Wang Yi stressed that Taiwan belongs to China and that China will be reunited. "Taiwan independence" poses the biggest risk to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The United States should act on its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence", adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, stop arming Taiwan, and support the peaceful reunification of China.
Wang Yi pointed out that national security should be common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable, and one country's security should not be built upon the insecurity of others. National security requires clear boundaries, particularly in the economic domain, where they must be scientifically defined. Wang Yi urged the United States to end its suppression of China in the economic, trade and sci-tech fields, and refrain from undermining China's legitimate interests. Using "overcapacity" as an excuse to pursue protectionism will only harm global green development and impede world economic growth.
Wang Yi stressed that China is firm in upholding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests over the Nanhai Zhudao (South China Sea islands), as well as the seriousness and efficacy of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea. The United States must not undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity under the pretext of bilateral treaties, nor should it support or condone the Philippines' acts of infringement.
