Wang Yi: On the Ukraine issue, China has adopted an objective and impartial attitude. Will China do more to help resolve the conflict? Reuters: Russia’s military action in Ukraine has expanded to non-military targets. I am confident that the light of unity and cooperation created by the Olympic and Paralympic Games will shine through mist and rain, and illuminate the path for humanity to jointly forge ahead into the future. Under such circumstances, it was inspiring to see that the overwhelming majority of countries and people chose to unite under the Olympic spirit, bringing hope to people beset by the pandemic and confidence to a world overshadowed by instability.Īs we speak, athletes from around the world are giving their best performance on the winter Paralympic field of play. It also faced politically-motivated attempts of disruption and sabotage by a handful of countries. The Games was held amid the spread of Omicron and rising tensions over regional hot-spots. Here, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to friends from all countries that have participated in and supported Beijing 2022.īeijing 2022 is not only a success for China, but also a success for the world. It represents not just the triumph of sport but, more importantly, the triumph of solidarity.
Around 170 official representatives from close to 70 countries and international organizations were at the Opening Ceremony, supporting China with concrete actions. We have presented to the world a streamlined, safe and splendid Games, and a more confident, self-reliant, open and inclusive China.
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Wang Yi: With the joint efforts of China and the international community, the Beijing Olympic Winter Games has achieved a full success. Some foreigners say that China has more confidence and strength than it staged the Olympic Games in 2008. We will strive together for a brighter and better future for the world. With these words, I’m ready to take your questions.Ĭhina Central Television: The Beijing Olympic Winter Games has been a great success, which was not easy under the current international circumstances. We will work with all peace-loving and development-seeking countries to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, jointly meet challenges, and continue to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. As a responsible major country, China will continue to hold high the banner of multilateralism. At such a critical moment, countries need solidarity, not division dialogue, not confrontation. An international situation already rife with uncertainties is becoming more complex and fluid. The world has not completely defeated COVID-19, and yet it is now facing the Ukraine crisis. For the world, the year ahead continues to be full of challenges.
Wang Yi: Friends from the media, good afternoon. I am very pleased to meet you again. On 7 March 2022, a press conference was held via video link on the margins of the Fifth Session of the 13th National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People, during which State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions from Chinese and foreign media about China’s foreign policy and external relations.
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