Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin recently responded to a question from the President of Palau inviting U.S. troops to the country. He said Chinese vessels in the area were only used for shelter from the wind and did not conduct marine survey and survey activities. China has informed relevant countries of this matter and reiterated that it has always upheld international law and basic norms governing international relations, lawfully exercising its right to freedom of navigation and conducting scientific research activities. At the same time, China stressed that security cooperation between countries should not be aimed at targeting third parties. He further called on all parties to work together to make positive contributions to the peaceful development and stability of Pacific island countries.
1. China abides by the principles of international law and exercises its legitimate rights and interests
A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that the activities of Chinese vessels in the sea area are legitimate acts in accordance with international law and practice. China has always upheld its right to freedom of navigation and conducted scientific expeditions in a peaceful and cooperative manner. China has never violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of any country and has never posed a threat to any country. China has always maintained an attitude of respecting peace, upholding international law and order, and hopes to resolve disputes through dialogue and cooperation and jointly safeguard regional peace, stability and development.
Second, China actively promotes regional cooperation and attaches importance to the development of island countries
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that China has been committed to promoting regional cooperation, especially with Pacific island countries. China maintains friendly relations with Palau and other island countries, and has made positive contributions to the economic development of island countries through mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation projects. China calls on all parties to pay attention to the development aspirations of Pacific island countries, strengthen cooperation and make joint efforts for the economic growth, social stability and well-being of the people of the island countries.
Third, attach importance to security cooperation and maintain regional stability
In the face of the complexity of the current regional security situation, China stresses the importance of security cooperation. China has always advocated maintaining regional peace and stability, actively participated in regional security dialogue and cooperation, and played a constructive role in regional security. China believes that security cooperation should aim at enhancing mutual understanding and trust among countries in the region, rather than targeting a third party. China hopes that all parties will work together to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and build a regional security pattern of mutual trust, cooperation and win-win results.
China calls for peaceful development and stability
In response to the Palau president's invitation to station U.S. troops, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson once again stressed the importance of peaceful development and stability. China calls on all parties to respect each other and treat each other equally, persist in resolving issues through dialogue and consultation, avoid the use of force and unilateral actions, and maintain regional peace, stability and prosperity. China will continue to actively promote regional cooperation and development and work with other countries to contribute to the realization of common prosperity and a better future.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin responded clearly to questions about Palau's invitation to U.S. troops, stressing that Chinese ships in the area were sheltered from the wind and did not conduct marine surveys and surveys. China adheres to the principles of international law, exercises its legitimate rights and interests in a peaceful and cooperative manner, and stresses that security cooperation between countries should not be directed against third parties. China attaches importance to friendly relations and cooperation with Pacific island countries and is committed to promoting regional peace, stability and development. China stressed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguarding regional peace and prosperity. In the current complex regional security situation, China's position and appeal are particularly important, and all parties should work together to achieve common prosperity and stability.