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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) — The 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) foreign ministers' meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Speaking at the summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on all parties to enhance mutual understanding and trust, maintain peace and stability, and promote development and prosperity.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the East Asia Summit. Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, put forward three proposals on behalf of the Chinese side:
First, return to dialogue. Wang Yi expressed hope that all parties would respect each other, communicate in good faith, and focus on strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation. China supports the adoption of a commemorative declaration on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the summit, which will determine the vector of its future development.
Second, return to development. The best choice for all parties is to expand the cooperation “pie” and share the benefits of development. China is ready to cooperate with all participating countries to implement the action plan of the East Asia Summit and stimulate the growth of regional dynamics, the Chinese diplomat assured.
Third, return to openness. China supports the ASEAN-led regional cooperation framework, firmly upholds the multilateral trading system, builds a regional network of high-level free trade areas, and promotes regional integration. China opposes the introduction of a Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation in the region, and the establishment of closed and exclusive "small circles," Wang Yi emphasized.
On the Taiwan issue, the Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that the root cause of tension in the Taiwan Strait is the increasingly active separatist actions in favor of "Taiwan independence" and the support and connivance of external forces. The Chinese diplomat said that genuine concern for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait requires resolute opposition to the spread of "Taiwan independence" forces.
Wang Yi noted that safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the sacred mission of every country. He expressed the hope that all countries will unswervingly adhere to the one-China principle, oppose any form of support for "Taiwan independence," and support China's efforts to achieve complete national reunification.
At the summit, the Chinese Foreign Minister also explained China's tough stance on the South China Sea issue. –0–
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