Wang Yi responds to US, Japanese criticism of EAS

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi responded on Wednesday to comments made by the United States and Japan on issues related to Xinjiang and Hong Kong as well as attacks on China over human rights. ‘man.

Wang has requested the floor twice in response to accusations after giving a speech regarding East Asia cooperation via video link at the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS).

Wang said that making irresponsible remarks about China’s internal affairs seriously violated basic standards governing international relations and undermined the principle of sovereign equality. “For such abominable behavior, we will resolutely make a rebuttal whenever it comes up,” added the Chinese foreign minister.

In recent years, the Uighur people of Xinjiang have experienced a doubling of their population, an increase in income from year to year and a rise in the level of education, Wang said. “How come the so-called ‘genocide’?”

He declared that the massacres perpetrated by the United States against American Indians were the true genocide and that the massive losses suffered by innocent civilians as a result of the United States-led war in the world are crimes against humanity.

Wang said the government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has repeatedly refuted all kinds of lies using facts and data. Xinjiang’s ethnic minorities, including the Uighur ethnic group, stood up and used their own experiences to fight against all kinds of misinformation.

“However, the United States has turned a blind eye and turned a deaf ear to this. Where is your conscience? Where is your credibility?” Wang asked, adding that the United States had exhibited a paranoia typical of Western-style arrogance and impertinence.

He said the enactment of the HKSAR National Security Law and the reform of the electoral system restored stability and improved the rule of law in the region, and ensured the legitimate rights and interests of people. Hong Kong residents, strengthening “One country, two systems.” He said 70 percent of Hong Kong people are happy with the current situation.

“Now that you voice your so-called concerns, then what are you concerned about? You want Hong Kong to return to chaos and turmoil, and the ‘Hong Kong independence’ forces to take to the streets again? Is this what you want? ”Wang asked.

“I want to be clear: drop the illusion on the idea. You can’t see that day!” Wang said.

The Chinese Foreign Minister also addressed issues relating to Myanmar, saying that China supports the appointment by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of Erywan bin Pehin Yusof, second minister of affairs. Foreign Affairs of Brunei, as Special Envoy to Myanmar, and will continue to play a constructive role in cooperation with ASEAN on Myanmar-related issues.

Noting ASEAN’s statement advocating multilateralism, Wang stressed the importance of the existing mature regional cooperation mechanism.

A medical worker inoculates a woman with a dose of Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 19, 2021. / Xinhua

A medical worker inoculates a woman with a dose of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 19, 2021. / Xinhua

Cyber ​​attacks are a real threat to the world and must be tackled together, and the “hacker powers” who are engaged in internet surveillance and eavesdropping on a global scale should reflect on them first. themselves, he said.

Wang also called on ASEAN countries to strengthen their cooperation, especially in the fight against the pandemic and economic recovery.

To further promote cooperation on vaccination, he emphasized research and development and opposed the politicization of tracing the origins of the coronavirus.

China has so far provided more than 750 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to countries around the world, according to Wang.

In terms of economic recovery, he highlighted joint efforts to combat climate change and said that China expects the meeting to issue a leaders’ statement on green recovery and strengthen cooperation in protecting the climate. environment and new energies.

China supports Russia’s initiative to boost economic growth through the resumption of tourism, he said.

An archive photo of Jinqing Island in Yongle Islands, Xisha Islands, South China’s Hainan Province. / Xinhua

An archive photo of Jinqing Island in Yongle Islands, Xisha Islands, South China’s Hainan Province. / Xinhua

Wang also reiterated China’s stance on the South China Sea, urging forces outside the region to stop extending a “black hand” on the issues and respect the efforts of countries in the region to safeguard peace.

China is the first to discover, name, explore and exploit Nanhai Zhudao (the islands of the South China Sea) and the waters concerned, and the first to exercise its sovereignty and jurisdiction there in a continuous, peaceful and effective manner. , did he declare.

According to international law, China has corresponding maritime rights and interests over the Nansha Islands, over which it has sovereignty, he said.

He also noted that a peaceful settlement of disputes through consultations and negotiations is a joint commitment made by China and ASEAN countries in the Declaration on the Conduct of the Parties in the South China Sea (DOC). .

(CGTN correspondent Huang Yue contributed to this story)

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