(18 Oct 2024)
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Beijing – 18 October 2024
1. Wide of news conference
2. Mid of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“The One China principle is the political foundation for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with all countries. It is also a widely recognized norm in international relations and is supported by the international community. We appreciate South Africa’s correct decision to relocate the Taipei liaison office in South Africa out of its administrative capital, Pretoria. Taiwan independence is unpopular and doomed to failure.”
4. Close of reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, strictly controls dual-use items, including drone exports, and opposes the use of civilian drones for military purposes. We urge the U.S. to immediately stop smearing and pressuring China over the Ukraine issue, and to stop imposing illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on Chinese entities and individuals.”
6. Reporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“The urgent task is to fully and effectively implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions, immediately achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, effectively protect civilians, ensure humanitarian aid and prevent further escalation of conflict and confrontation.”
8. Reporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“During this summit, President Xi Jinping will attend small and large-scale meetings of leaders, the "BRICS+" leaders’ dialogue, and deliver important speeches. He will have in-depth exchanges with leaders of various countries on the current international situation, BRICS pragmatic cooperation, the development of the BRICS mechanism, and other important issues of common concern. China is willing to work with all parties to promote the steady and long-term development of greater BRICS cooperation and usher in a new era of joint self-reliance for the Global South, jointly promoting world peace and development.”
10. Close of reporters
11. Wide of news briefing
STORYLINE:
China on Friday recognized South Africa’s decision to order Taiwan to move its representative office outside the capital, Pretoria by the end of this month.
Taiwan’s foreign affairs ministry said the government was still trying to dissuade South Africa from demanding the relocation, which it believes is due to pressure from China.
In Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning underscored the significance of the "One China principle" in the country’s development of diplomatic relations when asked about the matter at a daily news briefing.
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and says it has no right to diplomatic recognition or exchanges with other states.
Separately, Mao rejected the U.S. sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of directly helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine.
It is the first time the U.S. has imposed penalties on Chinese makers of drone engines and parts for “developing and producing complete weapons systems” in collaboration with Russian companies, the U.S. Treasury Department said.
Mao restated China had “never provided lethal weapons to any party in the Russia-Ukraine conflict."
At the briefing, Mao briefed reporters about President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia for the 16th BRICS summit in Russia, next week.
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