Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently criticized Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom for their "Aukus" program, saying that their introduction of nuclear submarines in the South Pacific region is a violation of the sovereignty of island countries, and pointed out that island countries are not the "backyard" of any major power. This remark has sparked widespread attention and discussion.
Wang Yi criticized the "Aukus" program
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Recently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed strong dissatisfaction with the "Aukus" program. He pointed out that the plan to introduce nuclear submarines in the South Pacific region seriously violates the sovereignty of the island nation. Wang Yi stressed that PICs are not the "backyard" of any major country and should not become victims of international power struggles.
The sovereignty and dignity of the South Pacific island countries
As a developing country, the South Pacific island countries have their own sovereignty and independence. They hope to be able to develop independently and safeguard their maritime rights and interests, rather than becoming a tool for the interests of major powers. Wang Yi stressed that the international community should respect the sovereignty and dignity of PICs and provide them with equal opportunities for cooperation, instead of putting them under the control of any party.
China's contribution to the South Pacific region
Wang Yi also mentioned China's cooperation and contributions in the South Pacific region. Over the years, China has been committed to establishing friendly and cooperative relations with South Pacific island countries, and supporting their development through economic assistance, infrastructure construction and people-to-people exchanges. China has always based its cooperative partnership on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, rather than threatening or interfering in the island's internal affairs with military force.
We call on the international community to pay attention to the South Pacific region
Wang Yi called on the international community to pay attention to the situation in the South Pacific region and jointly promote peace and stability in the region. He said that the development of South Pacific island countries should be supported and respected by the international community, and should not become a victim of the game of great powers. Only through equal cooperation and common development can we achieve common prosperity for the South Pacific island countries and the whole world.
Wang Yi's criticism of the Aukus program has drawn attention to the situation in the South Pacific. This remark sparked extensive discussions, and people called on the international community to pay attention to the sovereignty and development rights and interests of island countries. As a responsible major country, China will continue to support the South Pacific island countries and strive to maintain regional peace and stability and the independence of the island countries. For an island country, it is no longer the "backyard" of any big country, but a country whose sovereignty and dignity are fully respected.
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