Yellen will meet with Premier Li Qiang? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Iran | Measures | Li Qiang
A reporter asked whether US Treasury Secretary Yellen's visit to China will meet with Chinese officials such as Premier Li Qiang.
Wang Wenbin: The relevant officials of the Chinese Ministry of Finance have answered questions from reporters regarding the visit of US Treasury Secretary Yellen to China. Regarding the specific arrangements and meeting activities of Finance Minister Yellen's visit to China that you mentioned, the Chinese side will also release timely updates, and everyone can keep an eye on them.
China: The defense commitment of the United States to the Philippines shall not harm China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea
A reporter asked: US Secretary of Defense Austin had a conversation with Philippine Secretary of Defense Gilberto Theodoro. After the call, Austin stated that China's actions in the South China Sea were "coercive" and "dangerous". Austin also reiterated the United States' commitment to defending the Philippines in her speech. What is the response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to this?
Wang Wenbin: I would like to reiterate that it is indisputable for the Chinese maritime police to carry out legitimate and lawful law enforcement activities in the waters under Chinese jurisdiction. The defense commitment of the United States to the Philippines shall not harm China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. The remarks made by the United States distort and smear China's legitimate maritime law enforcement activities, and sow discord between countries in different regions, which China firmly opposes. The American plot will never succeed.
China: Urge the US to correct its erroneous behavior and create necessary conditions for both sides to engage in drug control cooperation
A reporter asked: US President Biden called on the Chinese government to strengthen its efforts in combating illegal synthetic drugs, and stated that there is no signal that China will join the alliance established by 84 countries to combat fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. What is China's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin: China's position on drug control has always been consistent. We actively participate in international drug control cooperation and firmly oppose smear attacks and unilateral sanctions against other countries under the pretext of drug control. We urge the United States to take practical measures to correct erroneous practices and create necessary conditions for both sides to engage in drug control cooperation.
The UK, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement accusing Iran of violating the Iran Nuclear Comprehensive Agreement, and China has responded
A reporter asked: On July 6th, the United Nations Security Council held an open meeting on the Iran nuclear issue. After the meeting, the UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement accusing Iran of continuously escalating its nuclear activities in violation of the Iran Nuclear Comprehensive Agreement, and Iran's development of ballistic missiles and transfer of drones to Russia in violation of Security Council Resolution 2231. They are seriously concerned that Resolution 2231 will lift missile restrictions on Iran in October this year. May I ask if the Chinese side has any comments on this?
Wang Wenbin: The Chinese side has taken note of the joint statement issued by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. What I want to emphasize is that the relevant provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should be accurately interpreted and fully implemented, which is related to the authority and effectiveness of the Security Council resolution.
The core of Security Council Resolution 2231 is to implement the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue. The crux of the current Iran nuclear situation lies in the United States unilaterally withdrawing from the comprehensive agreement and exerting extreme pressure on Iran, with corresponding countermeasures taken by the Iranian side. The urgent task is for all parties involved to restore the complete and effective implementation of the comprehensive agreement through dialogue and negotiation, and to avoid any measures that escalate the situation or intensify conflicts, in order to create conditions for diplomatic efforts.
China will continue to maintain communication and coordination with relevant parties, promote the early return of the comprehensive agreement to the right track, uphold the authority and effectiveness of Security Council Resolution 2231, and advance the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue.