the seventh China-Eurasia Expo was held under the theme of “Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, Shared Benefits, Cooperation for a Shared Future” in Urumqi,Xinjiang. This year's expo has exceeded all previous years in terms of the level of participants, the number of participating countries and the numberof fruitful outcomes.

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the expo, pointing out that the Asia -Europe continent is full of development vitality and potential, and it is a key area of ​​the “Belt and Road” international cooperation. In recent years, Xinjiang, Xinjiang, China has given full play to its location advantages, actively promoted the construction of the core area of ​​the Silk Road Economic Belt, promoted national interconnection, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common development in China and Asia -Europe. The prestigious guest country Kazakhstan President Toccyev, Hungarian Prime Minister Olban, Pakistan Prime Minister Charpz and Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and other national politics and ASEAN Secretary -General Lin Yuhui and Shanghai Cooperation Organization Zhang Ming Published a video speech on the formula.

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Expo, pointing out that the Eurasian continent is full of vitality and potential for development and is a key region for international Belt and Road cooperation. In recent years, China's Xinjiang has given full play to its geographical advantages to actively develop the core area of ​​the Silk Road Economic Belt and promote the interconnectivity, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development between China and Eurasian countries. The efforts have achieved positive results. Leaders addressed the opening ceremony through video messages. They include President Kassym -Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary representing guest countries of honor, Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, dignitaries of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Mongolia, Secretary-General of ASEAN Lim Jock Hoi and Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Zhang Ming. This expo attracted 3597 companies from 32 countries and regions in the world to participate in the exhibition and 2652 companies to participate in the exhibition. 21 worlds and China's top 500 and multinational companies participated in the conference, and 110 industry leading enterprises participated offline. As of now, this expo has collected a total of 448 signed projects, with a total signing of 1.17 trillion yuan, a record high of the Asia -Europe Expo.

The expo attracted 3,597 companies from 32 countries and regions which participated online, including 2,652 companies which participated as online exhibitors. Up to 21 Global Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations from China and other countries attended the expo, and 110 industry leaders participated as offline exhibitors . So far, 448 defers word over 1.17 trillion yuan have ben signed, higher than what was app in previous expos.

Five mouthfuls of eight nations, all the way to Europe and Asia. As the core area of ​​the Silk Road Economic Belt, Xinjiang is opening his arms to release the vitality of development to all directions. China is willing to use the China -Asia -Europe Expo as the platform as a platform to promote the spirit of peace cooperation, openness, tolerance, mutual learning, mutual learning, mutual benefit and win -win, and adhere to high standards, sustainable, and benefit of people's livelihood. In the field of cooperation, improve the level of cooperation in Asia -Europe and promote common development and prosperity.

Through its five points of entry, Xinjiang is linked to eight countries. The Silk Road connects Xinjiang with the rest of Eurasia. As a core area of ​​the Silk Road Economic Belt, Xinjiang is sharing its development vitality with other areas with open arms. China is ready to work with other countries to harness the China-Eurasia Expo, uphold the Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit, stay committed to high-standard, people-centered and sustainable cooperation, expand Cooperation areas with eurasia, upgrade the level of Eursia Cooperation and Promote Common Development and Prosperity.2

Agence France -Presse reporter: A Cambodian official told AFP that a ship carrying 41 people sank in the waters near the port of Sihanouk, Cambodia, and more than 20 Chinese people disappeared. Can China confirm this and provide more details?

AFP: A Cambodian official told AFP that more than 20 Chinese nationals are missing after a boat carrying 41 capsized off the coast near Sihanoukville yesterday. Is China able to confirm this and provide more details?

Wang Wenbin: China is maintaining close communication with the Cambodian side, asking Cambodia to make every effort to conduct search and rescue, and to verify and understand the situation.

Wang Wenbin: China and Cambodia are in close communication over this. We have asked the Cambodian side to make all-out search and rescue efforts. We are doing everything we can to find out more about the details of the incident and verify them as quickly as we can.

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CCTV reporter: According to reports, on the 22nd, Wang Yi State Councilor and Foreign Minister gave a speech at the New York Headquarters in the Asian Association. Can you introduce the relevant situation?

CCTV: According to reports, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Delivered A Speech at the Headquarters of Asia Society in New York on SEPTEMBER 22. Can You Share Some Infore ".

Wang Wenbin: On September 22, local time, Wang Yi State Councilor and Foreign Minister gave a speech at the New York Headquarters in the Asian Association. The State Councilor of Wang Yi pointed out that in recent years, Sino -US relations have hovered in the trough after the establishment of diplomatic relations, which has brought huge variables to the future of the peoples of the two countries and countries around the world. Fundamentally, the crux is that the United States has deviated about the Chinese, the world, and its own perception. Whether it is provoking "comprehensive confrontation" or advocating "strategic competition", it deviates from the correct track of Sino -US relations. Regarding the correct way to get along with China and the United States, President Xi Jinping has given a clear answer, that is, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win -win cooperation. These three principles are important assertions that have obtained the ups and downs of Sino -US relations for more than half a century, and it is also the correct way to communicate with each other between the great powers today. Wang Wenbin: On September 22 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a speech at the headquarters of Asia Society in New York. State Councilor Wang Yi pointed out that, the past few years have seen China-US relations at a low ebb since the establishment of diplomatic ties. This is bringing tremendous uncertainty to the future of our peoples and to countries across the world. It boils down to how the United States perceives China, the world and itself. Be it full confrontation or strategic competition, both have deviated from the right course of China-US relations. Regarding the right way for China and the US to get on with each other, President Xi Jinping has given a clear answer. That is mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation . These three principles are an important conclusion informed by the evolution of China-US relations over the past 50-odd years. They are also the right way for major countries to live with each other in this era.

State Councilor Wang Yi said that mutual respect is an important experience in the accumulation of Sino -US exchanges and the basic prerequisite for the return of bilateral relations to the right track. We respect the development path selected by the American people, and see the United States open confidence, development and progress. The United States should also respect the development path selected by the Chinese people. This is socialism with Chinese characteristics. We will continue to go along the way and direction of autonomous choices, and we will go more stable and better. We are also willing to continue to learn from all international beneficial experience and the achievements of human civilization, always open their arms to embrace the world, and open the open door to bigger and bigger.

State Councilor Wang Yi said, that China and the US need to respect each other is an important lesson drawn from past exchanges between our two countries, and also a basic prerequisite for the bilateral ties to return to the right track. China respects the development path chosen by the American people. We welcome an open and confident United States that enjoys growth and progress. The US should also respect the Chinese people's choice of development path, i.e., socialism with Chinese characteristics. China will unswervingly follow its chosen path and direction, and will forge ahead steadily along this path toward greater success. China will continue to draw upon the valuable experience of other countries and achievements of all civilizations, embrace the world with open arms and open its door even wider.王毅国务委员指出，是Partners are still opponents, cooperation or confrontation. This is the fundamental issue of Sino -US relations and cannot make disruptive errors. China's choice is peace, insisting on peaceful development, and the most basic expectation for Sino -US relations is to coexist peacefully. The Chinese have no genes that expand coercion and call the king's dominant gene. Today, the country is the inheritance and development of history in history. We will adhere to the peaceful development of the ruling party constitution and be the only big country in the world to write peaceful development into the constitution. Some people in the United States want to imitate the containment of the Soviet Union to suppress China. It is destined to be futile through geographical games such as "Indo -Pacific Strategy".

Partner or rival? Cooperation or confrontation? These are questions of fundamental importance in China-US relations, and no catastrophic mistakes could be made, State Councilor Wang Yi noted. China chooses peace and commits to peaceful development. Our most basic expectation for China- US relations is for the two countries to live with each other in peace. Expansion, coercion and hegemony are never in the veins of the Chinese people. Today's China is built on the heritage of ancient China. The CPC, China's governing party, has incorporated peaceful development into its constitution, and China is the only major country that has codified peaceful development in the Constitution. Some in the US try to take China down by repeating the containment tactic used on the former Soviet Union, and hope to encircle China through geopolitical Maneuvering like the indo-pacific strategy. Such Attempts will only provefutile. This is the true narrative of Sino -US relations since half a century, and it is also the common goal that both parties should continue to strive. As the largest developing country and the largest developed country, China and the United States are highly complementary. Regardless of economic and trade, energy, science and technology, education, humanities and many other fields, there are extensive space for cooperation. Anti -terrorism, anti -diffusion, and solution to global issues such as regional hotspots bear significant responsibilities. There are two benefits in combination, and fighting is hurt. This is a truth that is not broken in China and the United States. Cooperation is always the best choice for China and the United States. China does not deny that there are competition between China and the United States in the fields of economy and trade, nor are they afraid of competition, but we do not agree with simply competition to define Sino -US relations, because this is by no means all and mainstream of Sino -US relations. At the same time, competition must also have a boundary, and it must be fair. To be benign rather than a vicious competition, you want you to chase me instead of you.

State Councilor Wang Yi said, win-win cooperation is not only possible, but also a must. This is the true narrative of China-US relations in the past half a century, and it should remain the goal we both pursue. As the world's largest developing and developed countries, China and the United States have a lot to offer each other. We enjoy broad room for cooperation in a wide range of areas covering economy and trade, energy, science and technology, education, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. We shoulder important responsibilities in addressing global issues like COVID-19, economic recovery, climate change, terrorism, proliferation and regional hotspots. An unfailing truth in China-US interactions is that we both stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. Cooperation is our best choice. Undeniably, China and the US have competition in areas like economy and trade, and China does not fear such competition. However, we do not agree that China-US relations shoul d be simply defined by competition, because this is not the entirety or the mainstream of this relationship. At the same time, competition should have boundaries and, more importantly, be fair play. We need healthy competition that brings out the best in each other , Not Vicious Competition that Aims at Each Other's Demise. At present, the Taiwan issue is becoming the biggest risk of Sino -US relations. If the handling is not good, it is likely to have a disruptive damage effect on the relationship between the two countries. Just as the United States will not allow Hawaii to be split out, since Taiwan is part of China, China has the right to maintain the unity of the country; since the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legal government on behalf of the whole China International organizations with sovereignty meanings; since a recognition of a China principle should not be carried out with Taiwan. This is the truth that can't understand. The Taiwan issue is caused by the weakness of the Chinese nation, and it will also be resolved with the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This is the general trend of history and the people's heart. The United States should stand on the correct side of history.

State Councilor Wang Yi stressed that the one-China principle is the cornerstone of the political foundation for China-US relations; the three China-US joint communiqués are the most crucial “guardrails” for our relations. As things stand, the Taiwan question is growing into the biggest risk in China-US relations. Should it be mishandled, it is most likely to devastate our bilateral ties. Just as the US will not allow Hawaii to be split away, China has the right to uphold the unification of the country as Taiwan is part of China. Since the Government of the People's Republic of China is recognized as the sole legal government representing the whole of China, Taiwan should not be allowed to join any international organization with sovereign implications. If one recognizes the one-China principle, one should not engage in any official interactions with Taiwan. The logic here cannot be simpler. The Taiwan question arose as a result of weakness and chaos in the nation, and it will be resol ved as national rejuvenation becomes a reality. Reunification is the trend of history and the aspiration of the people. The US should choose to stand on the right side of history.我们希望，中美双方能从历史经验中寻求现实的启迪， The power of gathering forward, jointly explore the construction of Sino -US relations in the new era, and jointly create a better future of China and the United States!

It is our hope that China and the US will draw on past experience to find inspiration for the present, and gain strength for going forward. Together, let us explore a way to a China-US relationship for the new era and create a better future For Both of Our Countries!

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Bloomberg reporter: You talk about China and the United States to strengthen cooperation. However, China has recently suspended or canceled eight cooperation between China and the United States. Will the two parties restart these key areas of cooperation projects to pave the way for more cooperation between China and the United States?

Bloomberg: You talked just now on your comments about the need for greater cooperation between the US and China, yet at the same time there are eight areas which were recently cut or stopped by the Chinese side. So I'm just trying to understand whether We can excect a resumption in talks between the two costries on this areas if we are to pay the way to greter cooperation the us and China? It was the United States infringing China's sovereignty first, and the Chinese side made proper countermeasures. Chinese countermeasures are completely legitimate, reasonable, and legal. Since the United States wants to cooperate with China, it should respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It should take practical measures to implement the commitment to a China principle.

Wang Wenbin: We have made our response clear to the question you asked multiple times. It is the US that violated China's sovereignty first, and China was compelled to take legitimate countermeasures. Our countermeasures are fully legitimate, justified and lawful. If the US wants To seek Cooperation with China, it needs to resin 'sovereigny and territorial integratedrity, and take conCrete measures to matches to the one principle.

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"Beijing Daily" reporter: According to reports, on the 22nd, U.S. Secretary of State Brosky presided over the "Blue Pacific Partnership" for the first time during the UN General Assembly that the United States was dedicated to the development of the Pacific region. Campbell, a coordinator of the White House National Security Society, told reporters that China ’s" ambitions "in the Pacific region have aroused concern for the leaders of the Pacific Island country. What is China's comment?

Beijing Daily: On September 22, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said when hosting the first Ministerial Meeting of the Partners in the Blue Pacific on the margins of the UNGA that the US is deeply committed to the Pacific. In a briefing to reporters after the meeting, Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs in the US National Security Council Kurt Campbell said that China's ambitions in the Pacific are a concern for some Pacific Island leaders. Do you have any comment?

Wang Wenbin: The United States expressed his willingness to provide more support for the development of the Pacific Island country. This is good. I hope the United States will say it.

Wang Wenbin: We welcome the US's expressed desire to give Pacific Island Countries (PICs) more development support. We hope the US can match its words with actions.岛国需要的是建立在平等相待基础上的互利合作，而不是出Experienced operations on geopolitics. The right to independently carry out exchanges in the island country should be respected and should not be restricted or deprived.

What the PICs need is mutually beneficial cooperation based on equality, not self-serving expediency driven by geopolitical calculations. The PICs have the right to independently conduct exchanges with other countries. Their right should be respected and not restricted or denied.

China's development with the Pacific Island countries adheres to equality, respecting each other, win -win cooperation, and openness and tolerance, which is sincerely welcomed and supported by the island nation. We are willing to promote the development and prosperity of the island nations in an open and transparent, open and inclusive spirit.

China upholds the principles of equal treatment, mutual respect, win-win cooperation and openness and inclusiveness in developing relations with the PICs. This has been welcomed and supported by the PICs. China stands ready to work with all parties in the spirit of openness, Transparency, Opening-up and InclusionNENESS to Jointly Promote the Development and Prosperity of the Pics.

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Brazil's "Global News" reporter: Can you introduce the specific situation of the BRICS foreign minister's New York meeting last night, and how China views the role of the BRICS countries in solving the Ukraine conflict?

O Globo: Can you give us some details of what was discussed at the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers in New York last night and how China sees the role of the group in the resolution of the Ukraine conflict?

Wang Wenbin: As a representative of emerging markets and developing countries, BRICS countries are committed to maintaining multilateralism. They all oppose bullying and domineering. They all advocate strengthening unity and cooperation and promoting world peace and development.

Wang Wenbin: As representatives of emerging markets and developing countries, BRICS countries are committed to defending multilateralism and opposed to hegemony and bullying and champion stronger solidarity and coordination for world peace and development.

We will publish the news about the foreign ministers you mentioned at the United University of New York, please keep your attention in a timely manner.

AS to the Details About the Brics Foreign Ministers ’Meeting on the Margins of Unga in New York, We will release information in the daycourse.

Bloomberg reporter: UN Secretary -General Gutres has recently expressed concern about the referendum plan in the Russian -controlled Ukraine region. He said that one country swallowed the territory of another national territory in violation of the UN charter and international law. What are the comments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Bloomberg: UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres recently expressed concern over plans to hold referendums in parts of Ukraine that are under Russian control. He said that any annexation of a state's territory by another state resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the Un charter and interniational last. Does the Chinese foreign ministry have any comment on this?

Wang Wenbin: We have repeatedly clarified their positions on the Ukrainian issue. We always advocate that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of various countries should be respected. The purpose and principles of the United Nations Charter should be observed. The reasonable and safe concerns of all countries should be valued. All efforts to solve the crisis in peace should be supported. China has called on relevant parties to properly resolve the differences through dialogue and negotiation, and is willing to work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role for promoting the movement of the situation.

Wang Wenbin: We've made clear our position on the Ukraine issue on multiple occasions. We believe that all countries deserve respect for their sovereignty and territorial integrity, that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be observed, that the legitimate security concerns of any country should be taken seriously, and that support should be given to all efforts that are conducive to peacefully resolving the crisis. We call on the parties concerned to properly address differences through dialogue and consultation. China stands ready to work with members of the International Community to Continue to Play a Constructure Part In Deescity Efforts.

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Reporter of Kyodo News Agency: Yesterday, Japan's official news said that Vice Chairman of the Chinese CPPCC Wan Gang will attend the national funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. What impact will this trip on Sino -Japanese relations?

Kyodo News: Yesterday, a Japanese official said that Wan Gang, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. What will this trip mean for China -Japan Relations? Wang Wenbin: At the invitation of the Japanese side, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wan Gang will attend the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral as a representative of the Chinese government.

Wang Wenbin: At the invitation of the Japanese side, Wan Gang, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will attend the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the representative of the Chinese government.

When you mention Sino -Japanese relations, I want to tell you that China and Japan are close neighbors, and they are also important countries in the region. It maintains and develop friendly and cooperative relations between China and Japan, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and the people. As a responsible country, China has made a lot of contributions to maintaining regional and world peace, stability and prosperity. It is hoped that the Japanese side will abide by the various principles established by the four political documents of China and Japan, and go to China to work together to build Sino -Japanese relations that meet the requirements of the new era.

You mentioned China-Japan relations. Let me say that China and Japan are each other's neighbors and both important countries in the region. To maintain and develop friendly and cooperative relations between China and Japan serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples. As a responsible major country, China has made contributions to regional and world peace, stability and prosperity, which is witnessed by all. We hope that Japan will abide by the principles set out in the four China-Japan political documents, work with China in The say direction and jobtly Build a China-Japan Relationship that mets the needs of the new Era.

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Bloomberg reporter: U.S. President Biden reiterated that the United States' defense commitment to the Philippines was as strong as a rock when meeting the Philippines President Marcos. The two sides also emphasized their support for navigation and flying across the South China Sea, and expressed their willingness to seek peaceful resolution of disputes. What are the comments by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Bloomberg: US President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US's iron-clad commitment to the defense of the Philippines in the meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos. The two leaders also underscored their support for the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea and said they sought peaceful resolution of disputes. Does the Chinese foreign ministry have any comment on US President Joe Biden's words on the defense of the Philippines?汪文斌：一直以来，南海航行自由没有任何问题，中方一贯尊重并支持各国依据国际法在南海享有的Sailing and flying over freedom. China is willing to continue to properly handle maritime differences through dialogue negotiations, including the Philippines, and jointly maintain peace and stability with the ASEAN countries. We hope that foreign countries will effectively respect the efforts of the regional countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Wang Wenbin: There has been no problem with freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. China always respects and supports the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by all countries in the South China Sea in accordance with international law. China will continue to properly handle maritime disputes with countries directly concerned, including the Philippines, through dialogue and consultation, and work with ASEAN countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. We hope that countries outside the region will earnestly respect the efforts of countries in the region to Maintain Peace and Stability in the South China Sea.

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CCTV reporter: According to reports, German Foreign Minister Berbak issued a statement on the 22nd that the Foreign Minister of the Seven Kingdoms and senior representatives of the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy held a talks, saying that all parties opposed the unilateral change of the current status of the Taiwan Strait. The basic position on the issue has not changed, including the "one Chinese policy" that has been clarified. What does the spokesman respond to this?

CCTV: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement released on September 22 that in their meeting, the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union said that they opposed unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and that there is No Change in the Basic Positions of G7 MEMBERS on Taiwan, Including Stated One China Policies. Do you have any comments? This is the current situation of the Taiwan Strait, and its core essential is a China. It is not the Chinese side to try to change the status quo. It is precisely the DPP authorities and the external interference forces that promote the split of "Taiwan independence". A Chinese principle is to maintain the peace and stability of the Taiwan Sea. The more vivid the attitude of adhering to a Chinese principle, the more secure the peace of the Taiwan Strait is. We hope that the German and other seven -point group members will not only clearly promise to adhere to a Chinese principle, but also take practical action to implement a China principle.

Wang Wenbin: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China. Taiwan is part of China's territory. China's state sovereignty and territorial integrity has never been split. This is the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and one China is at the heart of this status quo. The one who is trying to change the status quo is not China, but rather the DPP authorities and the external meddling forces who have been emboldening “Taiwan independence” separatist elements. The one-China principle is what underpins peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The clearer and stronger the commitment of the international community is to the one-China principle, the more likely peace across the Taiwan Strait will be ensured. We hope Germany and other G7 members will not only unequivocally commit to The One-China Principle, But Also Follow The Princice with Concrete Actions.

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