[Bilingual] Routine Press Conference/Regular Press Conference (2022-7-5)

July 5, 2022, Zhao Lijian, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Agence France -Presse: This morning, Vice Premier Liu He made a call with US Finance Minister Yellen. Does the United States say in this call that will cancel the tariffs imposed on imported goods from China? Has China said that the so -called "non -market behavior" will be reformed?

AFP: During the call between Vice Premier Liu He and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen this morning, did the US say it will remove tariffs on Chinese imports? And Did the Chinese side say it will change what is called its non-market behavior?

Zhao Lijian: Regarding the video call of Vice Premier Liu He and Yellen Finance this morning, China has released relevant news drafts. At present, I have no information that can be further provided.

Zhao lijian: China Has Put Out A Readout on the Video Conversation Between Vice Premier Liu He and Treasury JAnet Yellen This Morning.

We noticed the relevant content of China's so -called "non -market behavior" in the US press release. The US statement does not match the facts. The facts of the past 40 years have shown that the success of China's economy is the success of the reform and opening up policy, and it is also the success of the role of the market mechanism and the effective combination of the government's role. This is a valuable experience in China's economic development. China's reform and opening up is conducive to China and the world. This not only promoted China's economic development, but also made important contributions to the prosperity of the world economy.

We have noted the accusation of “non-market economic practices” from the US readout. What the US said does not comport with facts. What has happened over the past 40-plus years shows that the success of China's economy is also the success of the reform and opening-up policy, and the success of marrying the market with the role of government. This is the valuable experience from China's economic development. China's reform and opening-up is good for China and for the world. It has not only Propelled China's Economic Development But Also Made Key Contribution to the Prosperity of the World Economy.

Regarding tariff issues, the Chinese position is consistent and clear. The cancellation of all tariffs on China is conducive to China and the United States, and it is conducive to the entire world. According to the calculation of the US think tank agency, the cancellation of all tariffs on China and Canada will reduce US inflation rate by 1 percentage point. Under the current high inflation situation, consumers and enterprises can benefit early as soon as possible, and consumers and enterprises can benefit early.

On tariffs, China's position is consistent and clear. Lifting all the additional tariffs on China is good for both China and the US and good for the world. According to the estimates of US think tanks, the removal of tariffs on imported Chinese goods will strip 1% off inflation in the us. Given the high inflation in the us, the Sooner theSe Tariffs on China are remaind, the Sooner It will benefit Americans and Businessses.2

Tas News reporter: It is also a question about Vice Premier Liu He and US Finance Minister. China said that the exchange was "constructive". What are the evaluations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs's pragmatic cooperation and dialogue communication between China and the United States?

TASS: A follow-up on the call between Vice Premier Liu and US Treasury Secretary Yellen. China said earlier that the exchange was constructive. How does the foreign ministry think of China’s practical cooperation, dialogue and communication with the US?

Zhao Lijian: I just introduced the situation of Vice Premier Liu He and US Finance Minister. In this video call, the two parties exchanged their opinions on the macroeconomic situation and the global industrial chain supply chain and other issues. The two sides believe that the current world economy is facing severe challenges, which is of great significance to strengthen the communication and coordination of Sino -US macro -policy communication, and jointly maintain the stability of the global industrial chain supply chain, which is conducive to China and the United States and the entire world. In this call, China expressed concerns about the cancellation of tariffs on China, sanctions, and treating Chinese enterprises in China. The two sides agreed to continue the conversation and communication.

Zhao Lijian: Just now I touched upon the conversation between Vice Premier Liu He and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The two sides had a pragmatic and candid exchange of views on such topics as the macroeconomic situation and the global industrial and supply chains. The exchange was constructive. The two sides agreed that as the world economy is facing severe challenges, it is of great significance for China and the US to strengthen macro-policy communication and coordination. Jointly maintaining the stability of the global industrial and supply chains is in the interest of both countries and the whole world. The Chinese side expressed its concern about issues including the lifting of additional tariffs on China and sanctions by the US side, and fair treatment of Chinese enterprises. The two sides also agreed to maintain dialogue and communication.3

Reporter of Kyodo News Agency: China Maritime Police Ship sailed to the "Jian Ge island" on the 5th and approached the Japanese fishing boat. Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng has protested to the Chinese side. What does China respond to this?

Kyodo News: On the morning of July 5, Chinese coast guard ships entered Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands and approached a Japanese fishing boat in the area. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has made a protest with the Chinese side. Do you have any Response?

Zhao Lijian: Diaoyu Islands and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory. Recently, Japan's right -wing fishing boats have repeatedly illegally invaded the Diaoyu Islands to lead the sea, which has seriously violated Chinese sovereignty. China Maritime Police Ship carried out on -site law enforcement on Japanese right -wing fishing vessels in accordance with the law, which is a legitimate measure to maintain sovereignty.

Zhao Lijian: Diaoyu Dao and its affiliating islands have always been part of China's territory. In recent years, right-wing Japanese fishing boats have repeatedly entered China's territorial waters off Diaoyu Dao illegally. This has seriously violated China's sovereignty. The on-site law ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITITIES of CHINESE COAST Guard Vessels with Regard to the Right-Wing Japanese Fishing Boats Wee A Lawful and Legitilization Measure to Protect China.4

Papong News Agency: The Minister of Investment of Pakistan said in an interview that since the Pakistani government has worked in April, China's investment in Pakistan has continued to increase. The Pakistani government will soon announce more convenience to Chinese investors. What's your opinion?

Associated Press of Pakistan: Pakistan’s investment minister in an interview said that Chinese investment has increased ever since the present government took charge in April. He also said that the government will soon announce more facilities for Chinese investment. Do you have any comment on that?

Zhao Lijian: I noticed the above reports and expressed their appreciation to the relevant statements of Pakistan. China and Pakistan are all -weather strategic partners, and their cooperation in various fields has been widespread. China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of economic and trade investment with Pakistan to achieve mutual benefit and win -win development.

Zhao Lijian: I have noted reports on what you mentioned and appreciate those remarks. China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners that enjoy extensive and in-depth cooperation across the board. China is ready to continue to enhance economic, trade and investment Cooperation with Pakistan to Achieve Mutual Benefit, Win-Win Outcomes and Common Development.

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Reporter of the General Taiwan State: Yesterday, the seventh foreign minister of Lancang River -Mekong cooperation will be held in Myanmar. How does China evaluate the results of the meeting? What are your expectations for the development direction of Lanmei cooperation in the next step?

CRI: Yesterday the seventh Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held inMyanmar. How does China think of the outcomes reached at the meeting? What’s your expectation for the development course of Lancang-Mekong cooperation going forward?

Zhao Lijian: In the past year, the six nations of Lanmei have adhered to the original intention of "drinking the same river water and fate", working together to fight against the epidemic, promote high -quality interconnection, vigorously carry out local cooperation, and build people's livelihood projects. Lanmei cooperation maintained a high level of development and successfully created the "golden model" of regional cooperation. China provides more than 200 million new crown pneumonia vaccines to the Mekong country, and established nearly 150 pairs of friendly provinces and cities with the five countries. In 2021, the trade volume of the two parties reached US $ 398 billion, an increase of 23%year -on -year. The pragmatic cooperation in various fields has been vigorously developed, and it is prosperous, and has made important contributions to the economic recovery of the six countries and the revitalization of regional prosperity. Zhao Lijian: Over the past year, guided by the spirit of drinking from the same river and sharing a closely linked future, our six Lancang-Mekong countries have worked closely together to combat COVID-19, promote high-quality connectivity, boost sub- national cooperation, and implement livelihood projects. LMC has enjoyed excellent progress and become a golden model of success for regional cooperation. China has provided more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Mekong countries and established nearly 150 pairs of sister provinces and cities with the five countries. Two-way trade in 2021 reached $398 billion, up by 23% year-on-year. Practical cooperation in various sectors has been flourishing, making important contributions to the six countries' economic recovery and regional prosperity and revitalization.

在昨天的外长会上，王毅国务委员兼外长宣布，中方下阶段将推出六大惠湄举措，包括实施“澜湄农业合作百千万行动计划”“澜湄兴水惠民计划”“澜The Meng Digital Economic Cooperation Plan "" Lanmei Space Cooperation Plan "," Lan Mei Yingcai Plan "and" Lanmei Public Health Cooperation Plan ", etc., share cooperation dividends with the Mekong River and increase development momentum.

At yesterday's foreign ministers' meeting, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that China will take six measures to benefit the Mekong countries, which are cooperation programs on agricultural expertise, harnessing water resources for better livelihood, digital economy, aerospace, talent training, And public health. Through the programs, China Aims to share the benefits of the coopration with mekong Countries and Inject Fresh Impetus to Shared Development.

The meeting issued four joint statements of joint news bulletin and about deepening customs trade security and customs clearance, agricultural cooperation and guarantee of food security, disaster management cooperation, civilized exchange and mutual learning, and issued the "Lanmei Cooperation Action Plan (2018 2018 -2022) The 2021 Progressive Report "and" List of Lanmei Cooperation Special Fund Support Project List of 2022 "showed the fruitful results of Lanmei cooperation with detailed data. The meeting saw the adoption of a Joint Press Communiqué and four Joint Statements on deepening customs cooperation to ensure trade security and facilitate clearance, deepening agricultural cooperation and ensuring food security, deepening disaster management cooperation, and deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations under the Lancang -Mekong cooperation framework, and the release of the Progress Report for the Year 2021 on Implementing the Five-Year Plan of Action on Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (2018-2022) and the List of Projects Supported by LMC Special Fund 2022. They contain detailed Statistics about the fruitful Lancang-Mekong Cooperation.

In the next step, the Six Kingdoms will go through the stormy waves of the global changes, and continue to seize the great opportunity of the current regional cooperation. Agricultural cooperation, adhere to the six directions of green development, promote digital cooperation, close humanistic exchanges, promote Lanmei cooperation to upgrade quality, and jointly work together to create a high -quality co -construction of the "Belt and Road" demonstration zone, global development initiative, global security initiative, and global security initiative The cooperation zone, build a stronger and tough Lanmei Basin economic development belt, and build a more close Community of Lanmei countries.

Going forward, our six countries will jointly navigate through the rapid, enormous changes in the world, continue to capitalize on the opportunity brought by booming regional cooperation, keep the foundation of our cooperation solid and strong and plan for the long term. We have identified six priority areas, namely, enhancing strategic guidance, economic integration, agricultural cooperation, green development, digital cooperation and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, to upgrade and drive LMC toward higher quality, make the Lancang-Mekong region a region of demonstration for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, a region of pioneering efforts under the Global Development Initiative and a region of cooperation under the Global Security Initiative, and build an even more resilient Lancang-Mekong Economic Development Belt and an even closer community with a shared FUTURE LMC Countries.6

Reporter of China News Agency: Recently, a African -American Jerand Walker, an African -American young man in Ohio, was shot dead by eight police officers. The incident caused large -scale protests in the United States. What is China's comment?

China News Service: Recently, Black young man Jayland Walker in Ohio was killed by a barrage of more than 90 shots fired by eight Police. This incident has triggered large-scale protests in many places in the US. Do you have any comment?

Zhao Lijian: I was shocked by the relevant incident. U.S. police are not uncommon to law enforcement against ethnic minorities. According to statistics, since 2020, the number of deaths to the US police has reached 2,563, of which 565 were African -American deaths, accounting for more than 22%. Since this year, 49 African -American was shot and killed by the US police.

Zhao Lijian: I am shocked by the incident. Police violence in law enforcement against minorities is not uncommon in the US. According to statistics, US police has killed 2,563 people in law enforcement since 2020, among whom 565 are Black people, accounting for over 22%. SINCE The BeGinning of This Year Alone, 49 Black People We Shot and Killed by the Police in the us.

From the sinful slave trade, driving the slaughter of Indians, to the bad situation and tragic encounters of ethnic minorities and other ethnic minorities today, the United States "White Supreme" and "racial alternative theory" are very loud, and the systemic and universal racial discrimination is intensified. From the heinous slave trade, historical expulsion and slaughtering of American Indians to the dreadful conditions and miserable sufferings of people of African descent and other minorities today, “white supremacy” and the “great replacement theory” are growing more rampant and systemic and prevalent racial Discrimination is aggravating in the us.

Regardless of race, gender, language, or religion, all human beings enjoy human rights and basic freedom, which is the first spirit of openness in the "UN Charter". UN Secretary -General Gutres pointed out at the "Elimination International Day" commemorative conference this year that racism is the "dark power" that threatens democracy, stability and peace. As the United Nations "Elimination of the International Convention on Race Disclosure of All Forms", the United States has not been able to take effective measures to change systemic racial discrimination and seriously violate the obligations of the Convention.

“Human rights” and “fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion” are highlighted in in Article I of the UN Charter. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said “dark forces” including racism “menace democratic values, social stability and peace” at the commemorative meeting of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this year. As a party to the UN International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the US is yet to take effective measures To Redress Systemic Racism. This is a Serious Violaering of the us's obligations under the convention.

As Martin Luther King once pointed out, the injustice of anywhere threatened the fairness and justice in all places. The problems of severe racial discrimination and serious injustice in the United States have reflected that the United States has promoted injustice in the world. How many "Freud" and "Jerrand Walker" are needed by the U.S. government, in order to sincerely reflect on reflection, and take practical actions, lose arrogance and prejudice, and achieve fairness and justice?

As Martin Luther King said perceptively, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The serious racial discrimination, unfairness and injustice in the US epitomize the unfairness and injustice it has inflicted on the world. We wonder, how many more George Floyds and FoundabletSly avoly,

Reuters reporter: After Vice Premier Liu He and US financial minister Yellen call, do Chinese and American leaders also talk about it in the near future?

Reuters: Following the Phone Conversation Between Li He and Jnet Yellen, Will there be a talk between the chinese and us leaders?

Zhao Lijian: I have no news that I can release at present.

Zhao lijian: I have nothing to share at the moment.

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"China Daily" reporter: Recently, Rubin, a senior researcher at the American Institute of Enterprise Research, wrote that the "one China" policy is a lie, and Taiwan is not part of China. The "San Francisco Harmony" after World War II only indicates that Japan has abandoned Taiwan and Penghu Islands. Sovereignty, but does not clarify the issue of sovereignty transfer. What is China's comment?

China Daily: Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), recently wrote in an op-ed that “the one-China policy is a lie” and “Taiwan was never part of China”. He wrote, the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco after the Second World War read that “Japan renounces all right, title and claim to Formosa and the Pescadores ... however, the Treaty did not transfer sovereignty to any other state.” What is China's comment?

Zhao Lijian: First of all, I want to point out that lying is needed. This article from the American Institute of Enterprise is the real lie. It is wearing a "academic" coat and spreads rumors in the name of scholars and research institutions. The content of the article obviously violates historical and legal knowledge, deliberately reversed black and white, confusing right and wrong. The motivation behind it is nothing more than the eyeballs of bloggers. It is a Chinese principle to empty the deficiency. Leaning for beauty. "

Zhao Lijian: Let me first say that to tell a lie, it often requires some sort of camouflage. The AEI op-ed has told a lie under an academic camouflage. The article is written in the name of a research fellow from a research institute , yet its content is clearly inconsistent with historical and legal facts, and deliberately misinforms and misleads its readers. The article has a clear motive: to grab attention, hollow out and obscure the one-China principle, echo anti-China forces' attempt to Use the table, and embolden "Taiwan-Independence" forces to SOLICIT US support. Illegal, invalid documents published. This document violates the "United National Declaration" signed by 26 countries such as China, the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union in 1942. It violates the "United Nations Charter" and the basic principles of international law. They are all illegal and invalid. From the beginning, the Chinese government solemnly stated that the "San Francisco Peace Treaty" did not participate in the preparation, formulation and signing of the People's Republic of China. The Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia, North Korea, Mongolia, Vietnam and other countries also refused to recognize the validity of the document.

The Treaty of San Francisco is an illegal and invalid document issued by the US and a number of other countries after World War II to reach post-war settlement with Japan, a process that excluded China and the Soviet Union. The document violates the provisions of the Declaration by United Nations signed by 26 countries including China, the US, the UK and the Soviet Union in 1942. It also deviates from the UN Charter and the basic principles of international law. The way the document handles the sovereignty over Taiwan and the territory and sovereign rights of China, which is not a signatory to the document, was also illegal and invalid. The Chinese government made it clear from the very beginning that the Chinese government considers the Treaty of San Francisco illegal and invalid and does not recognize it , Because the People's Republic of China Was Never Part of the Preparation, Drawting or Signing of the Document. Countries including the Soviet Union, POLAND, CZECHOSLOVAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIARAGIAEAVAKIAVAKIAVAKIARAGIAAVAKIAVAKAKAAARAARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOAAEAREROAationationationationationationationlylylylylylylylyly way his his heetal, Mongolia, Vietnam Refused to recognize the validity of the so-seat time as well. There is only one China in the world. Taiwan has been an indispensable part of Chinese territory since ancient times. A series of international law documents, including the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Announcement, have clearly confirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan. Although the fact that the mainland and Taiwan belong to China have never changed, the sovereignty and territory of the mainland and Taiwan have never been divided.

There is only one China in the world. Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China since ancient times. A number of international legal instruments including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation have affirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan in clear-cut terms. Although the two sides of the Taiwan Strait have yet to be reunified, the fact that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one and same China has never changed and the sovereignty and territory of China has never been split.

The facts of the Taiwan issue are clear, and the Jingwei of China clearly clearly. History cannot be tampered with, and right and wrong cannot be distorted. Anyone attempts to challenge a Chinese principle recognized by the international community is futile. China maintains national sovereignty and territorial integrity and cannot interfere with any external forces. The facts about the Taiwan question and the history of the one-China principle are crystal clear. History cannot be tampered with, and truth cannot be distorted. Any attempt to challenge the one-China principle which is recognized internationally will prove futile. China's efforts To defend National Sovereigny and Territorial Integrity Brook No Foreign International.

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Australian TV reporter: We noticed that China -Australia officials have recently conducted a series of interactions. What do you think of the next development of China -Australia relations?

MASTV: We have noted some interactions between Chinese and Australian Offices Recently.

Zhao Lijian: A healthy and stable Sino -Australian relations meet the fundamental interests and wishes of the people of the two countries. Increasing Sino -Australian relations do not have a "autonomous driving" model, and reappearance needs to take practical actions. This conforms to the wishes of the people of the two countries, and also conforms to the trend of the development of the times.

Zhao Lijian: A sound and steady relationship between China and Australia meets the fundamental interests and common aspiration of the two peoples. There is no “auto-pilot” mode in improving China-Australia relations. A reset requires concrete actions. This meets the aspirations of people in both Countries and the Trend of Our Times.

We hope that the Australian side rationally treats the relationship between China and China and Australia. In the spirit of mutual respect, seeking common ground while depositing differences, we will do with China to promote the healthy and stable development of China -Australia's comprehensive strategic partnership.

We hope Australia will view China and its relations with China in a rational and positive light, work with China in the spirit of mutual respect and seeking common ground while putting differences aside, and ensure sound and steady development of China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Foreign Ministry spokesman's office

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