Pompeo Raises Concerns on China’s Economic Expansion into Italy
The US state secretary Mike Pompeo has raised his concerns on China’s plan to expand its economic influence into Italy during his visit to the Mediterranean country.
Pompeo met with the Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio and co-hosted a press conference. At the meeting, Pompeo raised his concerns with Di Maio on the CCP’s attempt to leverage their economic strength in Italy to their strategic advantages. He also urged the Italian government to consider carefully the national security issues involved in the technology provided by tech companies associated with the CCP and the personal privacy risks it poses to Italian citizens.
Di Maio said Italy understood the US’ view and knew their concerns over the construction of 5G infrastructure in Italy. He also said he was fully aware of the responsibilities involved in handling safety issues and promised that he would stay alert as 5G technology is phased in.
#US #Italy #China #5G #Pompeo #LuigiDiMaio #Technology #Diplomacy
Source: RTHK #Sep30
https://bit.ly/33DZxMd
The US state secretary Mike Pompeo has raised his concerns on China’s plan to expand its economic influence into Italy during his visit to the Mediterranean country.
Pompeo met with the Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio and co-hosted a press conference. At the meeting, Pompeo raised his concerns with Di Maio on the CCP’s attempt to leverage their economic strength in Italy to their strategic advantages. He also urged the Italian government to consider carefully the national security issues involved in the technology provided by tech companies associated with the CCP and the personal privacy risks it poses to Italian citizens.
Di Maio said Italy understood the US’ view and knew their concerns over the construction of 5G infrastructure in Italy. He also said he was fully aware of the responsibilities involved in handling safety issues and promised that he would stay alert as 5G technology is phased in.
#US #Italy #China #5G #Pompeo #LuigiDiMaio #Technology #Diplomacy
Source: RTHK #Sep30
https://bit.ly/33DZxMd
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蓬佩奧對中國擬擴大在意大利的經濟影響力表示憂慮
到訪意大利的美國國務卿蓬佩奧，對中國計劃擴大在意大利的經濟影響力表示憂慮。 蓬佩奧與意大利外長迪馬約會面，雙方舉行聯合記者會。蓬佩奧在會上，就中共試圖利用在意大利的經濟實力，達致戰略目的，向迪馬約提出關注，促請意大利政府小心考慮與中共相關科技企業提供的技術，可能帶來的國家安全風險及民眾個人私隱問題。 迪馬約表示，意大利明白美方的立場，又說深知美方對當地興建5G網絡技術的關切，並充分意識到各國在應對安全問題時面臨的責任，承諾在開發5G技術時保持警惕。
Pompeo to Visit the Vatican, US Department of State Said this Visit would Discuss China-Vatican Agreement
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, will be visiting Europe next week, including the Vatican. He has publicly opposed the Holy See renewing the Chinese-Vatican Agreement. Officials revealed that Pompeo is meeting senior officials of the Holy See for further discussion during the visit.
The US Department of State has stated Pompeo would visit several European countries, including Greece, Italy, Vatican, and Croatia, between September 27 and October 2. During his stay in the Vatican, he will be participating in the International Forum on Religious Freedom on September 30. The Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the Vatican Foreign Minister will also attend the event.
Last week, Pompeo publicly opposed the renewal of the Interim Agreement for the Appointment of Bishops last, which is due to be discussed between China and the Vatican next month. Pompeo stated that this agreement “would endanger the moral authority of the Holy See”. This agreement allows China to narrow a list of potential Popes, which is then handed to the Vatican for their decision to appoint or dismiss the potential candidates. Reports suggested that Pompeo’s remarks dissatisfied the senior officials of the Holy See.
#US #Vatican #China #Pompeo #HolySee #ReligiousFreedom #SinoVaticanAgreement #MoralAuthority
Source: Apple Daily #Sept26
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200926/IQPZSHZHTBDCHIQJH4434FLT5E/
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, will be visiting Europe next week, including the Vatican. He has publicly opposed the Holy See renewing the Chinese-Vatican Agreement. Officials revealed that Pompeo is meeting senior officials of the Holy See for further discussion during the visit.
The US Department of State has stated Pompeo would visit several European countries, including Greece, Italy, Vatican, and Croatia, between September 27 and October 2. During his stay in the Vatican, he will be participating in the International Forum on Religious Freedom on September 30. The Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and the Vatican Foreign Minister will also attend the event.
Last week, Pompeo publicly opposed the renewal of the Interim Agreement for the Appointment of Bishops last, which is due to be discussed between China and the Vatican next month. Pompeo stated that this agreement “would endanger the moral authority of the Holy See”. This agreement allows China to narrow a list of potential Popes, which is then handed to the Vatican for their decision to appoint or dismiss the potential candidates. Reports suggested that Pompeo’s remarks dissatisfied the senior officials of the Holy See.
#US #Vatican #China #Pompeo #HolySee #ReligiousFreedom #SinoVaticanAgreement #MoralAuthority
Source: Apple Daily #Sept26
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200926/IQPZSHZHTBDCHIQJH4434FLT5E/
US appointed Special Coordinator to enforce Tibetan policies Pompeo: China will pay for violations of human rights
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/
The US Department of State has appointed Robert Destro, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to the appointment on Thursday, claiming the position was created by the US simply as a political stunt. He reiterated China’s stance in its objection and refusal to recognize this appointment.
Zhao Lijian accused the US of interfering with Chinese internal affairs, and undermining the stable development of Tibet. He urged the US to stop using Tibetan issues to meddle in Chinese affairs and emphasised China’s affirming stance in taking every measure to protect its own interest.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated on the press conference that Destro will enforce the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, aiming to foster the exchange between China and Dalai-Lama or his representatives; protecting the unique religion, culture and language of Tibet; and ensuring the rights of the people of Tibet are respected. His duties also include leading the US to aid in the humanitarian needs of Tibetan refugees and the economic and environmental sustainability of Tibet.
According to Pompeo, the US will continuously monitor China for its oppression in Tibet, including its false promise of autonomy; deterioration of human rights issues; and restricting Tibetans’ religious freedom and cultural traditions. Destro will join forces with leaders of Tibet, international allies, and specialists to confront the aforementioned issues, while facilitating the Department of State to support Tibetans around the world and their unrelenting work in protecting human rights and religious freedom.
Source: Apple Daily #Oct15
#Tibet #US #HumanRights #CCPChina #TibetPolicyAndSupportAct #RobertDestro #Pompeo
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201015/WAJTPLANSNBGXCKPVDPFLDW3BM/
The US Listed Six more Chinese Media Companies as Foreign Missions,
Hu Xijin: China may Retaliate Against US Media in HK
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday (October 21) that the State Department listed another six Chinese media companies in the US as foreign missions, estimated to make the US-China relations worsen. The Global Times editor Hu Xijin criticized that "the US has gone too far" and warned that "China must retaliate, and may implicate the US media companies in Hong Kong".
It was at least the fifth time to list Chinese organizations and media as foreign missions in six months. The Chinese media included the Yicai Global, Jiefang Daily, the Xinmin Evening News, Social Sciences in China Press, the Beijing Review, and the Economic Daily.
According to the Foreign Missions Act, foreign missions must obtain approval from the US for the list of declared personnel and their salary information, their assets owned or leased in the US, and the purchase or lease of any property.
#China #US #StateDepartment #ChineseCompanies #ChineseMedia #ForeignMissions #Pompeo
Source: Standnews #Oct22
https://bit.ly/2THDnTq
Hu Xijin: China may Retaliate Against US Media in HK
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday (October 21) that the State Department listed another six Chinese media companies in the US as foreign missions, estimated to make the US-China relations worsen. The Global Times editor Hu Xijin criticized that "the US has gone too far" and warned that "China must retaliate, and may implicate the US media companies in Hong Kong".
It was at least the fifth time to list Chinese organizations and media as foreign missions in six months. The Chinese media included the Yicai Global, Jiefang Daily, the Xinmin Evening News, Social Sciences in China Press, the Beijing Review, and the Economic Daily.
According to the Foreign Missions Act, foreign missions must obtain approval from the US for the list of declared personnel and their salary information, their assets owned or leased in the US, and the purchase or lease of any property.
#China #US #StateDepartment #ChineseCompanies #ChineseMedia #ForeignMissions #Pompeo
Source: Standnews #Oct22
https://bit.ly/2THDnTq
Reuters: Italy Blocks Telecommunication Group Fastweb from Signing 5G Agreement with Huawei
On Saturday (Oct 24), Reuters quoted two sources in reporting that during the cabinet meeting last Thursday, the Italian government barred the national telecommunication group Fastweb from signing an agreement with Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G core network. It was the first time that Italy vetoed a supply agreement over 5G core network with Huawei, which showed that Italy has taken a tougher stance against Huawei.
During the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Italy last month, he stated that China’s mobile network technology will threaten the national security of Italy. Huawei strongly refuted the allegations. Its Italian branch subsequently stated that they were willing to undergo a thorough review to prove that its technology did not pose any security risk.
The Italian government, however, used its special vetting powers on Thursday to bar the Italian branch of Fastweb, a subsidiary of Swisscom, from reaching a supply agreement with Huawei. The 5G core network is seen as the most sensitive and is for handling sensitive data. A source from the Italian government told Reuters that the government vetoed the agreement and asked Fastweb to use a different supplier. The source also stated that Fastweb had initially chose Huawei as the exclusive supplier of 5G network. Huawei and Fastweb made no response.
Source from: Apple Daily #Oct25
https://bit.ly/2HKRk0r
#Italy #China #Huawei #Fastweb #Pompeo
On Saturday (Oct 24), Reuters quoted two sources in reporting that during the cabinet meeting last Thursday, the Italian government barred the national telecommunication group Fastweb from signing an agreement with Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G core network. It was the first time that Italy vetoed a supply agreement over 5G core network with Huawei, which showed that Italy has taken a tougher stance against Huawei.
During the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Italy last month, he stated that China’s mobile network technology will threaten the national security of Italy. Huawei strongly refuted the allegations. Its Italian branch subsequently stated that they were willing to undergo a thorough review to prove that its technology did not pose any security risk.
The Italian government, however, used its special vetting powers on Thursday to bar the Italian branch of Fastweb, a subsidiary of Swisscom, from reaching a supply agreement with Huawei. The 5G core network is seen as the most sensitive and is for handling sensitive data. A source from the Italian government told Reuters that the government vetoed the agreement and asked Fastweb to use a different supplier. The source also stated that Fastweb had initially chose Huawei as the exclusive supplier of 5G network. Huawei and Fastweb made no response.
Source from: Apple Daily #Oct25
https://bit.ly/2HKRk0r
#Italy #China #Huawei #Fastweb #Pompeo
Pompeo Accused China Eradicating All Faith that Do Not Conform to the Communist Regime on International Religious Freedom Day
On the International Religious Freedom Day on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticised China, Iran, and North Korea as the most seriously prosecuted countries in the world for religious freedom. He added that the three countries increased the restriction upon its people, especially for Beijing trying to eradicate all faith that violates the communist regime.
Pompeo in a statement mentioned the International Religious Freedom Act taking into effect 22 years ago on October 27, reiterating the promise on the promotion and the defence on the religious rights of everyone in the world. Pompeo stated that the US government has long been respectful the freedom of lifestyle regardless of their religion, dating back to the visions of the founding fathers of the US. He emphasised, religious and human dignity issues are of the core of US diplomatic relations, for now, and in the future.
Pompeo named China, Iran, and North Korea as three of the worst countries in the world, in terms of religious rights. “These countries are tightening their restriction to suppress their people. Worse still, China is trying to erase every religion not compatible with the communist regime.” He said.
#ReligiousFreedom #CCP #Pompeo #China #HumanRight #NorthKorea #Iran #ReligionEradication
Source: Apple Daily #Oct28
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201028/Q6MEDFFHKBE6BJNDGMX6XLBC6I/
On the International Religious Freedom Day on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticised China, Iran, and North Korea as the most seriously prosecuted countries in the world for religious freedom. He added that the three countries increased the restriction upon its people, especially for Beijing trying to eradicate all faith that violates the communist regime.
Pompeo in a statement mentioned the International Religious Freedom Act taking into effect 22 years ago on October 27, reiterating the promise on the promotion and the defence on the religious rights of everyone in the world. Pompeo stated that the US government has long been respectful the freedom of lifestyle regardless of their religion, dating back to the visions of the founding fathers of the US. He emphasised, religious and human dignity issues are of the core of US diplomatic relations, for now, and in the future.
Pompeo named China, Iran, and North Korea as three of the worst countries in the world, in terms of religious rights. “These countries are tightening their restriction to suppress their people. Worse still, China is trying to erase every religion not compatible with the communist regime.” He said.
#ReligiousFreedom #CCP #Pompeo #China #HumanRight #NorthKorea #Iran #ReligionEradication
Source: Apple Daily #Oct28
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201028/Q6MEDFFHKBE6BJNDGMX6XLBC6I/
Pompeo: US to Have Economic Dialogue with Taiwan, Supply Chain and 5G Security on Agenda
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that his deputy Keith Krach, who had visited Taiwan in September, was hosting an economic conversation with Taiwan on Friday, 20 November. Items on the agenda included supply chain and 5G network security. Pompeo said the dialogue, which marks the “strong and growing” economic relationship between Taiwan and the US, will help enhance their corporation in such aspects as health and safety, supply chain security and clean 5G networks. He added that Taiwan is a “vibrant democracy” and “reliable partner”.
According to Pompeo, the dialogue would be hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
As the pandemic continues, Taiwan representatives in Washington said the conversation would have both face-to-face and online components. Physical meetings would be held in Washington and joined by a delegation led by Chen Chern-Chyi, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs. The other officials involved would join the conversation by means of video calls. The dialogue was expected to last for one day.
Source: Stand News #Nov11
#US #Taiwan #Pompeo #Economy #5G #SupplyChainSecurity
https://bit.ly/36D55GL
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that his deputy Keith Krach, who had visited Taiwan in September, was hosting an economic conversation with Taiwan on Friday, 20 November. Items on the agenda included supply chain and 5G network security. Pompeo said the dialogue, which marks the “strong and growing” economic relationship between Taiwan and the US, will help enhance their corporation in such aspects as health and safety, supply chain security and clean 5G networks. He added that Taiwan is a “vibrant democracy” and “reliable partner”.
According to Pompeo, the dialogue would be hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
As the pandemic continues, Taiwan representatives in Washington said the conversation would have both face-to-face and online components. Physical meetings would be held in Washington and joined by a delegation led by Chen Chern-Chyi, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs. The other officials involved would join the conversation by means of video calls. The dialogue was expected to last for one day.
Source: Stand News #Nov11
#US #Taiwan #Pompeo #Economy #5G #SupplyChainSecurity
https://bit.ly/36D55GL
The US Say No Position on Taiwan Sovereignty, but “One-China Policy” is Distinct from “One-China Principle”
In response to press inquiries, the US Department of State spokesperson further elaborates US's stance on Taiwan policy. He pointed out that the US has long followed a “One-China Policy” which is distinct from Beijing's “One-China Principle”. The spokesperson said the China Communist Party (CCP) asserts sovereignty over Taiwan under the “One-China Principle”, but the US takes no position on sovereignty over Taiwan.
The spokesperson added, "the fundamental U.S. interest is that the Taiwan question be resolved peacefully, without coercion, and in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the Strait". In his reply, he emphasize the U.S.' One China policy remains guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiques between the U.S. and China, and the Six Assurances to Taiwan by Ronald Reagan, as it has been in the past four decades.
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview with Hugh Hewitt Show that the US has prescribed that Taiwan has not been part of China, and that was recognized since the Reagan administration, adhered to now for three and a half decades, and done so under both Democratic and the Republican administrations, in fact, a bipartian consensus. Since Pompeo's speech was questioned as a violation of the “one China principle,” it reportedly triggered strong discontent among hardliners in Beijing.
#Taiwan #US #China #USdepartment #USsecretary #Pompeo #OneChinaPolicy #OneChinaPrinciple #TaiwanRelationsAct #SixAssurancesToTaiwan
Source: Apple Daily #Nov15
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201115/GJC2PKBV7NBR5GYTIKO32F4SKE/
In response to press inquiries, the US Department of State spokesperson further elaborates US's stance on Taiwan policy. He pointed out that the US has long followed a “One-China Policy” which is distinct from Beijing's “One-China Principle”. The spokesperson said the China Communist Party (CCP) asserts sovereignty over Taiwan under the “One-China Principle”, but the US takes no position on sovereignty over Taiwan.
The spokesperson added, "the fundamental U.S. interest is that the Taiwan question be resolved peacefully, without coercion, and in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the Strait". In his reply, he emphasize the U.S.' One China policy remains guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiques between the U.S. and China, and the Six Assurances to Taiwan by Ronald Reagan, as it has been in the past four decades.
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview with Hugh Hewitt Show that the US has prescribed that Taiwan has not been part of China, and that was recognized since the Reagan administration, adhered to now for three and a half decades, and done so under both Democratic and the Republican administrations, in fact, a bipartian consensus. Since Pompeo's speech was questioned as a violation of the “one China principle,” it reportedly triggered strong discontent among hardliners in Beijing.
#Taiwan #US #China #USdepartment #USsecretary #Pompeo #OneChinaPolicy #OneChinaPrinciple #TaiwanRelationsAct #SixAssurancesToTaiwan
Source: Apple Daily #Nov15
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20201115/GJC2PKBV7NBR5GYTIKO32F4SKE/
Pope Francis Mentions the Prosecution of Xinjiang Uyghurs
The Chinese government sets up “Re-education Camps” in Xinjiang in recent years with masses detention of Uyghurs, drawing global attention to humanitarian issues. After years of demands from human rights defenders, Pope Francis firstly said the Xinjiang Uyghurs as “persecuted” people in his new book – Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future.
He mentioned Xinjiang Uyghurs in a chapter on the persecution of Christians in Islamic countries, “I occasionally think of the persecuted: Rohingya, poor Uyghurs and Yazidi.” Francis did mention about Rohingya fleeing Myanmar and Yazidi who is being killed in Islamic countries. This is his first time mentioned Uyghurs.
The United States Secretary of State Pompeo earlier criticized China on suppressing the Uyghurs in Xinjiang at the Vatican meeting. Yet, the Vatican has never spoken out on related issues. Some commentators think that the Vatican did not speak out for Uyghurs earlier to avoid affecting Sino-Vatican contract renewal negotiation.
Source from: The Stand News #Nov24
https://bit.ly/37xKKmZ
#Vatican #Pope #Francis #China #Pompeo #Uyghurs #Xinjiang #humanrights #prosecution #IslamicCountry
The Chinese government sets up “Re-education Camps” in Xinjiang in recent years with masses detention of Uyghurs, drawing global attention to humanitarian issues. After years of demands from human rights defenders, Pope Francis firstly said the Xinjiang Uyghurs as “persecuted” people in his new book – Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future.
He mentioned Xinjiang Uyghurs in a chapter on the persecution of Christians in Islamic countries, “I occasionally think of the persecuted: Rohingya, poor Uyghurs and Yazidi.” Francis did mention about Rohingya fleeing Myanmar and Yazidi who is being killed in Islamic countries. This is his first time mentioned Uyghurs.
The United States Secretary of State Pompeo earlier criticized China on suppressing the Uyghurs in Xinjiang at the Vatican meeting. Yet, the Vatican has never spoken out on related issues. Some commentators think that the Vatican did not speak out for Uyghurs earlier to avoid affecting Sino-Vatican contract renewal negotiation.
Source from: The Stand News #Nov24
https://bit.ly/37xKKmZ
#Vatican #Pope #Francis #China #Pompeo #Uyghurs #Xinjiang #humanrights #prosecution #IslamicCountry
The US State Department Terminates 5 US-China Exchange Programmes, with 1 Involving Hong Kong
The US Secretary of State Pompeo announced on Saturday (5th) the termination of five US-China exchange programmes in a statement. It describes that the relevant plan is concealed by “cultural exchange”, which actually is a political propaganda tool to show off the soft power of China. Among the five terminated plans, one of them involves Hong Kong, which is the Hong Kong Educational and Cultural Programme.
The other four terminated plans are Policymakers Educational China Trip Programme, US-China Friendship Programme, the US-China Leadership Exchange Programme, and US-China Transpacific Exchange Programme.
Pompeo points out in a statement that these exchange activities are conducted in accordance to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act in the US, which allows the US government employees to use the subsidy from foreign government for travel. He criticises that when other exchange programmes are mutually beneficial, the five programmes in question are fully funded and operated by the (Chinese) government as soft power propaganda tools, with a well-designed itinerary. Participants can only contact the CCP officials, which Chinese citizen is not enjoying the freedom of speech and assembly.
#US #China #Pompeo #ExchangeProgramTermination #Propaganda
Source: Stand News #Dec05
https://bit.ly/3h9LtPr
The US Secretary of State Pompeo announced on Saturday (5th) the termination of five US-China exchange programmes in a statement. It describes that the relevant plan is concealed by “cultural exchange”, which actually is a political propaganda tool to show off the soft power of China. Among the five terminated plans, one of them involves Hong Kong, which is the Hong Kong Educational and Cultural Programme.
The other four terminated plans are Policymakers Educational China Trip Programme, US-China Friendship Programme, the US-China Leadership Exchange Programme, and US-China Transpacific Exchange Programme.
Pompeo points out in a statement that these exchange activities are conducted in accordance to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act in the US, which allows the US government employees to use the subsidy from foreign government for travel. He criticises that when other exchange programmes are mutually beneficial, the five programmes in question are fully funded and operated by the (Chinese) government as soft power propaganda tools, with a well-designed itinerary. Participants can only contact the CCP officials, which Chinese citizen is not enjoying the freedom of speech and assembly.
#US #China #Pompeo #ExchangeProgramTermination #Propaganda
Source: Stand News #Dec05
https://bit.ly/3h9LtPr
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to visit Taiwan; Chinese delegate to the U.N.: Resolutely oppose, those who play with fire will burn themselves
On 6th January, the U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo said that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft would visit Taiwan. The Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nations stated on 7th January, expressing "strong opposition" to the visit and reminding the U.S. that "those who play with fire will burn themselves."
The statement indicated that there is only one China in the world and that "the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory." It also said that the U.S. side had made a clear commitment to this in the three U.S.-China joint communiqués and that "China is firmly opposed to any form of official U.S.-Taiwan relations, and this position is consistent and clear.
The statement also said that Taiwan issues are related to China sovereignty and territorial integrity and "involves China's core interests", adding that the one-China principle is "a broad consensus of the international community" and is confirmed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. China pointed out that the U.S. will not succeed in its political manipulation of the Taiwan issue to the detriment of China's core interests, "and we would like to remind the U.S. that 'those who play with fire will burn themselves. The U.S. side will definitely pay a heavy price for its wrongdoing"; China also strongly urged the U.S. side to stop its "crazy provocations", to stop creating new difficulties for China-U.S. relations and cooperation between the two sides in the United Nations, and to "not to go further down that wrong path".
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #UnitedNations #Pompeo #Sovereignty
Source：Stand News #Jan08
https://bit.ly/3t0CB4l
On 6th January, the U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo said that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft would visit Taiwan. The Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nations stated on 7th January, expressing "strong opposition" to the visit and reminding the U.S. that "those who play with fire will burn themselves."
The statement indicated that there is only one China in the world and that "the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory." It also said that the U.S. side had made a clear commitment to this in the three U.S.-China joint communiqués and that "China is firmly opposed to any form of official U.S.-Taiwan relations, and this position is consistent and clear.
The statement also said that Taiwan issues are related to China sovereignty and territorial integrity and "involves China's core interests", adding that the one-China principle is "a broad consensus of the international community" and is confirmed by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. China pointed out that the U.S. will not succeed in its political manipulation of the Taiwan issue to the detriment of China's core interests, "and we would like to remind the U.S. that 'those who play with fire will burn themselves. The U.S. side will definitely pay a heavy price for its wrongdoing"; China also strongly urged the U.S. side to stop its "crazy provocations", to stop creating new difficulties for China-U.S. relations and cooperation between the two sides in the United Nations, and to "not to go further down that wrong path".
#China #UnitedStates #Taiwan #UnitedNations #Pompeo #Sovereignty
Source：Stand News #Jan08
https://bit.ly/3t0CB4l
US Announces Lifting All Restrictions on Taiwan Relations.
Global Times: If Pompeo Visits Taiwan, PLA Fighter Jets Will Fly into Taiwan
Less than 2 weeks before the end of the Trump administration, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced to lift all restrictions on Taiwan relations. Global Times warned that People’s Liberation Army fighter jets would fly into Taiwan to declare China’s sovereignty over Taiwan if Pompeo were to visit Taiwan before the end of his term. Global Times also threatened the possibility of waging war. Xinhua News Agency criticized Pompeo of his “malicious intentions” and his “very poor handling of the affair with Taiwan”.
On 9th January, US Secretary of State Pompeo issued a statement announcing the lifting of self-imposed restrictions on contacts between US officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, pointing out that the US State Department had imposed such restrictions on the interaction with Taiwan on their own diplomats and government officials in the past few decades in an attempt to appease Beijing.
In response to Pompeo’s announcement, Global Times stated that the lifting of all restrictions between US and Taiwan officials would place US and China in opposing positions. If US were to “refuse to pull back before it’s too late”, and if Pompeo were to visit Taiwan before the end of his term, China would “arrange PLA fighter jets to fly into Taiwan at once” and “declare its sovereignty over Taiwan in a way that has never been done before”. Overreaction from either US or Taiwan would likely “trigger a war”. Critics warned if Taiwan were to follow US’s “absurd madness” and attempt to go “independent”, Taiwan would likely be “summoning complete annihilation”. The article also stated that China would “defend and protect the basic rules and righteousness of human interactions”, and that “those who offend China would end in self-destruction.”
#US #Taiwan #China #Pompeo #PLA
Source: Stand News #Jan10
https://bit.ly/2NzKo9n
Global Times: If Pompeo Visits Taiwan, PLA Fighter Jets Will Fly into Taiwan
Less than 2 weeks before the end of the Trump administration, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced to lift all restrictions on Taiwan relations. Global Times warned that People’s Liberation Army fighter jets would fly into Taiwan to declare China’s sovereignty over Taiwan if Pompeo were to visit Taiwan before the end of his term. Global Times also threatened the possibility of waging war. Xinhua News Agency criticized Pompeo of his “malicious intentions” and his “very poor handling of the affair with Taiwan”.
On 9th January, US Secretary of State Pompeo issued a statement announcing the lifting of self-imposed restrictions on contacts between US officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, pointing out that the US State Department had imposed such restrictions on the interaction with Taiwan on their own diplomats and government officials in the past few decades in an attempt to appease Beijing.
In response to Pompeo’s announcement, Global Times stated that the lifting of all restrictions between US and Taiwan officials would place US and China in opposing positions. If US were to “refuse to pull back before it’s too late”, and if Pompeo were to visit Taiwan before the end of his term, China would “arrange PLA fighter jets to fly into Taiwan at once” and “declare its sovereignty over Taiwan in a way that has never been done before”. Overreaction from either US or Taiwan would likely “trigger a war”. Critics warned if Taiwan were to follow US’s “absurd madness” and attempt to go “independent”, Taiwan would likely be “summoning complete annihilation”. The article also stated that China would “defend and protect the basic rules and righteousness of human interactions”, and that “those who offend China would end in self-destruction.”
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Source: Stand News #Jan10
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