Q: it is reported that former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on behalf of Bolton on the North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile tests published an article that the lesson of the past 25 years have shown that diplomacy and economic sanctions have failed, ultimately means that the United States needs to use force to solve the problem. What's China's comment on this?
A: Mr. Bolton's speech is not surprising, but it is also consistent with his style. But I think we should all be more concerned about the position of Hailey, the permanent representative of the United States to the United nations. Speaking yesterday at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on the issue of North Korea's missile launch, Hailey said the United States would defend itself and its allies, but was not inclined to resort to military tactics. I think that represents the official position of the United states.
At the same time, the South Korean President also stressed in the recently expressed concern at the move at the same time in Yin, must not be allowed to return to war the Korean Peninsula, to seek to resolve the issue through dialogue and peaceful means. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov also said any attempt to use the Security Council resolution as an excuse for finding a justification for the military decision would be unacceptable.
The above statement shows clearly that the denuclearization of the peninsula and safeguard peace and stability on the peninsula, is concerned on the nuclear issue on the common denominator, the common interests of all parties concerned.
We have recently launched behavior shows that North Korean opposition, and strongly urged the DPRK to strictly abide by the resolutions of the Security Council, also called on all parties to maintain calm and restraint, do not take may further exacerbate tensions peninsula's words and deeds, together to make positive efforts to ease the situation.
The day before the Sino Russian Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement on the peninsula. The statement pointed out that military means should not become an option to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue. The statement also in China put forward the "dual track" ideas and "double suspension" initiative and Russia step by step ideas for the foundation, proposed a joint initiative of both sides, aimed at tackling the problem, comprehensive measures to solve the problem of Korean peninsula. This is objective, fair, reasonable and realistic plan. We hope that all parties concerned will play their due role with China and assume their due responsibility and bring the Peninsular Issue back to the correct track by peaceful means through dialogue and consultation at an early date.
Q: at the emergency session of the Security Council yesterday, Hailey also said that countries that allow and encourage North Korea to violate Security Council resolutions will find that their trade relations with the United States will be affected. I know China's clear position on the implementation of the Security Council sanctions resolution. In the near future, the US bank took measures against the involvement of the Bank of Dandong in engaging in trade activities related to the weapons of mass destruction program. This shows that the US side believes that Chinese enterprises and individuals have bypassed the Security Council sanctions and that the US side should take retaliatory measures against them. What's China's response to this?
A: we have answered many similar questions many times. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has consistently, comprehensively, accurately, conscientiously and strictly implements the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and has fulfilled its international obligations. At the same time, we are firmly opposed to any country imposing the so-called "long arm" jurisdiction on other countries in accordance with its domestic law". On this issue, the Chinese side's position is clear and the US side is also clear about this.
Q: it is understood that a ship is exploring and mining activities in the oil and gas area in the south of vietnam. Is China worried? Does this affect China's exploration plan in its own oil and gas area? Does China express concern to Vietnam? In addition, the strategic relationship between Vietnam and Japan, the United States and India has become increasingly close. Does this make China tense?
A: on the first question, China firmly maintains its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, and resolutely opposes any unilateral illegal oil and gas activities in the sea areas under the jurisdiction of China by any state, enterprise or organization. We hope that the relevant countries will proceed from the overall situation of maintaining regional peace and stability, and will not take actions that complicate the situation.
On the second question, the Chinese side to carry out normal cooperation between relevant countries does not object to the development of bilateral relations, normal, and we hope the relationship and cooperation of the third party, is conducive to safeguarding regional peace and stability.
Q: the United States, Russia and other countries all agree that the DPRK launched an intercontinental ballistic missile. Does China think so?
A: we have already expressed our opposition to the missile launching activities carried out by North korea. China is collecting relevant information, tracking the situation, developing and judging.
Q: the Ministry of foreign affairs of China and Russia issued a joint statement on the Korean Peninsula issue. Has China made direct contact with the DPRK side? Did the DPRK accept the statement?
A: during the state visit by President Xi Jinping to Russia, the Chinese and Russian Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement on the Korean peninsula. The joint declaration reflects the need for the international community to relax the tension on the peninsula, not to be nervous, to dialogue and to oppose, and to reflect the common stand and concerns of the Chinese and Russian sides over the peninsula issue. We hope that the parties concerned will attach importance to the position and common initiatives of China and Russia, and respond positively to them and open up practical ways to solve the peninsula issue.
As for the DPRK's response, both China and Russia have maintained normal contacts and contacts with the DPRK, and diplomatic channels between them are unimpeded. The DPRK side is very clear about China and Russia's position on the Peninsula nuclear issue.
Q: could you introduce the arrangements for bilateral meetings during the G20 summit by President Xi Jinping? Will President Xi meet Prime Minister modi of India? When will the unofficial meeting of BRICs leaders be held?
A: with regard to the bilateral meetings between President Xi Jinping and the leaders of the group of twenty during the Hamburg summit, if there is any news, China will issue it in due course.
I do not have any information on whether the leaders of China and India will meet during the summit. It should be pointed out that, recently, India border guards illegally crossed the boundary line in the Sikkim section of the Sino Indian border to enter the territory of China, obstructing the normal activities of the Chinese side in the Chang Shan area. India China it violated the territorial sovereignty, damaged relations between the political foundation and the whole atmosphere. China India boundary treaty requires respect, respect for the territorial sovereignty of China, immediately border troops to cross the boundary line side of the Indian side, to maintain peace and tranquility in the border area. This is a prerequisite for any meaningful dialogue between China and india.
As far as I know, the informal meeting of BRICs leaders will be held on July 7th local time.
Q: the Chinese side said that the withdrawal of India border guards was a prerequisite for dialogue between the two sides. Does that mean that President Xi Jinping will not meet with Prime Minister Modi if India does not withdraw border guards from the border?
A: as I said earlier, President Xi Jinping's bilateral meetings during the summit of the leaders of the group of twenty Hamburg, if any, will be released in due course.
