Beijing draws red lines for Blinken’s visit and will make demands on Taiwan and economic and trade issues – News – Rti China Central Radio

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China on the 24th. Officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated through the media that China will focus on five major goals during this visit, and will also focus on “clarifying its solemn position and making clear requirements” on issues such as Taiwan, economy, trade, science and technology, and the South China Sea.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 22nd that at the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US Secretary of State Blinken will visit China from the 24th to the 26th. The account “Yuyuan Tantian” under the official media CCTV announced today (23rd) that the person in charge of the North American and Oceanian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave a background explanation to the media on the same day and introduced the relevant circumstances of the visit. The content shows expectations and some “warnings” for Blinken’s visit to China.

The person in charge of the United States and Oceania Department said that China and the United States have been in communication regarding this visit. On April 2, during a phone call between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he expressed his hope to arrange for Blinken to visit China. China welcomes this. For Blinken’s visit, China mainly focuses on five major goals.

The first is to “establish correct understanding.” The official said that this is “the first button that must be fastened” in Sino-US relations. Whether China and the United States are partners or rivals is a fundamental question. China urges the United States to implement Biden’s promise not to seek a “new Cold War,” not seek to contain China’s development, not support “Taiwan independence,” and have no intention of conflict with China.

The second is to strengthen dialogue. He said that more than 20 institutional consultations established or restarted at the San Francisco meeting continue to operate, but the United States must realize that it cannot communicate for the sake of communication, cannot say one thing and do another, let alone imagine that it will proceed from the so-called “position of strength” with China. deal with.

The third is to effectively manage differences. The official warned that the United States must not touch China’s red lines on issues such as Taiwan, democracy and human rights, road systems, and development rights. “China is unswerving in its determination and will to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and will focus on clarifying its solemn position and making clear requirements on issues such as Taiwan, economy, trade, science and technology, and the South China Sea.”

He claimed that “the Taiwan issue is the first insurmountable red line in Sino-US relations.” He reiterated China’s position and expressed firm opposition to the U.S.’s recent “wrong words and deeds” on the Taiwan issue, urging the U.S. to abide by “one China” and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, and implement Biden’s statement that he does not support “Taiwan independence” into action “Oppose Taiwan’s independence, stop arming Taiwan, stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, and support China’s peaceful reunification.”

In addition, he also pointed out that the United States has intensified its measures to suppress China’s economy, trade, science and technology, and has continuously taken new measures in export controls, investment reviews, and unilateral sanctions, which have seriously harmed China’s interests. “This is not removing risks, but creating risks.” The “China overcapacity theory” put forward by the United States “hides behind it the evil intention of curbing and suppressing China’s industrial development.” It aims to seek a more favorable competitive position and market advantage for the country. It is naked economic coercion and bullying.

He said that China firmly opposes the United States’ interference in the South China Sea issue. China and the United States have established consultation mechanisms on maritime affairs and Asia-Pacific affairs, and the two sides can continue dialogue. But the United States is not a party to the South China Sea issue and should not get involved.

The fourth is to promote mutually beneficial cooperation. For some time, China and the United States have made some progress in areas such as drug control, law enforcement, technology, artificial intelligence, agriculture, health, and climate change. There have been more direct flights between the two countries, close exchanges between the business community and local provinces and states, and cooperation on giant panda protection is progressing in an orderly manner.

Fifth, we should jointly shoulder the responsibilities of major powers. Regarding the situation in the Middle East, the official said that the United States should push for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible to save the Palestinian people from the fire. China will make clear requirements to the United States in this regard.

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, he said, “The United States needs to truly reflect on its responsibilities in the Ukraine crisis.” He also said that the United States should immediately stop indiscriminately imposing unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. “The Ukrainian issue is not between China and the United States.” problem, the United States should not turn it into a problem between China and the United States.”