By Manal El Warraky
China’s ambassador to Cairo, Liao Liqiang, said that the continuation of the conflict in Gaza has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe that should not happen, and has crossed the red line of modern civilization.
Over the course of about half a year, the conflict has led to the death and injury of more than one hundred thousand people and the displacement of more than a million.
person, the international community must act urgently, recently.
He added that it is necessary to correct the historical injustice suffered by the Palestinian people at an early date, as a radical solution to the conflict in Gaza.
This ordeal in Gaza has proven once again that the inability of the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate national rights for a long time is the source of the Palestinian issue and the essence of the issue.
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*US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken recently visited China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and held talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
How does China view the future of China-US relations, and how does it read the US elections?
At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China from April 24 to 26.
His visit came in implementation of the consensus between the Chinese and American presidents in San Francisco, which was to continue dialogue, manage differences, advance cooperation, and enhance coordination in international affairs.
During Blinken’s visit to China, President Xi Jinping held a protocol meeting with him on the afternoon of April 26, where he clarified China’s official position on bilateral relations and put forward guidance.
President Xi Jinping said that China and the United States should be partners rather than adversaries, should help each other rather than hurt each other, pursue commonalities rather than fierce competition, and pledges should be fulfilled rather than behaving hypocritically.
He also presented the five pillars of bilateral relations: promoting correct understanding, effective management of differences, advancing mutually beneficial cooperation, assuming responsibility like major powers, and enhancing popular communication.
On the same day, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with him that lasted 5 and a half hours, during which the two sides exchanged views in-depth on bilateral relations and international and regional issues, and clarified their positions on the files of strategic understanding, Taiwan, economy, trade, technology, the South China Sea, and the American “Pacific” strategy.
India and other important issues of great interest to the Chinese side.
On the basis of a comprehensive exchange of views, the Chinese and US sides reached a 5-point consensus.
First, agreeing to be guided by the guidance of the two presidents and work to stabilize and develop China-US relations. Second, agree to continue high-level communication and contacts at all levels.
Third, announcing the holding of the first meeting between the Chinese and American governments on artificial intelligence; Continue consultations on guiding principles for China-US relations; Holding a new round of China-US consultations on Asia-Pacific and ocean affairs; Continuing China-US consultations on consular affairs, and announcing the holding of a senior officials meeting for the Chinese-American working groups on counter-narcotics cooperation.
The American side welcomes the visit of China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin.
Fourth, take measures to expand people-to-people contact between the two countries, welcome students on scholarship from the other side, and improve the organization of the 14th session of the China-US High-Level Tourism Dialogue scheduled to be held in Xi’an next May.
Fifth, maintain consultation on hot international and regional issues and enhance communication between special envoys of the two sides.
The American side reiterated during this visit that it does not seek a “new Cold War,” does not seek to change China’s regime, does not seek to oppose China by strengthening the alliance, does not support “Taiwan independence,” and does not intend to clash with China.
It does not seek to contain China’s development, nor to “decouple” from China, nor does it intend to hinder China’s technological progress.
A prosperous and successful China is good for the world. China’s position on this situation has not changed. The United States must fulfill its pledges, instead of acting hypocritically.
Sino-American relations relate to the well-being of the two peoples and the future of humanity and the entire world. China’s position and demands for Sino-American relations have not changed, and it has continued to view and develop these relations from the perspective of establishing a community with a shared future for humanity, and has remained committed to the principles put forward by President Xi Jinping of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, cooperation and win-win, and has always called for respect for the fundamental interests of the other side.
China is sincere in improving Sino-American relations, and believes that predictable, sustainable, sound and stable Sino-American relations serve the peoples of the two countries and the peoples of the entire world.
At the same time, we have seen that the United States still understands China wrongly, and is still implementing the wrong policy to contain China.
Recently, the United States is still seeking to win over alleged allies, continues its attempt to incite and raise tension in the region’s seas, and is accelerating its steps to form a system.
To deter China, escalate unilateral sanctions, and strengthen the technological blockade on China.
The United States cannot look at the world with a Cold War and zero-sum game mentality, and must not make or fulfill pledges. It knows the peoples of the world well, and knows the peoples of the Middle East more clearly, who stands on the right side of history and truth.
For development, stability and win-win, no forces can prevent China’s development and rejuvenation, because it is based on tremendous driving force and inevitable historical logic.
The American elections are an American internal matter, and China has not and will not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, and China will not act like this at all, regardless of the identity of the new American president.
The Chinese and American people need to communicate and cooperate, and China and the United States must, as they are two major countries.
Finding the right way to deal with each other.
In this context, President Xi Jinping put forward the three principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, cooperation and win-win, which is the basic principle and desired goal when we deal with China-US relations. Some time ago, President Xi Jinping received a phone call from President Biden, in which he pointed out again that two major countries such as China and the United States should not cut off contact and stop communication, let alone engage in conflicts and confrontations, but rather promote peace, stability and mutual trust.
China-US relations will not return to the past, but must and can see a good future. China is keen to work together with the United States, to make more laudable and good efforts to achieve cooperation and win-win, serve the interest of the world, and bear the international responsibility required for both sides.
*We have noticed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently spoke about the situation in Gaza in an interview with regional media.
How does China view the current situation in Gaza? What measures can China take for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza?
The continuation of the conflict in Gaza has resulted in a humanitarian catastrophe that should not happen, and has crossed the red line of modern civilization.
Over the course of about half a year, the conflict has led to the death and injury of more than one hundred thousand people and the displacement of more than a million people.
The international community must act in a manner Urgent, Recently, Foreign Minister Wang Yi once again clearly stated China’s position on the situation in Gaza:
First, pushing for a ceasefire and preventing fighting as quickly as possible is the top priority at the moment.
Prolonging the war means an increasing challenge to the conscience of humanity and a continuing undermining of the basis of justice.
Thanks to the joint efforts made by all parties, the UN Security Council recently adopted the first resolution calling for a ceasefire since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza.
This resolution is binding, and it must be implemented effectively.
With the aim of achieving an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire.
Secondly, it is necessary to ensure sustainable and unhindered access to humanitarian relief, because it is a moral responsibility that cannot bear any delay.
Since the beginning of the conflict, the Chinese side has categorically rejected the forced displacement of Palestinian civilians and collective punishment against the residents of Gaza, and actively supports the establishment of a humanitarian relief mechanism as soon as possible, and provides Humanitarian aid is constantly arriving in the Gaza Strip.
Not long ago, 450 tons of rice and 450 tons of flour provided by the Chinese government to Palestine arrived in Port Said, and a new batch of tents, blankets, clothing, medical supplies and other aid was airlifted to Al-Arish in Egypt.
It will be later transferred via the Egyptian Red Crescent to the Palestinian side.
In the next stage, the Chinese side will continue to work with the international community to mobilize all efforts to implement the decision on the ceasefire and the protection of civilians, and to ensure that humanitarian relief materials reach the residents of Gaza in a rapid, safe, sustainable and unhindered manner.
Third, it is necessary to prevent the negative repercussions resulting from the conflict from continuing to spread, and this represents a realistic need to prevent the situation in the region from getting out of control.
The recent escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel is the latest manifestation of the spillover consequences of the conflict in Gaza.
The Chinese side calls on the parties concerned to maintain calm and restraint, to avoid further escalation of the tense situation.
The Chinese side will continue to make unremitting efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East region and contribute its energy to calming the situation, based on the merits and nature of matters.
Fourth, it is necessary to correct the historical injustice suffered by the Palestinian people at an early stage, as a radical solution to the conflict in Gaza.
This ordeal in Gaza has proven once again that the long-standing inability of the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate national rights is the source of the Palestinian issue and the essence of the Middle East issue.
A final exit from the spiral of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, radically removing the soil that feeds extremist ideas and hatred, and establishing lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved except by restoring justice to the Palestinian people, implementing the “two-state solution” in a real way, and politically settling the legitimate security concerns of all parties.
China is keen to continue working with the international community, including Egypt, to enhance solidarity and cooperation, steadfast support for the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, steadfast support for advancing reconciliation between Palestinian factions through dialogue, steadfast support for Palestine in obtaining full membership in the United Nations, and support Firm for the Palestinian people to achieve the establishment of their independent state and “the rule of Palestine by the Palestinians.”
We call for the speedy convening of an international peace conference with broader participation, greater credibility, and greater effectiveness, and setting a timetable and roadmap for implementing the “two-state solution,” in a way that advances the finding of a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue at an early date, and achieves peaceful coexistence between the states of Palestine and Israel and harmonious coexistence between the two Arab nations. And ultimately Judaism.
*The Chinese Ministry of Defense announced the sending of escort ships to commercial ships accompanied by more than two hundred officers, soldiers, and special forces units.
Foreign Minister Wang talked about the escalation of the situation in the Red Sea during an interview. Can you give us the details?
The waters of the Red Sea are an important international corridor for the transport of goods and energy.
Maintaining peace, security and safety in the Red Sea contributes to maintaining the smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains and the international trade system, and is consistent with the common interests of the countries of the region and the international community.
The Chinese side expressed its deep concern about the continued escalation of the tense situation that the Red Sea has been witnessing for some time, and the resulting negative repercussions on the interests of the countries of the region, especially the countries bordering the Red Sea, and the increase in security risks in the entire region, and the negative effects on the recovery of the global economy.
Recently, Foreign Minister Wang Yi clearly stated China’s four-point principled position on the situation in the Red Sea:
First, operations targeting civilian ships crossing the Red Sea must be stopped, and there is no justification for targeting civilians.
Secondly, the international community must together maintain the safety of navigation in the waters of the Red Sea in accordance with the law, and all parties must play a constructive role in calming tension in the Red Sea.
Third, the root cause behind the escalation of the situation in the Red Sea lies in the Gaza conflict.
It is necessary to achieve a ceasefire and prevent fighting in Gaza as soon as possible, in a way that limits the spread of the repercussions of the conflict from its roots.
Fourth, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries bordering the Red Sea, including Yemen, must be seriously preserved.
Since the escalation of the situation in the Red Sea, the Chinese side has maintained communication with all parties and has made unremitting efforts to calm the tension there.
The Chinese side is concerned with the legitimate demands of the countries of the region, especially the countries bordering the Red Sea, and is keen to strengthen coordination with the countries of the region, and works together with the international community to continue playing a constructive role in restoring peace, security and safety in the Red Sea at an early date.
It must be made clear that the escort operations carried out by the Chinese naval fleet have nothing to do with the current situation in the Red Sea.
This came within the framework of an escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia mandated by the UN Security Council. Since 2008, the Chinese Navy has successively dispatched 45 batches of naval fleets consisting of more than 150 ships, and they have excellently completed pirate expulsion and humanitarian relief missions, making a positive contribution to maintaining safe navigation in the relevant waters.
The Chinese side will continue to implement the Global Security Initiative, maintain the integrity of the international sea lane, and make unremitting efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind with concrete steps.
*You have repeatedly called for an international peace summit to resolve the Ukrainian crisis through negotiations.
To what extent is China able to play an active role in the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis?
The Chinese position on the Ukrainian crisis is permanent, clear and transparent.
China is not the stakeholder in the conflict, nor is it the creator of the crisis, but it has not been watching.
The Chinese side has been seeking a ceasefire and an end to the fighting for more than two years since the comprehensive escalation of the crisis.
President Xi Jinping conducted personal and in-depth communication with leaders of countries, including Russia and Ukraine, stressing that peace negotiations are the only way out, hoping that all parties will work together to create favorable conditions for resolving the crisis politically through dialogue.
The Chinese side also issued a position paper in particular, and sent the special representative to the countries concerned more than once to conduct shuttle mediation, convey messages and clarify positions, in order to push all parties to find commonalities, leave differences aside, and crystallize consensus.
Currently, there are still risks of this crisis worsening and escalating, so the international community should strengthen solidarity, mobilize efforts to achieve peace, and take concrete measures to calm the conflict.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi also recently put forward three “Dumas” for the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis: We should always adhere to the political solution.
Conflict or war, whatever it may be, does not end on the battlefield, but rather at the negotiating table.
The Chinese side supports holding an international peace conference acceptable to the Russian and Ukrainian sides at an appropriate time with the participation of all parties on an equal footing and in which all peace plans are discussed fairly, with a view to achieving a cessation of peace. Shoot as quickly as possible.
We must always adhere to an objective and fair position.
There is no magic wand to solve the crisis.
All parties must start from themselves and create favorable conditions for ending the fighting and launching peace negotiations through the accumulation of mutual trust.
Fishing in turbid waters or adding fuel to the fire must be categorically rejected, not to mention siding with one party against another and provoking confrontation between the camps.
We must always adhere to treating the crisis from its symptoms and causes at the same time.
Resolving the crisis from its roots requires deeper thinking about the security issue. Insisting on seeking unilateral and absolute security and arbitrarily narrowing the security space of other countries will inevitably lead to imbalance in the region and provoke conflict therein.
The Chinese side is ready to work with the international community to adhere to the vision that the security of countries is indivisible, to enshrine the concept of common, integrated, cooperative and sustainable security, to take into account the reasonable security concerns of all parties, to support the establishment of a balanced, effective and sustainable regional security equation, and to play a constructive role in finding a political solution.
jointly address the crisis, and make more contributions to maintaining lasting security and safety in the region and achieving lasting peace in the world.
*With regard to the Taiwan file, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has repeatedly clarified China’s position on the Taiwan file..
How does the Chinese side evaluate the situation across the Taiwan Strait in light of the rapprochement between the Chinese Taiwan region and the United States and the continuation of American arms sales deals?
Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times.
The Cairo Declaration issued by the governments of China, the United States and the United Kingdom in 1943 clearly stipulates that Taiwan, which was stolen by Japan, should be returned to China.
Article 8 of the “Potsdam Declaration” issued in 1945, aiming to end World War II, stipulates that “the provisions of the Cairo Declaration must be implemented.”
UN Resolution 2758 also clearly reaffirmed the one-China principle.
These legally binding international instruments formed part of the post-war international order, and established the historical and legal basis for Taiwan being an integral part of China’s territory.
Therefore, the Taiwan issue is purely China’s internal affairs, and the ways to reunify the motherland are the affairs of the Chinese on both sides of the Strait themselves.
We will seek peaceful reunification with the utmost effort and sincerity.
At the same time, our red line is also very clear, which is not to allow anyone to separate Taiwan from China in any way.
The current situation in the Taiwan Strait is generally stable, but it also faces serious challenges.
The biggest challenge comes from the separatist activities of the “Taiwan independence” forces and acts of disruption and sabotage by external forces.
The “Taiwan independence” forces are the problem makers and the biggest spoilers of stability in the Taiwan Strait. ”
Taiwan independence” must be firmly rejected in order to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Some countries make calls to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but they are secretly accelerating the pace of supplying weapons and equipment to the “Taiwan independence” separatists.
This does not lead to These actions only increase the risks of conflict and confrontation, and pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.
In the face of interference and sabotage by external forces, China will not stand idly by and ignore it, and no one can underestimate the firm resolve, firm will and powerful ability of the Chinese people to defend the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President Xi Jinping stressed that the complete reunification of the motherland meets the aspirations of the people, is in line with the trend of the times, and represents the inevitability of history, and no force can obstruct it.
China will inevitably achieve complete reunification, and Taiwan will inevitably return to the embrace of the motherland.
China appreciates the Arab countries and regional organizations for their long-standing commitment to the one-China principle, and we believe that Egypt, the Arab League and other members of the international community will continue to adhere to the one-China principle and support the just cause of the Chinese people to reject the separatist activities of the “Taiwan independence” forces and seek the reunification of the country.
