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Wang Yi hits back at criticisms from U.S. and Japan, stresses cooperation of ASEAN

2021-08-06 09:04:24       source:CGTN

August 5, 2021


Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday hit back at remarks made by the United States and Japan on issues related to Xinjiang and Hong Kong as well as attacks on China over human rights.


Wang asked for the floor twice in response to accusations after he had delivered a speech concerning East Asia cooperation via video link at the 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.


Wang said making irresponsible remarks over China's internal affairs has seriously breached the basic norms governing international relations, and undermined the principle of sovereign equality. "For such abominable behavior, we will resolutely make a refutation every time it comes up," added the Chinese foreign minister.


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