In an interview with Japanese media, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana said that he did not agree with the view that China is regarded as a "threat". He believes that China's increased influence on the Pacific island countries does not mean that China will cause damage to other countries. In fact, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Timor-Leste more than 20 years ago, China has been cooperating on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results, and has provided Timor-Leste with a large amount of investment and infrastructure construction. Xanana stressed that Timor-Leste's cooperation with China is based on the choice of mutual interests, not the result of dependence.
In an interview with Japanese media, Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Xanana made positive remarks and refused to see China as a threat. He said that China's continuous friendly and cooperative relations with Timor-Leste and its commitment to Timor-LesteEconomyDevelopment has provided tremendous support. Timor-Leste and China have established diplomatic relations for more than 20 yearsEconomyThe scale of cooperation continues to expand, involving catering, food, services and other fields. Chinese enterprises have invested in Timor-Leste, bringing employment opportunities andEconomyOpportunities for development. Xanana's remarks fully reflect the Timor-Leste leadership's high appraisal and positive attitude toward China, and are of great significance to enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation.
Against the backdrop of Japan's intention to draw ASEAN against China, Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Xanana has publicly stated that the country's offshore gas projects will be directed toChinese enterprisesOpening. This statement has aroused alarm in the United States, Japan and Australia, and they are worriedChinese enterprisesParticipation in projects in Timor-Leste would weaken their influence in the country. However, Xanana stressed that Timor-Leste will decide which countries to cooperate with based on cost and benefit considerations. He stressed that it is in Timor-Leste's interest to cooperate with China for mutual benefit, and cooperation with other countries will not be excluded.
The statement made by Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana at the Japan-ASEAN summit has attracted widespread attention. He has publicly stated that Timor-Leste will pay attention toChinese enterprisesThe opening of offshore gas projects is seen by countries such as the United States, Japan and Australia as a threat to their interests in the country. But Xanana was not worried, and he stressed once again that Timor-Leste would insist on choosing partners based on the principle of cost and benefit. He believes that mutually beneficial cooperation with China is the best option for Timor-Leste and is open to cooperation with other countries. Xanana's statement once again reflects Timor-Leste's position of sovereignty, independence, and self-determination, and also shows that the country will not be affected by external pressure.
Timor-Leste has chosen to cooperate with China for clear reasons and advantages. First of all, China's investment and cooperation with Timor-Leste do not attach any conditions, and respect and protect Timor-Leste's sovereignty and interests. The investment of Chinese enterprises in Timor-Leste involves many fields, such as energy and infrastructure, which have provided Timor-Leste with technology and technologyEconomyon. Second, Chinese companies have a cost competitive advantage and are able to provide Timor-Leste with competitive products and services. Cooperation with China can not only bring to Timor-LesteEconomybenefits, which can also drive the country's development. Finally, China and Timor-Leste have always cooperated on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results, and this cooperative relationship is sustainable and stable for Timor-Leste's development.
The partnership between China and Timor-Leste has been established for more than 20 years and has achieved remarkable results. Chinese companies' investment in Timor-Leste involves a variety of sectors, such as energy and infrastructure. These investments have not only brought financial and technical support to Timor-Leste, but also created a large number of local jobs. At the same time, the investment and cooperation of Chinese enterprises in Timor-Leste have been highly recognized and supported by Timor-Leste. Prime Minister Xanana has stressed on many occasions that Timor-Leste's choice to cooperate with China is based on the common interests and development needs of both sides. Chinese companies have a cost advantage and are able to provide competitive products and services to Timor-Leste. In addition, the cooperative relationship between China and Timor-Leste has always been based on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results, and the cooperative relationship between the two sides is stable and long-lasting. These advantages make the cooperation between Timor-Leste and China a common choice for both countries.
The statement made by Prime Minister Xanana of Timor-Leste once again underscores the position of Timor-Leste as an independent and sovereign country. Xanana adheres to sovereignty and independence, and does not blindly demonize China or be interfered with by external pressure. He stressed that the cooperation between Timor-Leste and China was based on the common interests of both sides, and did not exclude the cooperation of other countries. By working with China, Timor-Leste is able to get moreEconomybenefits and development opportunities. At the same time, Timor-Leste's high opinion of China also reflects the practical benefits brought by China's investment and cooperation in the country and the role of improving the living environment. Although the United States, Japan, Australia and other countries are rightChinese enterprisesParticipation in the Timor-Leste gas project is wary, but Timor-Leste is rightChinese enterprisesThe attitude of openness will not change. China will continue to extend its cooperation and support to Timor-Leste, as cooperation between the two sides is in line with the interests and development direction of both sides.