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Written by: Xu Yi'an
2021-03-19 18:55
Last update date: 2021-03-19 18:59
China-US talks: The first meeting between the high-ranking diplomats of the United States and China was held in the United States on March 18. However, when the opening remarks were made, the two sides had heated disputes.
Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs, and State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi retorted one by one against the criticisms from the United States.
Such high-level diplomatic negotiations are usually conducted behind closed doors, but media reporters can take pictures on the premises before the meeting officially starts and when the parties present their opening remarks.
This kind of opening remarks is generally symbolic. The participants usually do not argue in front of reporters or talk about substantive issues, but will give out some signals during the conversation.
After U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan finished their opening remarks, when it was Yang Jiechi’s turn to make his speech, he "counted back" on what the U.S. said before: "I think you are too good. We think you will abide by basic diplomatic etiquette.” He emphasized that “the United States is not qualified to talk to China in a condescending manner. The Chinese do not follow this practice.”
After the main participants including Blincoln, Sullivan, Yang Jiechi and Wang Yi spoke, it was time for the media reporters to leave the venue, but Blincoln said he would let the reporters stay and come back.
The U.S. responded to the opening remarks from the Chinese side, and then signaled that the reporter could leave, but did not give Yang Jiechi and Wang Yi a chance to respond.
The US staff asked the reporter to leave the scene at that time, and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng immediately said that the US had already spoken for two rounds, which was unfair.
The staff at the scene continued to ask the Chinese reporters to leave. Some of them immediately protested: "Please let Director Yang (Yang Jiechi) finish speaking."
Yang Jiechi later questioned: "Your starting point is to show that the United States speaks from a strong angle, why are you afraid of reporters being present? There is no need to be afraid of reporters being present?" He further said, "Why? Let them stop. (Rushing for reporters).” After the Chinese delegation tried hard for reasons, all the reporters present witnessed a 90-minute opening speech and media photo session.
China-US 2+2: The picture shows the first round of meetings between senior Chinese and US diplomatic officials in Anchorage, Alaska on March 18.
Yang Jiechi, Director of the Office of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech in the first round of talks.
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U.S. speech sparked controversy
In the opening speech of the first round, Brinken first stated that the United States insists on strengthening the rule-based order, and its alternative will be a "winner takes all" order, and in this world all of us will face A more violent and unstable world.
He said that he was deeply worried about Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan, cyber attacks against the United States, and China’s economic coercion of US allies. He said that these issues threaten a rule-based order that maintains global stability. Therefore, these issues are not. "National Internal Affairs" and will discuss this with China.
Brinken reiterated that the U.S.-China relationship will "compete when it is competing, cooperate when it can cooperate, and compete when it must compete."
Sullivan spoke after Brinken’s statement, saying that the US representative will discuss with the Chinese side on the issues mentioned by Brinken, because this is not only a topic of concern to the Americans, but also during the interactions with allies around the world in the past two months. Related worries.
Sullivan said that Washington would sincerely express US concerns, emphasizing that the US has no intention of seeking conflicts, but would stand up on issues of principles and allies.
On March 18, 2021, Yang Jiechi and Wang Yi participated in a face-to-face meeting with US officials in Alaska.
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Call not to impose democracy on other countries
In response, Yang Jiechi first expressed the hope that this meeting would be sincere and frank, and emphasized the important responsibilities of China and the United States for global and regional peace, stability and development. Then Yang Jiechi briefly described China’s contribution to national development during the two sessions in early March. The plan and recent achievements in anti-epidemic and poverty alleviation, and call on all countries, especially developed countries, to make similar efforts.
"Our value is the value of mankind, that is, peace, development, fairness, justice, freedom, and democracy."
Yang Jiechi said that the order respected by China and the international community is an international order centered on the United Nations and based on international law, rather than the so-called "rule-based international order" initiated by a few countries.
Yang Jiechi said that China and the United States each have their own democracy. China has made tremendous progress in many fields in the past few decades and has made unremitting efforts for world peace and development under the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
Yang Jiechi stated that wars launched by some countries on a global scale have caused huge casualties. China's diplomacy promotes peaceful development. Whether it is an invasion by force, the subversion of the regime through various means, or the massacre of people in other countries, it will only cause turmoil to the world. , And ultimately not beneficial to the United States.
In his follow-up statement, he refuted Blinken’s accusations against China in respect of Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Taiwan, cyber attacks, and economic actions. He emphasized that Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan are indispensable territories of China. He opposed the United States’ interference in China’s internal affairs and countered the accusations. The human rights situation in the United States is at a trough. African-Americans have been "slaughtered" by Americans for a long time. They believe that Washington can do better and that both the United States and China should handle their own affairs. Regarding cyber attacks, Yang Jiechi retorted "the United States." In this respect, you are the champion. You have no right to criticize others.” Regarding economic behavior, Yang Jiechi pointed out that Washington has abused the concept of national security to threaten the future of international trade.
Yang Jiechi continued that the United States and the Western world do not represent international public opinion. When discussing global values, I hope the United States will think twice.
He continued that it is important for the United States to stop applying its democracy to the rest of the world.
China-US 2+2: The picture shows the first round of meetings between senior Chinese and US diplomatic officials in Anchorage, Alaska on March 18.
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (left) and the Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi (right) including Chinese representatives arrived at Captain Cook Hotel.
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Criticizing the U.S.'s remarks for not treating guests
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that he hopes that both parties can participate in the talks in a confident manner, but Wang Yi responded that imposing sanctions on China is not a way to welcome guests.
Wang Yi added, "The US initiative (Hong Kong-related sanctions) introduced on the eve of China's upcoming trip to the US to participate in the China-US high-level strategic dialogue is not a normal way of hospitality. If the US wants to enhance its so-called advantage with China. If this is the case, it is a complete miscalculation, which just exposes the weakness and weakness of the heart. This approach will not affect China's legitimate position, nor will it shake the firm will of the Chinese people to safeguard sovereignty and dignity."
He said, "In the opening remarks, the U.S. also claimed that some countries believe that China is coercing them. The U.S. has to figure out whether this is from their statement or the U.S.'s own subjective assumptions. If the U.S. is biased just because some countries are US allies If they believe in their wrong words and deeds, it will be difficult for international relations to develop normally. In the end, the people of the world have their own arbitrariness, and history will come to a fair conclusion.”
Wang Yi finally said, “The conversation between President Xi Jinping and President Biden on New Year’s Eve is very important. The consensus reached by both parties points out the direction for the return of Sino-US relations. The international community pays great attention to our dialogue here and whether the two sides can truly show each other. Sincerity and goodwill, we pay attention to whether we can send a positive and positive signal to the world from here. If the United States is willing, we can work with the United States to exchange views on the basis of mutual respect, and jointly assume this responsibility and hold us to the Do the work well."
Yang Jiechi also said that the United States and China must deal with each other on the basis of mutual respect.
History will prove that it is oneself who suffers in the end if the neck is stuck to China.
After Yang Jiechi responded strongly to the release of the US film, mainland netizens discussed it enthusiastically.
Someone uploaded photos of China during the negotiation of the "Xin Chou Contract" 120 years ago, which was compared with the photos of the talks.
Some netizens said, "It is the same year of Xin Chou, the world has not changed, but China has changed." Others said, "Please pay attention to the attitude of the United States to speak to China." Some netizens praised Yang Jiechi for responding to the United States for being very courageous. Today, China is different from the past. .
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