Why is the United States ungrateful? Wang Wenbin: May I ask Ambassador Burns International | China | Burns
On June 8, 2023, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference.
CCTV's Wang Wenbin: On June 7th, the Director General of the Foreign Security Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Iranian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director General of South Asia, Mousavi, and Pakistan's Director of the Anti Terrorism Department, Hamid, jointly held the first trilateral bureau level anti-terrorism security consultation between China, Pakistan, and Iran in Beijing during the day. Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong collectively met with the heads of delegations from both Pakistan and Iran. The three parties exchanged in-depth views on the regional anti-terrorism situation, joint efforts to combat cross-border terrorists, and decided to hold trilateral anti-terrorism security consultations in a institutionalized manner. This is a successful practice of China, Pakistan, and Iran in implementing global security initiatives and promoting regional security and stability.
Terrorism is a public enemy of humanity. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism, and is willing to work closely with countries in the region such as Pakistan and Iran to resolutely and effectively combat terrorist forces that endanger the interests and regional security of the three countries.
Reuters reporter Wang Wenbin: Regarding the Sino Russian joint air strategic cruise, relevant Chinese departments have released a draft for your reference. This Sino Russian joint air strategic cruise is in accordance with international law and practice, and does not target any specific country.
Wang Wenbin from the Chinese Global Program Center of the Central Television: As the world's largest economy and the issuer of major international currencies, the United States' fiscal situation and policy choices have important spillover effects on the world economy, and should adopt responsible fiscal and monetary policies. However, the United States has long abused the hegemony of the US dollar, borrowing recklessly, shifting crises, adopting an unlimited quantitative easing policy, exporting inflation to the world, exacerbating the debt problems of some emerging markets and developing countries, causing heavy economic damage, and seriously hindering global economic recovery. This once again confirms the famous quote of Treasury Secretary Connery of the Nixon administration: "The US dollar is our currency, but it is your trouble.".
We urge the United States to adopt responsible fiscal and monetary policies, strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination with other economies, jointly maintain international economic and financial stability, and promote world economic recovery.
Wang Wenbin from Yonhap News Agency: As the core mechanism of international collective security, the Security Council bears the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The international community expects the Security Council to assume its due responsibilities and play its due role in promoting political solutions to international and regional hot issues. I hope that after entering the Security Council, the South Korean side will adhere to fairness, justice, independence and autonomy, advocate dialogue, cooperation, unity and mutual trust, resist confrontation and double standards, make positive contributions to the work of the Security Council with practical actions, and respond to the expectations of the international community.
Reuters reporter Wang Wenbin: I don't understand what you're saying, and this is not a diplomatic issue either. Taiwan is a part of China, and China's determination and will to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity are unwavering.
I have just expressed China's position on the Sino Russian joint air strategic cruise.
Bloomberg's Wang Wenbin: The One China principle is a recognized basic principle of international relations and a universal consensus in the international community, and it is the political foundation of China US and China Japan relations.China firmly opposes any form of military contact between diplomatic countries and Taiwan. We urge relevant countries to abide by the One China principle and not create tense factors in the Taiwan Strait situation. China will firmly uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Wang Wenbin from China News Agency: Recently, many international organizations and institutions, including the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, have raised their expectations for China's economic growth this year. Some institutions have also raised their expectations multiple times, which fully demonstrates the international community's confidence in China's economic development prospects. The Chinese economy will continue to play an engine role and contribute to the recovery of the world economy.
We have also seen that in recent times, many executives from multinational corporations have launched a wave of visits to China, casting a vote of confidence in the Chinese economy. Foreign investors value the enormous opportunities brought by China's economic recovery and are optimistic about China's continuously optimized business environment. They have expressed confidence in the Chinese market and will continue to invest in China comprehensively. According to a recent research report by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 97% of surveyed foreign-funded enterprises rated the foreign investment policies introduced by the Chinese government since the fourth quarter of last year as "satisfactory" or above, and their satisfaction with indicators such as access to financial services and market access exceeded 80%. A report released by the European Chamber of Commerce in China shows that factors such as China's market size, strong demand, the ability to quickly commercialize research and development results, and sufficient local talent have prompted a large number of European companies to conduct local research and development in China. Nearly 60% of the surveyed companies stated that they will increase their research and development spending in China in the next five years. The survey results of the American Chamber of Commerce in China also show that 66% of American companies in China will maintain or increase their investment in China in the next two years.
China will continue to steadfastly promote high-level opening-up to the outside world, and is committed to creating a better market-oriented, legal, and international business environment for enterprises from all countries. We welcome more foreign-funded enterprises to invest and develop in China, deeply cultivate the Chinese market, and share the benefits of development.
Dongfang TV's Wang Wenbin: China and Europe are two major forces, two major markets, and two major civilizations in a multipolar world. The relationship between China and Europe is rooted in a solid foundation of public opinion, broad common interests, and similar strategic demands. After experiencing trials and tribulations, it has strong resilience and potential. Since the beginning of this year, high-level exchanges between China and Europe have been close, and the leaders of both sides have had in-depth communication, reaching important consensus on enhancing strategic mutual trust, deepening practical cooperation, strengthening international coordination, and properly managing differences. As the survey results show, China and Europe are partners, not competitors. China is willing to work with the European side to implement the consensus of leaders, grasp the current direction and main tone of the development of China Europe relations, consolidate the momentum of positive development of China Europe relations, promote the comprehensive resumption of entity exchanges at all levels, activate mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, continuously enrich and expand the content of China Europe cooperation, and provide more certainty and stability for the turbulent and intertwined international situation.
Ukrainian news agency Wang Wenbin: Yesterday, I expressed to everyone that China is seriously concerned about the destruction of relevant facilities and deeply concerned about the humanitarian, economic, and ecological impacts caused by it. We call on all parties involved in conflicts to abide by international humanitarian law and fully protect civilians and civilian facilities. The urgent task is for all parties involved to make efforts to alleviate the current situation and jointly respond to disasters.
China has always played a constructive role in alleviating the humanitarian situation in Ukraine in its own way. We have put forward China's six point initiative on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and provided multiple batches of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. China is willing to continue making its own efforts in this regard.
AFP Wang Wenbin: I would like to ask Ambassador Burns a question first. In May 2019, the Chinese government, in a humanitarian spirit, classified and controlled fentanyl based substances, playing an important role in preventing their illegal production, trafficking, and abuse. The United States is also one of the important beneficiaries. But why is the US government ungrateful and unjustly sanctioning institutions such as the Physical Evidence Appraisal Center of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and the National Drug Laboratory, and repeatedly prosecuting and sanctioning Chinese enterprises and individuals, seriously undermining the foundation of anti drug cooperation between the two sides? Is the US seeking to solve the domestic drug problem through cooperation, or is it placing more emphasis on suppressing and containing China? You can ask Ambassador Burns.
What I want to emphasize is that the Chinese government has always been strict in cracking down on drug crimes. It was the first country in the world to classify and control fentanyl like substances, and it is also the country with the strictest control on precursor chemicals in the world. The so-called illegal borrowing of fentanyl precursors from China to export to the United States is purely false information. The root cause of the fentanyl crisis in the United States lies in itself, and reducing domestic demand and supply is the fundamental solution. What the US needs to do is to reflect on itself, strengthen domestic prescription drug control, enhance the promotion of drug hazards, and reduce domestic drug demand, rather than slandering and blaming other countries.
Reuters reporter Wang Wenbin: The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has its own organizational rules, and the host country is responsible for ensuring the smooth participation of representatives from all members. This year, the host country of APEC, the United States, has pledged to fulfill its host responsibilities, comply with APEC related rules and procedures, and provide convenience for APEC member representatives to attend the conference in the United States. We believe that the US will fulfill its commitments and ensure that representatives from all members of APEC, including Hong Kong, China, attend the meeting smoothly.
