January 26, 2024*** Spokesperson Wang Wenbin.
Presided over the regular press conference.
foreign ministry spokesperson wang wenbin’s
regular press conference on january 26, 2024
At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and head of the Communist Party of China, President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly Francis, will visit China from January 27 to 31.
at the invitation of member of the political bureau of the cpc central committee and minister of foreign affairs wang yi, president of the 78th session of the un general assembly dennis francis will visit china from january 27 to 31.China**: Today is the first International Clean Energy Day. We note that the International Energy Agency recently released a report saying that China is on track to achieve its 2030 wind and solar development targets this year, six years ahead of the original plan. By 2028, nearly 60% of the world's renewable electricity generation will come from China. Do you have any comment?
china daily: as we celebrate the first international day of clean energy today, we noted that the international energy agency (iea) recently published a report saying that china is on track to meet the 2030 wind and solar target this year, six years ahead of schedule. by 2028, nearly 60 percent of the world’s electricity from renewable energy will be generated in china. what’s your comment?Wang Wenbin: Energy transition is the only way to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and move towards a green and sustainable future. China is a doer of the global clean energy transition, and has realized the transformation of renewable energy from catching up and running to leading in a short period of time, making positive contributions to promoting the global clean energy transition and the low-carbon growth of the world economy.
wang wenbin: energy transition is an intrinsic path toward realizing the paris agreement targets and achieving a green and sustainable future. china is a doer in global clean energy transition. china has turned from a “follower” to a “forerunner” and to a “pacesetter” in a short time span, *a positive contribution to the global transition to clean energy and low-carbon economic growth.In recent years, China's performance in clean energy fields such as solar energy, wind energy, new energy vehicles, and nuclear energy has attracted worldwide attention. By the end of 2023, China's installed renewable energy generation capacity accounted for more than half of the largest power generation capacity. Last year, China's new energy vehicle production and sales reached 95870,000 and 94950,000 units, an increase of 358% and 379%；Production and sales account for more than 60% of the world's total, and have ranked first in the world for 9 consecutive years. According to the International Energy Agency's latest "Renewable Energy 2023" report, China's installed solar photovoltaic power generation capacity last year was equivalent to the global installed capacity in 2022, and the installed wind power capacity also increased by 66% year-on-year, an extraordinary growth rate. Of course, the realization of the global goals requires the joint efforts of the whole world, especially to create favorable conditions for extensive international cooperation, and it is necessary to abandon protectionism, unilateralism and pan-politicization.
in recent years, china has made notable progress in developing clean energy, including solar power, wind power, nevs and nuclear energy. by the end of 2023, china’s installed capacity of renewable energy accounted for over half of the total installed power capacity. in 2023, nev production and sales in china reached 9.587 million and 9.495 million respectively, up by 35.8 percent and 37.9 percent year on year respectively. china’s nev production and sales account for over 60 percent of the global total, ranking first in the world for nine consecutive years. the iea’s report renewables 2023 pointed out that china’s installed solar pv capacity last year is equal to the global total of 2022 and china’s installed wind power capacity soared by 66 percent year on year, registering a remarkable growth rate. that said, to achieve global goals, global joint efforts are required. in particular, f**orable conditions need to be created for extensive international cooperation, and protectionism, unilateralism and politicization must be abandoned.While achieving its own clean and low-carbon development, China is also actively contributing its wisdom to the global energy transition and climate change. A large number of clean energy projects, such as the Al Dafra photovoltaic power station in the United Arab Emirates, the Noao Phase III solar thermal power station in Morocco, the German-Arab wind power project in South Africa, and the Karot hydropower station in Pakistan, are all examples of China's active promotion of clean energy "going global" and extensive renewable energy cooperation with other countries. During the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which ended last month, participants highly recognized China's concept of low-carbon energy transition and clean energy development achievements, and believed that the solutions provided by China pointed out the direction for the global energy transition, and provided important, pragmatic and feasible solutions for all countries in the world, especially developing countries, to promote energy transition, accelerate economic development and improve the ecological environment, which are of great significance to global energy transition and climate governance.
while pursuing its own clean and low-carbon development, china has made an active contribution to the global energy transition and response to climate change. a large number of clean energy projects, including the al dhafra pv2 solar power plant in the uae, the noor iii solar-thermal power plant in morocco, the de aar wind power project in south africa, and the karot hydropower project in pakistan, are typical examples of china’s extensive cooperation with other countries on clean and renewable energy. during cop28 to the unfccc concluded last month, parties attending the conference spoke highly of china’s vision of transition to low-carbon energy and achievements in the development of clean energy. they noted that china’s solutions h**e pointed to the direction of the global energy transition, as they are important, practical and feasible solutions for countries, especially developing ones, to advance energy transition, accelerate economic growth and improve the ecological environment. this is of great significance to global energy transition and climate governance.Green is the bright background color of China's modernization. China will continue to uphold the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, solidly advance the energy transition, and make greater contributions to the global response to climate change.
green is a defining feature of chinese modernization. china will continue to uphold the vision of seeking harmony between humanity and nature, take solid steps to advance the energy transition, and make a greater contribution to the global response to climate change.Reuters: Taiwan** said that Chinese mainland's attempt to seize Taiwan's "diplomatic relations" cannot be ruled out that the mainland will use the Tuvalu election to maliciously manipulate issues and influence specific candidates. What's the response to this?
reuters: taiwanese officials h**e said that the chinese mainland seeks to seize taiwan’s “diplomatic relations.” in fact, it does not rule out the possibility that the chinese mainland will use the tuvalu elections to maliciously manipulate issues and influence specific candidates. what does the ministry of foreign affairs h**e to say about this?Wang Wenbin: The resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru has once again shown the world that upholding the one-China principle is the aspiration of the people and the trend of the times. The big family of the international community that adheres to the one-China principle will continue to grow, and this will not be diverted by the will of the "first and the forces behind it," nor will it change because of the irresponsible remarks of the authorities. We urge the very small number of countries that still maintain so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan to conform to the trend of the times and return to the big family of nations that uphold the one-China principle as soon as possible.
wang wenbin: the resumption of china-nauru diplomatic ties shows to the world again that the one-china principle is where global opinion trends and the arc of history bends. the big family of nations committed to the one-china principle will continue to expand, which is a fact that will not change no matter how “taiwan independence” and their supporters think otherwise or what the dpp authorities say. we urge a handful of countries who still keep so-called “diplomatic ties” with taiwan to keep up with the trend of the times and join the family of nations that endorse the one-china principle as soon as possible.TASS: On January 24, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down a Russian Il-76 strategic transport plane on the Russian-Ukrainian border, which crashed into the Belgorod region of Russia after being hit by multiple missiles. The transport plane carried 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Do you have any comment on this? On another issue, the Financial Times reported that the United States asked China to urge Iran to exert influence on the Houthis who attacked merchant ships in the Red Sea, but did not see any signs of assistance from China. Do you have any comment on this?
tass: i h**e two questions. first, on january 24, ukrainian air defenses shot down a russian il-76 transport aircraft at the russia-ukraine border, which crashed in russia’s belgorod region after being hit by several missiles. the aircraft was carrying 65 ukrainian prisoners of war. what is the comment of the foreign ministry? the other question is, the uk-based financial times reported that the us has asked china to urge tehran to exert influence on the houthi forces attacking commercial ships in the red sea, but has seen no sign of help from the chinese government. what is the foreign ministry’s comment on this?Wang Wenbin: On your first question, we have noted relevant reports. China's position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear. We always believe that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out of the Ukraine crisis, and hope that all parties will work towards a political settlement of the crisis, cease the fire and stop the fighting as soon as possible, and jointly promote the de-escalation of the situation.
wang wenbin: on your first question, we noted the reports. on the ukraine crisis, china’s position is consistent and clear. we always believe that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out of the ukraine crisis. we hope all parties will be committed to a political settlement of the crisis, stop the fighting as soon as possible and work together to alleviate the situation.As for the second question, we responded the day before yesterday and you can check it out.
we answered your second question the day before yesterday, which you may refer to.
Global Times: According to reports, the US Space Force released a Space Race assessment report saying that China and Russia are testing anti-satellites** to deny, disrupt or destroy satellites and space services. Both countries often cover up their activities in order to avoid international condemnation. In response to the threat, the U.S. Space Force has launched a new type of early warning satellite to track Chinese and Russian spacecraft. Do you have any comment?
global times: it’s reported that the us space force in its assessment report “competing in space” said that china and russia are testing and developing anti-satellite weapons to deny, disrupt or destroy satellites and space services. the two countries often mask or conceal these activities to **oid international condemnation. to counter these threats, the us space force launched new early warning satellites to track chinese or russian spacecraft. what’s china’s comment?Wang Wenbin: For a long time, the US has repeatedly stirred up the "theory of China's outer space threat" and slandered and smeared China, but it is just looking for an excuse to expand its outer air power and maintain military hegemony.
wang wenbin: the us has long been repeatedly hyping up china as a “threat in outer space” to smear and attack china, which is only an excuse for the us to expand its forces in outer space and maintain military hegemony.As a matter of fact, the United States openly defines outer space as a "combat territory" and vigorously develops its outer space military capability and provokes confrontation between major powers, which is the biggest driving force for the militarization and battlefield of outer space and the greatest threat to outer space security. It is seriously irresponsible for the United States to abuse space technology for a long time and maliciously track and dangerously approach spacecraft of other countries, thus increasing the risk of collisions with space objects.
in fact, the us openly characterized outer space as a “battlefield,” made great effort to develop outer space military and provoke major-power rivalry, *itself the biggest factor in militarizing outer space and turning it into a battlefield, and the biggest threat to outer space security. the us has long been abusing space technology and maliciously tracking and approaching other countries’ spacecraft in a dangerous manner, which increases the collision risk in space and is seriously irresponsible.China adheres to the peaceful use of outer space, opposes an arms race in outer space, and is committed to promoting the international community to negotiate and conclude a legal instrument on outer space control, so as to maintain peace and security in outer space by legal means. Once again, we urge the US side to stop spreading false remarks, stop its arms buildup in outer space, and truly shoulder its due responsibilities.
china sticks to the peaceful use of outer space and opposes the arms race there. we strive for legal instruments on space arms control through negotiations in the international community and protection of the peace and security of the outer space by legal means. china once again urges the us to stop spreading disinformation, expanding military build-up and stepping up war preparation in outer space, and to genuinely shoulder its due responsibility.AFP: China's vice minister held talks with the DPRK side in Pyongyang today. Can you tell us more about the talks? Will this visit pave the way for high-level North Korean leaders, such as North Korean leaders, to visit China?
afp: china’s vice foreign minister is in pyongyang today for a meeting with his north korean counterpart. do you h**e any details on this meeting and if the visit will p**e the way for senior visit, maybe the north korean leader's visit to china?Wang Wenbin: At the invitation of the DPRK side, Vice Minister Sun Weidong arrived in the DPRK on January 25 for a visit. We will release information about this visit in due course, so you can stay tuned.
wang wenbin: at the invitation of the dprk, vice minister of foreign affairs sun weidong arrived in the dprk on january 25 for a visit. we will release relevant information in due course. please check back for updates.Financial Times: Wall Street reported yesterday that British businessman Ian Shi was detained for violating Chinese law. Can you provide more information on the case? Why was he detained? When will he be tried? What crime was convicted? What is the evidence?
financial times: yesterday there was a wall street journal article about ian stones, a british businessman who was detained in china over breaches of china’s national security laws. could you provide any more information about the case—why he was detained, when he was tried, what he was convicted on, and what evidence there was against ian stones?Wang Wenbin: On August 23, 2022, the Beijing No. 2 Intermediate People's Court publicly pronounced a verdict in the first instance of the case of British defendant Shi Yi'en's bribery and illegal provision of intelligence abroad, finding Shi Yi'en guilty of buying and illegally providing intelligence abroad, and sentenced him to five years in prison. After the verdict was pronounced, Shi Yien was not satisfied and appealed. On September 8, 2023, the Beijing Municipal High People's Court publicly announced the judgment of the second instance after hearing in accordance with the law, rejecting the appeal and upholding the original judgment. The Chinese court tried the case in strict accordance with the law, fully protected Shi Yin's procedural rights, and arranged for the British side to visit and observe the verdict of the case.
wang wenbin: british defendant ian j. stones was accused of buying and unlawfully supplying intelligence for an organization or individual outside china. on august 23, 2022, beijing no.2 intermediate people's court publicly announced in accordance with the law the sentencing for the first instance of the case and ruled that ian j. stones was guilty of that crime and sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment. after the sentencing, he appealed against the ruling. the beijing high people's court heard the case in accordance with the law and announced publicly in the second instance on september 8 last year that the appeal was dismissed and the original ruling was upheld. the chinese courts heard the trial strictly in accordance with the law, guaranteed ian j. stones’ various procedural rights, and allowed the uk to visit him and sit in on the sentencing.China is a country governed by the rule of law, and the judicial organs have strictly promoted the handling of cases in accordance with the law to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese and foreign parties.
china is a law-based country. its judiciary handles cases strictly in accordance with the law and protects the lawful rights of chinese and foreign parties.
AFP: Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi will visit Thailand today and meet with US Affairs Assistant Jake Sullivan. Can you tell us more about your visit?
afp: director of the office of the central commission for foreign affairs wang yi will visit thailand today and will meet with the us national security advisor jake sullivan. do you h**e any details to offer on his visit?Wang Wenbin: Maintaining strategic communication between Director Wang Yi and Assistant Jake Sullivan is an important consensus reached by the Chinese and US heads of state. In the new round of meetings, Director Wang Yi will state China's position on China-US relations and the Taiwan issue, and exchange views with the US side on international and regional issues of common concern.
wang wenbin: to maintain strategic communication between director wang yi and advisor jake sullivan is an important common understanding between the two presidents of china and the us. during the new round of meetings, director wang yi will state china’s position on issues such as china-us relations and the taiwan question and exchange views with the us on international and regional issues of mutual interest.Associated Press of Pakistan: A senior Pakistani ** said yesterday that India** was involved in the killing of Pakistani citizens on Pakistani territory. The Global Times reported this week that there is conclusive evidence that India supports terrorist forces in places like Balochistan, providing them with funding, training and training. As a regional power, what is China's response to this?
associated press of pakistan: a senior pakistani official yesterday said that indian agents were involved in the killing of pakistani citizens on pakistan soil. earlier this week, global times also reported that there were solid evidences proving that india supports terrorist forces in some pakistani areas such as balochistan province, providing them with money, weapons and training. as a major country in the region, what is china’s response?Wang Wenbin: I don't know the first situation you mentioned.
wang wenbin: i h**e no information on the first matter you mentioned.With regard to the second case you mentioned, China has previously clarified its position on a similar issue. Terrorism is the common enemy of mankind, and China firmly opposes "double standards" on counter-terrorism. China is ready to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation with other countries and jointly combat terrorism in all its forms.
on the second matter, we stated our position on similar issues before. terrorism is a common enemy of humanity. china firmly opposes double standards on counterterrorism. such practice will only backfire. china stands ready to step up cooperation with other countries and jointly combat all forms of terrorism.Reuters: Reuters reported that China has asked Iran to help curb attacks in the Red Sea, saying that failure to do so would damage China-Iran relations. Can you confirm that?
reuters: reuters reported that china has asked iran to help rein in attacks in the red sea and said if not, it would harm china-iran relations. can you confirm that?Wang Wenbin: China's position on the Red Sea situation is clear. We are deeply concerned about the recent sharp escalation of the situation in the Red Sea. The waters of the Red Sea are important international cargo and energy routes**. From the very beginning, China has made positive efforts to ease tensions in the Red Sea, called for an end to attacks and harassment of civilian vessels, and urged relevant parties to refrain from adding fuel to the fire of tensions in the Red Sea and jointly safeguard the safety of shipping lanes in the Red Sea waters in accordance with the law. It must be emphasized that the tense situation in the Red Sea is a prominent manifestation of the spillover of the Gaza conflict, and the top priority at the moment is to calm the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible and prevent the conflict from further expanding or even getting out of control. At the same time, we believe that the Security Council has never authorized the use of force against Yemen by any country and that it is necessary to earnestly respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries bordering the Red Sea, including Yemen. China is ready to work with all parties to de-escalate the situation and maintain security and stability in the Red Sea region.
wang wenbin: our position on the situation in the red sea is clear. we are deeply concerned about the recent escalating situation in the red sea. the red sea is an important international trade route for goods and energy. from day one, china has actively deescalated the situation, called for an end to the disturbance to civilian ships, and urged relevant parties to **oid fueling the tensions in the red sea and jointly protect the safety of international sea lanes in accordance with the law. what must be underlined is that the tensions in the red sea is a spillover of the gaza conflict, which should end as soon as possible to prevent it from escalating or spiraling out of control. the un security council has never authorized the use of force by any country against yemen. the sovereignty and territorial integrity of yemen and other coastal countries along the red sea need to be earnestly respected. china stands ready to work with all parties for the deescalation of the situation and security and stability of the red sea.