The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the U.S. arrest of Chinese businessmen: resolutely opposed to unilateral sanctions

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the U.S. to arrest Chinese businessmen: resolutely opposed to unilateral sanctions China News Service, April 30 (Xinhua) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang hosted a regular press conference on the 30th...

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the U.S. arrest of Chinese businessmen: resolutely opposed to unilateral sanctions. China News Service, April 30. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang hosted a regular press conference on the 30th and answered reporters' questions about Li Keqiang's visit to Africa, Japan's Tokyo Governor Kaname Sozo's visit to China, and U.S. President Obama's Asia-Pacific trip. The following is the transcript of the Q&A published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Qin Gang first announced: 1. At the invitation of Prime Minister Hailemariam of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, President Jonathan of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Dos Santos of the Republic of Angola, and President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council will pay official visits to the above four countries from May 4 to 11. At the invitation of Aziz, the rotating chairman of the African Union and President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and Zuma, Chairman of the African Union Commission, Premier Li Keqiang will pay an official visit to the AU headquarters on May 5. At the invitation of World Economic Forum Chairman Schwab, Premier Li Keqiang will attend the plenary session of the 24th World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on May 8 during his visit to Nigeria. 2. At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Costa Rica, President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu will attend the power transfer ceremony of the President of Costa Rica from May 7th to 8th. Q: The US yesterday announced the arrest of Chinese businessman Li Fangwei on suspicion of illegally selling missile components to Iran. What is China’s comment on this? Do you know the whereabouts of this person? Will this person be arrested and handed over to the United States? A: We have noticed relevant reports. China firmly opposes the United States invoking domestic laws to impose unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. The relevant actions of the United States are not conducive to solving the problem and are damaging to non-proliferation cooperation between the two sides. What I want to stress is that the Chinese government attaches great importance to non-proliferation export control, and any violation of China's non-proliferation laws and regulations will be seriously investigated and punished in accordance with the law. The relevant concerns of the United States should be resolved through non-proliferation law enforcement cooperation with China. China urges the United States to stop the wrong practice of sanctioning Chinese companies and individuals and return to the right track of non-proliferation cooperation. Q: Governor of Tokyo, Japan, Kaname Soeichi, visited China recently, and Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party, Masahiko Komura, will also visit China. Does this mean that Sino-Japanese relations are beginning to take a turn for the better? A: China's position on improving and developing China-Japan relations is consistent and clear. We urge Japan to abide by the commitments made in the four political documents between China and Japan, take practical actions to eliminate serious political obstacles to the development of bilateral relations, and make efforts to return China-Japan relations to the right track of development. At the same time, we welcome people from all walks of life in Japan, including the ruling and opposition parties, to play a positive role in improving Sino-Japanese relations. Q: U.S. President Obama’s Asia-Pacific trip has ended. What is China’s comment? The "Enhancing Defense Cooperation Agreement" signed by the United States and the Philippines will strengthen the US military presence in the Philippines. What is China's comment on this? Do you think this is a measure by the US to contain China? A: Regarding President Obama’s visit to the four Asia-Pacific countries, we have stated China’s principled position on relevant issues related to China. We believe that all relevant parties should make active efforts to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among countries in the region and promote common peace, stability and prosperity in the region, rather than the opposite. Let the Pacific Ocean always be peaceful. We also believe that maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region is in the interest of all parties in the region and requires joint efforts from all parties. People have reason to demand that any agreement signed by the United States and the Philippines conforms to this principle and does not undermine mutual trust among regional countries as well as regional peace and stability. Q: Czech Foreign Minister Zaoralek visited China a few days ago. Yesterday, the two foreign ministries issued a press communiqué. Some analysts believe that China-Czech relations are gradually taking a turn for the better. What is China’s comment on this visit? A: Yesterday, China and the Czech Republic issued a press communique between the two foreign ministries. The core content of the communiqué is that the Czech side reaffirms its adherence to the one-China policy, respects China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, insists that Tibet is an inalienable part of China's territory, and refuses to support any form of Tibetan independence. This is another important political document issued between the two countries after the 1999 joint government communiqué and the 2005 government joint statement. It will play an important role in the healthy and stable development of China-Czech relations in the future. In recent years, Sino-Czech relations have been disrupted due to Tibet-related issues. The Czech government's clear stance on this issue marks that the relationship between the two countries has eliminated interfering factors and opened a new page. We hope that the Czech side will make active efforts for the sustained, stable and healthy development of China-Czech relations on the basis of respecting China's core interests and major concerns. Q: Australia said that most of the planes and ships searching for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight have left the search area. Has China also evacuated its aircraft and ships involved in the search? A: In the next stage, China will continue to actively support and participate in the search work, and we will also maintain close communication and cooperation with other relevant parties. Q: Can you provide more information on the ongoing sixth meeting of the China-India Border Affairs Consultation and Coordination Working Mechanism? A: From April 28 to 30, the sixth meeting of the China-India Border Affairs Consultation and Coordination Working Mechanism was held in Beijing. The Chinese delegation is headed by Ouyang Yujing, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Indian delegation is headed by Ban Haoran, Director-General of the East Asia Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Representatives from the foreign affairs, defense and other departments of both sides attended the talks. During the meeting, Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin met with the Indian delegation. The meeting was held in a friendly, candid and pragmatic atmosphere. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in the border areas between China and India. They believed that the border areas between the two countries generally maintain peace and tranquility, and agreed to actively promote the implementation of the China-India Border Defense Cooperation Agreement, continuously enrich and improve measures to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, and make the border between the two countries a link connecting and benefiting the two peoples.