Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei's regular press conference
Q: it is understood that the East Asia cooperation senior officials meeting to be held in Laos, the Chinese side will send official who attended? The meeting will focus on what is the problem?
A: on May 7 and 8th, the ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea (10+3) senior officials ' meeting, East Asia Summit (EAS) senior officials ' meeting, the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) senior officials meeting will be held in Luang Prabang in Laos. This is the Presidency of the Laos as ASEAN's East Asia cooperation senior officials meeting for the first time, the Chinese side attaches great importance to this, Liu Zhenmin, Deputy Foreign Minister will lead a delegation to attend.
Conference will focus on 10+3, East Asia Summit, cooperation mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum development direction and pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and exchange views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, for the second half of this year's East Asia cooperation leaders ' meeting and a series of Foreign Ministers ' meeting to prepare.
In the East Asia cooperation senior officials meeting, the Chinese side will focus on implementation of the outcome of the Summit meetings of East Asian cooperation initiatives last year, elaborated on the development direction of regional cooperation mechanism in East Asia position and proposals and views on international and regional issues.
China hopes that the series will focus on the development of senior officials, and promote pragmatic cooperation, and maintain the good atmosphere of cooperation in East Asia, and to contribute to promoting regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Q: some people say that China must accept the unilateral lift sea arbitration in the Philippines, otherwise it is not in compliance with international law. International law experts believe that the arbitration case in violation of the United Nations Convention on the law of the South China Sea in the Philippines, contrary to international law. Comment on this?
A: China does not accept, does not participate in the Philippines unilaterally bring arbitration cases in the South seas, strictly in accordance with the Act. Back in 2006, the Chinese Government on the basis of the United Nations Convention on the law of the relevant provisions of Article No. 298, made the Government to exclude mandatory arbitration statement.
Philip in the dispute is the core of the Philippines illegally invaded its territory caused part of the reef in the Nansha Islands issue and Philippine maritime delimitation, relating to the United Nations Convention on the law of compulsory dispute settlement procedures did not apply.
Philippines unilateral filed and forced advance arbitration, is on Convention forced dispute solution program of abuse, attempts to took China of territory sovereignty and marine interests as litigation standard of, will arbitration matters packaging into Convention of explained and applies problem, cover himself illegal occupation China Spratly Islands part Island Reef of facts, attempts to wash clear himself of illegal occupation behavior, this is on respect sovereignty and territory full of international law principles of provocation. Impact of such violations of modern international law and the foundations of international order, a serious departure from the purposes of the Convention, damages the integrity and authority of the Convention.
Arbitration in the Philippines lacks legality and legitimacy from the outset, is actually a political provocation to China deliberately covered with legal coat. Out of self-interest of individual States tried to "kidnap" international rule of law, "the rule of law" the real name of undermining the rule of law and violations of international equity and justice, we are firmly opposed.
Q: Philippines claims that the arbitration is in bilateral means have been exhausted after the last-ditch move, but some comment that the Philippines has not had any negotiations on Philippine claims. Have any comments on this?
A: China and the Philippines had adopted a series of documents on bilateral, multilateral, and explicitly select the dispute through a negotiated settlement of the South China Sea, is backing away from the commitments in the Philippines. China's door is always open for negotiations with the Philippines. Once the two countries will enhance mutual trust, regulatory differences and promoting the maritime cooperation had been in close contact and many rounds of consultations. The Philippine side has never made its arbitration matters involving any appeal of any negotiations with the Chinese side. So-called had "exhaustive bilateral means" this assertion entirely sub a lie to the international community is the Philippines.
Q: yesterday, Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed hope Geneva Syria issues May restart the peace talks. Do you think it May the Geneva peace talks will restart? How does China comment on Syria direct dialogue of the opposition and the Government?
Answer: we support Russia proposed early resumption of Syria talks initiative. We have always believed that a political solution is Syria the only realistic way out of the problem. In the midst of this process, there will be some difficulties and setbacks, but we should stick to this path, Syria concerned should maintain hard won ceasefire situation, continue to Syria political solutions to their problems and create favorable conditions. China is ready to work with Russia and other relevant parties to work together to promote Syria the political settlement process.
Q: recently, the United States Commission on international religious freedom released in 2016-reports continue to list China as "countries of particular concern". Do you have any comment?
A: the Chinese Government fully respects and protects citizens ' freedom of religious belief, and rights of the Chinese citizens enjoy full freedom of religious belief according to law. Us ignores objective facts, publishing such reports year after year, distorted and attacked China's religious policy and situation, China is firmly opposed to and has made solemn representations to the US side. We urge the US side to respect facts, discard prejudice, objective and impartial look at China's religious policies and freedom of religious belief, and to stop using religious issues to interfere in China's internal affairs. Meanwhile, the United States should reflect on their own problems instead of always telling others.
Q: How does China look at Turkey in addressing Syria's role on the issue?
A: Syria political solutions to their problems in line with Syria the fundamental interests of the people, is also in line with the common aspiration of the international community. We hope that concerned parties of the international community to help Syria political solutions to their problems, to play a constructive role in this regard.
(Editors: Pan Yi burn UN657)
2016-05-05 18:56:16
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外交部发言人洪磊主持例行记者会
问：据了解，东亚合作系列高官会即将在老挝举行，中方将派哪位官员与会？这次会议将主要讨论什么问题？
答：5月7日至8日，东盟与中日韩（10＋3）高官会、东亚峰会（EAS）高官会、东盟地区论坛（ARF）高官会将在老挝琅勃拉邦举行。这是老挝作为东盟轮值主席国举行的第一次东亚合作系列高官会，中方对此高度重视，外交部副部长刘振民将率团与会。
会议将重点讨论10＋3、东亚峰会、东盟地区论坛等合作机制发展方向及各领域务实合作，并就共同关心的国际地区问题交换意见，为今年下半年的东亚合作领导人系列会议及系列外长会做准备。
在此次东亚合作系列高官会上，中方将主要介绍落实去年东亚合作领导人系列会议成果的举措，阐述对东亚区域合作有关机制发展方向的立场和主张以及对国际与地区问题的看法。
中方希望此次系列高官会聚焦发展，推动务实合作，维护东亚合作的良好氛围，为促进地区和平稳定与繁荣发展作出贡献。
问：有些人说，中国必须接受菲律宾单方面提起的南海仲裁，否则就是不遵守国际法。也有国际法专家认为，菲律宾南海仲裁案违反《联合国海洋法公约》，违背国际法治。中方对此有何评论？
答：中国不接受、不参与菲律宾单方面提起的南海仲裁案，完全是依法行事。早在2006年，中国政府就依据《联合国海洋法公约》第298条有关规定，作出排除强制性仲裁的政府声明。
中菲南海争议的核心是菲律宾非法侵占中国南沙群岛部分岛礁引起的领土问题以及中菲海洋划界问题，《联合国海洋法公约》有关强制争端解决程序不适用。
菲律宾单方面提起并强行推进仲裁，是对《公约》强制争端解决程序的滥用，企图拿中国的领土主权和海洋权益作为诉讼标的，将仲裁事项包装成《公约》的解释和适用问题，掩盖自己非法侵占中国南沙群岛部分岛礁的事实，企图洗清自己的非法侵占行为，这是对尊重主权和领土完整的国际法基本原则的挑衅。这种违法行为冲击现代国际法和国际秩序的基础，严重背离《公约》宗旨，损害《公约》的完整性和权威性。
菲律宾仲裁案从一开始就缺乏合法性和正当性，实际上是故意披着法律外衣对中国进行政治挑衅。个别国家出于一己私利企图“绑架”国际法治，以“法治”之名行破坏法治之实，践踏国际公平与正义，我们坚决反对。
问：菲律宾声称其提起仲裁是在穷尽了双边手段之后的无奈之举，但有评论认为中菲根本未就菲律宾诉求事项进行过任何谈判。中方对此有何看法？
答：中国与菲律宾已通过一系列双边、多边文件，明确选择了通过谈判方式解决南海有关争议，是菲律宾方面背弃了承诺。中方与菲方进行谈判的大门始终是敞开的。两国曾经就增进互信、管控分歧、推进海上合作进行过密切接触和多轮磋商。菲方从来没有就其提起仲裁涉及的任何一项诉求事项同中方进行过任何谈判。所谓已经“穷尽双边手段”这一说法，完全是菲方对国际社会撒的一个谎言。
问：昨天，俄罗斯外交部长拉夫罗夫表示，希望日内瓦叙利亚问题和谈5月重启。你认为5月日内瓦和谈会不会重启？中方如何评价叙利亚反对派和政府的直接对话？
答：我们支持俄罗斯方面提出的早日恢复叙利亚和谈的倡议。我们始终认为政治解决是叙利亚问题的唯一现实出路。在这一进程当中，会有一些困难和挫折，但是我们应该坚持这条道路，叙利亚有关各方应该维护来之不易的停火局面，继续为叙利亚问题的政治解决营造有利条件。中方愿与俄罗斯等有关各方共同努力，推动叙利亚问题的政治解决进程。
问：近日，美国国际宗教自由委员会发布2016年度报告，继续将中国列为“特别关注国”。你对此有何评论？
答：中国政府充分尊重并依法保障公民的宗教信仰自由，中国公民依法享有充分的宗教信仰自由权利。美方无视客观事实，年复一年发表此类报告，歪曲和攻击中国的宗教政策和状况，中方对此坚决反对，已向美方提出严正交涉。我们要求美方尊重事实、摒弃偏见，客观公正看待中国的宗教政策和宗教信仰自由状况，停止利用宗教问题干涉中国内政。同时，美方应多反省自身存在的问题，不要总是对别国指手画脚。
问：中方如何看待土耳其在解决叙利亚问题上的作用？
答：叙利亚问题的政治解决符合叙利亚人民的根本利益，也符合国际社会的共同愿望。我们希望国际社会有关各方都能够助力叙利亚问题的政治解决，为此发挥建设性作用。
(责任编辑：潘奕燃 UN657)
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