Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday required all celebrations to improve understanding and trust, maintain peace and stability, and promote development and prosperity in East Asia as the East Asia Summit (EAS) marks its 20th anniversary this year.Wang, likewise a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when delivering a speech at the 15th EAS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Wang proposed 3 tips on behalf of the Chinese side for East Asian countries to strengthen cooperation.First, go back to discussion.
The original intention of the summit is to take part in positive dialogue and enhance strategic mutual trust.
In current years, particular external nations have actually frequently utilized the summit to hype up distinctions and attack other countries, interfering in their internal affairs.It is hoped that all celebrations can appreciate each other, interact with goodwill, and focus on enhancing understanding and cooperation.
China supports the issuance of a celebratory declaration on the 20th anniversary of the top this year, which will offer direction for the development of the summit.Second, return to development.
Through pragmatic cooperation, we ought to strive to enhance the lives of the people in the East Asia region.
Unilateralism and protectionism are short-sighted and dangerous.
The best option for all parties is to expand the cooperation pie and share the benefits of development.
China is willing to work with all celebrations to carry out the East Asia Summit Action Plan and promote local development vitality.Third, go back to openness.
We support the ASEAN-led regional cooperation structure, securely maintain the multilateral trading system, create a high-level regional free trade network, and promote local combination.
We oppose introducing Cold War mindset and bloc conflict into this region, as well as the establishment of closed and exclusive little circles.
On the Taiwan question, Wang stressed that the origin of the tension in the Taiwan Straits is the increasingly widespread separatist actions of Taiwan self-reliance and the assistance and support from external forces.
Wang said that if one genuinely cares about peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, it is essential to resolutely suppress the expansion of Taiwan independence forces.Wang stated that protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity is a sacred mission for each nation, revealing the hope that all countries will continue to securely support the one-China principle, oppose any form of support for Taiwan self-reliance, and support Chinas efforts to attain complete national reunification.Wang likewise clarified Chinas stern position on the South China Sea issue at the top.(With input from Xinhua)