AFP: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said an advance team would go to Xinjiang ahead of Michelle Bachelet's visit.Could you elaborate on the route of the preparatory team, including where in Xinjiang they plan to go and who they plan to meet?What will China do to ensure genuine and unrestricted access to this region?Wang Wenbin: The OHCHR preparatory team arrived in China on April 25 to prepare for High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet's visit to China in May.What I want to tell you is that the purpose of the High Commissioner's visit is to promote exchange and cooperation.We are opposed to political manipulation by exploiting this issue.Shenzhen TV: Incumbent President Macron was re-elected after winning the second round of the French presidential election on April 24.Do you have a comment on China's relations with France and Europe in the future?Wang Wenbin: President Xi Jinping has already sent a congratulatory message to President Macron on his re-election.As President Xi pointed out in his congratulatory message, over the past five years, under the leadership of the two heads of state, the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership has maintained high-level development.Both China and France are great countries with a tradition of independence.The profound and complex changes in the current international situation have highlighted the strategic importance of sound and steady development of relations between China and France.China has always viewed its relations with France from a strategic and long-term perspective, and is ready to work with France to continue to uphold the original aspiration of establishing our diplomatic relations characterized by independence, mutual understanding, foresight, mutual benefits and win-win results, jointly take bilateral relations to new heights and bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries.China is also willing to work with EU countries including France to deepen the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and inject more stability and positive energy into a turbulent world.Bloomberg: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would be a red line for his government.Does China rule out the possibility of building such a base?And does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any other comments to make?Wang Wenbin: Security cooperation between China and the Solomon Islands is based on equality and mutual benefit.It falls within the framework of the sovereignty of our two countries and is consistent with international law and international practice.This cooperation is open, transparent, legitimate, legal and irreproachable.The claim that China is building a military base in the Solomon Islands is pure disinformation fabricated by a handful of people with ulterior motives.I have noted that the United States and Australia accuse the China-Solomon Islands Framework Agreement on Security Cooperation of not being transparent.However, it is precisely the AUKUS security partnership that is neither open nor transparent.When will the United States and Australia invite South Pacific island nations and other countries in the region to consider AUKUS cooperation?The United States claims that China's military presence will cause serious concern.If one follows this logic, the approximately 800 military bases operated by the United States in 80 countries and regions of the world have long been a source of serious concern in the world.When will the United States close these bases?South Pacific island nations are independent, sovereign states, not a backyard of the United States or Australia.Their attempt to revive the Monroe Doctrine in the South Pacific region will gain no support and lead nowhere.Xinhua News Agency: The Global Security Initiative advanced by President Xi Jinping in his inaugural speech the other day at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia 2022 Annual Conference has found a deep resonance with personalities from many countries.Could you enlighten us on how China plans to implement this initiative?Wang Wenbin: President Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative has been well received and highly appreciated by experts, scholars and politicians from many countries.There is general agreement that the Initiative reflects the shared security needs of the international community in the new circumstances and provides an important and refined blueprint for global security governance.The values ​​of unity and cooperation apply not only to the Asia-Pacific region, but also to countries around the world.If the world wants a new system of security governance that is fairer and more reasonable, action must be taken in accordance with the Global Security Initiative.This shows that the Initiative corresponds to the common aspiration of the international community for peace, cooperation and development.In a recent signed article, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that the Global Security Initiative answered the question posed by the times, namely, "What kind of security concept world needs and how can countries achieve common security?She brought China's wisdom to bridging the peace gap for mankind and offered China's solutions to international security challenges.China has not only proposed the Global Security Initiative, but is also taking concrete actions for its implementation.China stands ready to work with the international community to implement the Initiative to achieve results in the following aspects.First, we must firmly uphold the authority and status of the United Nations, jointly practice true multilateralism, and oppose undermining the international order in the name of "rules" or dragging the world into a new cold War.Second, we should adhere to the direction of promoting peace talks and jointly seek political solutions to hot issues.We must uphold justice, encourage dialogue and act as a stabilizing force for peace rather than fueling conflict.Third, we must coordinate efforts to address security threats in traditional and non-traditional areas and work together to improve the global security governance system.We must adopt a vision of global governance that emphasizes broad consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and watch out for and resolve security issues.Fourth, we must reconcile development and security and jointly promote a robust recovery of the global economy.We must actively implement the Global Development Initiative, accelerate the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and promote sustainable security through sustainable development.Fifth, we should strive to build a new regional security architecture, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in Asia.We strongly oppose the division of the region with the so-called Indo-Pacific strategy and the scaffolding of a NATO response in the Asia-Pacific in the name of the military alliance.I would like to stress that no matter how the international situation develops, China will always hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, and unswervingly act as a builder of world peace, defender of the international order and mediator of burning issues.We firmly believe that as long as the whole world acts as one, we can form a strong synergy to build a community with a shared future for mankind and pass on the flame of peace from generation to generation.CCTV: Recently, during the third meeting of the US-EU Dialogue on China, the US and the EU expressed their "concern" about issues relating to Taiwan, Xinjiang and the "disinformation program". from China, and said they would continue to uphold the central role of the UN Charter.Do you have any comments to make?Wang Wenbin: China firmly rejects the baseless interference of the United States and the EU in China's internal affairs, as well as the unjustified denigration and slander against it.We have filed a solemn representation with both parties and have clearly expressed our solemn position.The United States claims to uphold the central role of the UN Charter, but it is clear to everyone that the United States is doing just the opposite.When the United Nations Security Council refused to authorize the use of force by the United States in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Iraq, Syria and other places, the United States and NATO ignored the UN, waged wars and engaged in wanton interference against sovereign states.The United States claims to respect human rights, but the wars of aggression launched by the United States and its allies in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq have killed more than 300,000 civilians and caused more of 26 million refugees.Yet no one is held accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.The United States even announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court which would investigate US military war crimes.The United States claims to oppose economic coercion, but it is precisely the United States that invented "coercive diplomacy" and excels in the art of coercing countries, whether large or small, far away or loved ones, friends or enemies.The embargo and sanctions imposed on Cuba lasted half a century and the sanctions imposed on Iran have been in place for 40 years.When it comes to stabbing allies such as the EU and Japan in the back, the US has never shied away, as we have seen time and time again.Facts have proven that the United States is the biggest disseminator of disinformation, the originator of coercive diplomacy, and the saboteur of world peace and stability.Whether it is the dialogue between the United States and the European Union, the AUKUS trilateral security partnership, the Quad or the Five Eyes Alliance, the United States uses democracy, human rights man, rules and order as pretexts for concealing their shady activities of creating divisions, stirring up confrontation and securing advantages at the expense of others.As a result, small and weak countries are not the only ones to suffer, US allies including Europe are also paying a heavy price for US selfish acts.It is to be hoped that the EU will know how to recognize the truth and stop pactizing with the devil.AFP: A supplementary question on Australia.Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton recently accused China of paying bribes to secure international agreements.What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this subject?Wang Wenbin: I noted that Mr. Dutton could not give a satisfactory explanation in response to a reporter's question.Some Australian politicians cling to the Cold War mentality and smear China with rumors to sow discord between China and countries with which it has friendly ties.We regret such moves and strongly oppose them.Politicians should seriously address people's concerns at home and abroad, instead of spreading misinformation disparaging China for their own political gain.China News Service: Yesterday marked China Space Day.According to reports, the National Space Administration of China said that China will build a defense system against small near-Earth objects.Will China carry out international cooperation in this regard?Wang Wenbin: China is committed to the peaceful use of outer space in the spirit of promoting the welfare of all mankind.The defense system against small near-Earth objects that China will develop aims to deal with the impact of small near-Earth objects, a common risk faced by mankind.China will continue exchanges and cooperation with countries through the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and other relevant multilateral mechanisms to help protect Earth's security. and all of humanity.CRI: The spokesperson for the US State Department said the other day that China has repeatedly repeated certain Russian assertions, including the principle of indivisible security.Do you have a comment?Wang Wenbin: China rejects these unwarranted accusations in complete disregard of the facts.The United States should do its homework.The indivisibility of security is not an assertion by Russia, but an important principle widely recognized and accepted by the United States and other NATO members, European countries and the international community.This principle is reflected in important documents, including the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe of 1990, the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security between NATO and Russian Federation of 1997, the European Security Charter of 1999, among others.And the United States is a signatory or a party to these documents.Forgetting history is tantamount to betrayal.Rejecting the consensus will have serious consequences.Such bad faith US actions are typical of historical unilateralism and revisionism, and are the root cause of the current European security crisis.AFP: Several recent announcements by the Beijing municipal government have raised concerns.What measures does China plan to take to prevent Beijing residents and foreign nationals from being inconvenienced?Wang Wenbin: I would like to refer you to the relevant authorities for your specific question.I want to share some basic facts about China's anti-epidemic policies and measures.China's dynamic zero COVID policy and health protocols are based on science and expert advice.They conform to the realities of China and the guiding principles of WHO and have effectively guaranteed the safety and health of Chinese and foreign citizens living in China, and made important contributions to the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 19.According to relevant data, China's death rate from COVID-19 was 0.4 per 100,000 in 2021, only 1/606 of that of the United States, making China one of the country with the lowest COVID-19 death rate in the world.China's health measures have achieved maximum containment effect at minimum cost and minimized the epidemic's impact on economic and social development.This is an objective fact recognized by the international community.China's efforts and achievements in epidemic prevention have not only been praised by the WHO, but also highly recognized and supported by the Chinese people.I would also like to point out that any health measure has a cost.Sanitary measures in some Chinese cities have had some impact on production and daily life, as can happen in any country.But what sets China apart from other countries is that the vast majority of Chinese people understand and support the Chinese government's health policies and measures, and the Chinese people have full confidence in defeating the epidemic.China has not sunk into resignation and indifference to the Delta variant.We have resolutely fought against the virus, made great contributions to protecting the health of the Chinese people and safeguarding China's economic and social development, and achieving remarkable achievements.Today, faced with the Omicron variant, China will not sink into resignation and indifference either.We are resolutely fighting the virus.We will win the battle and make a greater contribution to the world.Bloomberg: China's Ambassador to Sri Lanka said today that Sri Lanka's request for IMF assistance to resolve its economic crisis has impacted credit negotiations with China.Last month, he said China was considering two new sources of funding, a $1 billion loan and a $1.5 billion line of credit for purchasing goods from China.What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this subject?Is China going back on this earlier promise?Wang Wenbin: As we have said many times before, China and Sri Lanka are close neighbors enjoying traditional friendship.China has always actively supported Sri Lanka's socio-economic development.Currently, Sri Lanka is facing economic difficulties.The Chinese side announced that it would provide emergency humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.We will continue to offer support and assistance to the best of our abilities to help Sri Lanka reinvigorate its economy and improve the welfare of the people.We are confident that the government and people of Sri Lanka can overcome the temporary difficulties and achieve socio-economic stability and development.Address: 2 Chao Yang Men Nan Da Jie, Chao Yang District, Beijing Post Code 100701 Telephone Number: 86-10-65961114