INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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,
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
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)
