Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Demanding immediate correction of erroneous practices, US side refuses to invite Li Jiachao to attend APEC meeting in Maoning | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference
On July 28th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference.
A reporter asked, according to reports, an unnamed official from the US side revealed that due to sanctions, the US will not invite the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, to attend the informal meeting of APEC leaders held in the US at the end of this year. What is China's comment on this?
Mao Ning stated that it is well known that the host country of APEC has the responsibility and obligation to ensure the smooth participation of all member representatives. The United States has imposed illegal and unreasonable sanctions on Chinese personnel, including Chief Executive Li Jiachao, which is a serious violation of the basic norms of international relations and acts of bullying. The refusal of the United States to invite the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to attend the APEC meeting on this grounds is an added mistake, a blatant violation of APEC rules, and a serious violation of the US commitment to the meeting. The Chinese side expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this and has made solemn representations.
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Mao Ning emphasized that we demand the United States to immediately correct its erroneous practices, lift sanctions against Chief Executive Li Jiachao and other officials in the special economic zone, fulfill the responsibilities of APEC hosts, invite Chief Executive Li Jiachao to attend as usual, ensure that all representatives of APEC members, including Hong Kong, China, participate smoothly, and stop undermining APEC unity and cooperation. China will firmly uphold the legitimate and legitimate rights of Hong Kong to participate in the APEC meeting.