February 20, 2024*** Spokesperson Mao Ning.
Presided over the regular press conference.
foreign ministry spokesperson mao ning’s
regular press conference on february 20, 2024
China**: Last year, China exported 4.91 million vehicles (excluding used cars), ranking first in the world for the first time. According to data released by the China Association a few days ago, in January this year, China exported 4430,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 474%, continuing the rapid growth trend. At the same time, we note that the US is considering restricting imports of Chinese smart cars and related parts in a way other than tariffs. The European Union has also launched a countervailing investigation into Chinese electric vehicles. Do you have any comment?
china daily: china exported 4.91 million automobiles last year (excluding second-hand cars), it the world’s largest automobile exporter for the first time. according to the statistics recently released by the china association of automobile manufacturers, in january, china exported 443,000 automobiles, up by 47.4 percent year on year, maintaining the momentum of rapid growth. we also noticed that the us is considering restricting imports of chinese smart cars and related components by non-tariff means. the eu has launched an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of electric cars from china. what’s your comment?
Mao Ning: You mentioned that China's auto export data fully demonstrates the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry and the vitality of scientific and technological innovation.
mao ning: the numbers you mentioned reflect the high-quality development and strong innovation of china’s manufacturing industry.
Division of labor and cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win results are a significant feature of the automotive industry chain. The leapfrog development of China's automobile industry has provided global consumers with high-quality and cost-effective products. One out of every three cars exported by China is an electric vehicle, making a positive contribution to the global green and low-carbon transition.
division of labor and mutually beneficial collaboration are distinctive features of the auto industrial chain. the leapfrog development of china’s auto industry has provided cost-effective products with high quality to the world. every one in three exported automobiles from china is an electric car, which contributes significantly to the world’s green and low-carbon transition.
You mentioned the protectionist measures taken by relevant countries against China, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out, to make normal ** exchanges pan-secure and pan-ideological, in the name of "de-risking", to build "small courtyards and high walls", not to pursue "running faster", but to try to "trip others", seemingly winning, but in fact losing their own long-term development, and also dragging down the progress and prosperity of the world.
you mentioned the trade protectionist measures taken by relevant countries against china, just as minister wang yi pointed out, to turn normal trade activities into security and ideological issues, build “small yards with high fences” in the name of “de-risking”, and attempt to “trip others up” instead of “running faster” may seem like a win, but is actually a loss of one’s own long-term development and has encumbered the progress and prosperity of the world.
China has always believed that all parties should unite rather than adopt, cooperate rather than confront, open rather than closed, take into account the interests of others while safeguarding their own interests, promote common development while seeking their own development, create an international, market-oriented and law-based environment for economic and trade cooperation, and promote economic globalization in a more inclusive and inclusive direction.
china believes in solidarity, cooperation and openness rather than division, confrontation and isolation. we believe it’s important to accommodate the interests of others while pursuing one’s own, work for common development while seeking one’s own development, create a world-class, market-oriented and law-based environment for global economic and trade cooperation, and make economic globalization more inclusive and beneficial to all.
CRI's Chinese Global Program Center: We noted that Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Spain in the past two days, and King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain have met separately. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also held talks with Foreign Minister Alvarez and met with reporters. As Foreign Minister Wang Yi's first visit in the Chinese New Year, what are the main achievements of this visit? What role has it played in the development of Sino-Spanish relations?
cctv: foreign minister wang yi is visiting spain. king felipe vi and prime minister pedro sánchez met with him respectively. foreign minister wang yi and minister for foreign affairs, european union and cooperation josé manuel albares bueno held talks and jointly met the press. this is foreign minister wang yi’s first visit after the chinese new year. what major outcomes has this visit achieved, and what role has it played in the development of the china-spain relations?
Mao Ning: China and Spain are comprehensive strategic partners. Last year, the two countries celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Sanchez paid a successful visit to China, and when he met with Prime Minister Sanchez, he proposed to build a strategic China-Spain relationship, and the two sides jointly summed up the long-term friendship and successful experience of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and put forward a plan for the development of bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit is the second visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Spain in six years, aiming to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and make a good start for the new 50 years of China-Spain relations. The visit was warmly and kindly received by the Spanish side, achieved its intended objectives and was a complete success.
mao ning: china and spain are comprehensive strategic partners. last year, the two countries marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and prime minister pedro sánchez paid a successful visit to china. while meeting with prime minister sánchez, president xi jinping proposed that the two countries advance a bilateral relationship with strategic focus. the two sides identified the good experience that has enabled the long-standing friendship between the two countries, which is a commitment to mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and made plans together for the growth of bilateral relations. foreign minister wang yi’s visit to spain is his second visit to the country in six years. it is aimed to deliver the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and get the second 50 years of china-spain diplomatic relations off to a good start. spain received foreign minister wang with great hospitality. the visit achieved its objectives and has been a full success.
First, it demonstrates the strategic stability of China-Spain relations. No matter how the international situation changes, China and Spain have always adhered to the tradition of mutual respect, mutual trust, equality and win-win cooperation, always developed bilateral relations with a stable and friendly policy, and always supported each other's core interests and major concerns. Friendship with China is the general consensus of Spain from the royal family to the people. The two sides agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges, foster friendship between the people, and understand and support each other's efforts to safeguard national unity and national unity. The Spanish side reiterated its firm adherence to the one-China policy.
the visit accentuated the strategic stability of china-spain relations. no matter how the international situation changes, china and spain h**e followed the tradition of mutual respect, mutual trust, equality and win-win cooperation, advanced bilateral relations with a steadfast policy of friendship, and supported each other on issues of core interests and major concerns. h**ing friendly relations with china is a consensus in spain supported by the royal family, the government and the people. the two sides agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges, cultivate friendship between chinese and spanish peoples, and give each other understanding and support on efforts to safeguard national unity and solidarity among ethnic groups. spain reiterated its firm adherence to the one-china policy.
Second, it shows the prospects for open and cooperative development. In recent years, the economic and trade cooperation between China and Spain has continued to develop in depth, and China has become Spain's largest partner outside the European Union and the second largest consumer of olive oil, and Spain is the second largest importer of pork from China. Chinese companies are actively involved in the development of photovoltaic and wind power in Spain, and expand cooperation in third-party markets. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to openness and cooperation, and promote the creation of a number of landmark and exemplary projects in the fields of telecommunications, medical care, electric vehicles, and green energy.
the visit highlighted the bright prospects for open cooperation. china and spain h**e deepened economic and trade cooperation in recent years. china has become spain’s largest trading partner outside the eu and the second largest consumer of its olive oil. spain is china’s second largest source of imported pork. chinese companies h**e actively participated in photovoltaic and wind power development in spain, and expanded third-party market cooperation. during the visit, the two sides reiterated that they will adhere to open cooperation and promote a number of landmark and demonstrative projects in telecommunications, medical care, electric vehicles and green energy.
Third, we need to deepen exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. China and Spain are both ancient civilizations with long histories. Last year, the two sides held a cultural and tourism year, setting off a new upsurge of exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. The two sides have been cooperating with giant pandas for more than 40 years, and in recent years, Spain has bred a total of six cubs, the largest number of giant pandas in Europe. The cooperation on giant pandas is the epitome of friendship between China and Spain and between China and Europe, and the Spanish people expressed their warm welcome and gratitude to the Chinese side for announcing that it will send a pair of young giant pandas to the west after the panda family has expired to return to China.
the visit served to deepen exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations. both china and spain are ancient civilizations with a time-honored history. last year, the two sides launched the china-spain year of culture and tourism, which g**e fresh boost to exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations. the two sides h**e been engaged in giant panda cooperation for more than 40 years. the giant pandas living in spain h**e bred six cubs in recent years, more than anywhere else in europe. giant panda cooperation epitomizes the china-spain and china-europe friendship. the spanish people warmly welcomed and expressed appreciation for china’s announcement that it will send a new pair of young pandas to spain after the return of the panda family currently living in spain whose agreement has expired.
Fourth, inject stabilizing force into China-EU relations and the world. Spain is a large country in the European Union, and China and Spain have the same or similar views on major international and regional issues. The Spanish side stressed that good relations with China are of great significance to Spain, Europe and the world, and highly appreciated the important concepts of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the "Belt and Road" initiative put forward by the president. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together to address global challenges, promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations through China-Spain friendship, and inject more stabilizing forces into a chaotic world.
the visit provides stability for china-europe relations and the world. spain is a major eu country. china and spain share the same or similar views on major international and regional issues. spain stressed that good relations with china are of great significance to spain, europe and the world, and spoke highly of president xi jinping’s important ideas such as building a community with a shared future for mankind and the belt and road initiative. the two sides reiterated that they will work together to meet global challenges, promote the sound and stable development of china-europe relations through china-spain friendship, and provide a stronger force of stability for a volatile and turbulent world.
AFP: After the incident involving mainland vessels and Taiwan's Coast Guard, the Taiwan authorities called on the mainland to be rational and said they would firmly defend "its own" waters. Do you have any comment?
afp: taiwanese authorities called on beijing to be rational following the incident that involved the chinese boat and taiwanese coast guard. taiwan also said that it will insist to protect its waters. do you h**e any comment on this?
Mao Ning: This is not a diplomatic issue, and I suggest you check with the Chinese authorities.
mao ning: this is not a matter related to foreign affairs. i’d refer you to competent authorities.
TASS: According to CNBC, the US is considering imposing sanctions on some Chinese companies on the grounds of China-Russia cooperation. Do you have any comment?
tass: cnbc reported that the us is considering slapping sanctions on chinese companies for working with russia. what is china’s comment on this?
Mao Ning: On the Ukraine crisis, China has always adhered to an objective and fair position and has been committed to promoting peace talks. We didn't watch the fire from the other side, and we didn't take advantage of the opportunity.
mao ning: we follow an objective and impartial position on the ukraine crisis, and h**e worked actively to promote peace talks. we h**e not sat idly by, still less exploited the situation for selfish gains.
China has the right to carry out normal cooperation with all countries in the world. We have consistently opposed unilateral sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction" that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the Security Council. China will continue to take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
china has the right to carry out normal cooperation with countries. we always oppose unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that lack basis in international law or un security council mandate. china will continue to do what is necessary to firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of chinese companies.
AFP: Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the G20, said that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will miss the G20 meeting in Rio this week. What is the reason? Which representative will China send to attend the meeting?
afp: the brazilian presidency said that minister wang yi won’t attend the g20 meeting in rio this week. what’s the reason and who will be china’s representative for this meeting?
Mao Ning: China attaches great importance to the role of the G20 and will send a delegation to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the near future. Details will be announced in due course. It is expected that this meeting will promote the G20 to further build consensus and strengthen solidarity and cooperation.
mao ning: china values the role played by the g20. we will send a delegation to the upcoming g20 foreign ministers’ meeting. detailed information will be released in due course. we hope that the meeting will help the g20 further build consensus and enhance solidarity and cooperation.