VOL. XXX No. 10 October 2018 Rs. 40.00 Ambassador Luo Zhaohui attends the Academic Year Ambassador Luo Zhaohui interacts with Indian Yatris Opening Ceremony of the Fo Guang Shan Cultural and who visited Kailash Mansarover. Educational Center.

Ambassador Luo Zhaohui interviewed by The Tribune. Ambassador Luo Zhaohui visits Manipal University.

Chinese Embassy in India holds Reception in Chinese, Indian and Afghan Foreign Ministers Celebration of 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the congratulate the China-India Joint Training Programme People's Republic of China. for Afghan Diplomats. The 69th Chinese National Day

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State Council Holds National Day Reception 4 2.
Flag-raising Ceremony Held at Tian’anmen Square to Celebrate National Day 6 3.
Commentary: At 69, PRC Marches Steadily Towards Brighter Future 8 4.
Overseas Chinese Celebrate China’s National Day Across the World 10 5.
Chinese Embassy in India Holds Reception in Celebration of 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the 11 People’s Republic of China 6.
Remarks by Ambassador Luo Zhaohui at Reception in Celebration of the 69th Anniversary of the 16 Founding of the People’s Republic of China 7.
The Hindu Publishes National Day of China Special Page 17 8.
Ambassador Luo Zhaohui Took Part in the 69th China National Day Celebration Organized by 21 India-China Friendship Associations

China-India Relations

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Chinese, Indian and Afghan Foreign Ministers Congratulate the China-India Joint Training Programme for 22 Afghan Diplomats 2.
Remarks by Ambassador LuoZhaohui at the Inauguration Ceremony of the China-India Joint Trainin 24 Programme for Afghan Diplomats 3.
Ambassador Luo Zhaohui Interacts with Indian Yatris 25 4.
Remarks by Ambassador Luo Zhaohui at the Interaction with the Yatris to Kailash Mansarover 27 5.
Ambassador Luo Zhaohui Interviewed by The Tribune 28 6.
Ambassador Luo Zhaohui Visits Manipal University 33 7.
The Meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs 35 Held in Chengdu 8.
Acupuncture Seminar in Memory of Dr. Kotnis held in India 37

External Affairs

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China, Angola Agree to Promote Ties as Presidents Meet in Beijing 38 2.
Xi Meets Latvian President 40 3.
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to 35th Annual Plenary Session of InterAction Council 41 4.
China, Netherlands Call for Free Trade Against Protectionism 42 5.
China to Boost Ties with Tajikistan to New Levels: Premier Li 43 6.
China to Continue to Help Promote Afghan Reconciliation, Reconstruction: Premier 45 7.
Chinese Premier Lauds Bilateral Ties with Russia 46 8.
Multilateralism, Shared Peace and Development 47 9.
Wang Yi Delivers a Speech at the Council on Foreign Relations of the United States (US) 51

Culture & Life

1. Full Transcript: Interview with Xinjiang Government Chief on Counterterrorism, Vocational Education 54 and Training in Xinjiang 2.
Tofu Cooking Contest Held in East China’s Anhui 58 3.
Harvest Celebrated Around China to Mark Farmers’ Harvest Festival 60 4.
Hairy Crab Cultivation Area on Yangcheng Lake, E China’s Jiangsu 62

1. Why November and December are the Best Months to Travel to Xizang? 64 2. Another 25 Counties in Xizang Shake Off Poverty 69 3. Chinese Mountain Cat Seen Nursing Cubs in Sanjiangyuan Area 70 4. Scenery of Zhari Namco Lake in Ali, China’s Xizang 70 Book Review - Xi Jinping - The Governance of China-II 72 Flights Between China and India 73 The 69th Chinese National Day

The 69th Chinese National Day STATE COUNCIL HOLDS NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION

Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping (C), Li Keqiang (4th R), Li Zhanshu (3rd L), Wang Yang (3rd R), Wang Huning (2nd L), Zhao Leji (2nd R), Han Zheng (1st L) and Wang Qishan (1st R) attend a reception celebrating the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, on Sept. 30, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Beijing, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — Sihamoni, attended the reception at development interest, China will China’s State Council held a reception the Great Hall of the People. open wider to share development Sunday, ahead of the National Day on opportunities and progresses with Oct. 1, to mark the 69th anniversary Premier Li Keqiang addressed the other countries, Li said. of the founding of the People’s reception while Vice Premier Han Republic of China. Zheng presided over the reception. Noting that this year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li said that China will firmly and opening-up, Li said nothing Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, uphold rule-based multilateralism and would undermine the country’s Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng promote opening-up on a higher resolve to push forward reform and and Wang Qishan, as well as over level. opening-up. 1,200 guests from home and abroad, including Cambodian King Norodom While safeguarding its own He said China will continue to

4 News From China October 2018 The 69th Chinese National Day comprehensively deepen reform and unleash and develop productive forces under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

China will work to advance reforms and strive to create a better business environment through streamlining administration, cutting taxes, lowering fees, and intensifying protection of intellectual property rights, Li said.

He also said that China will encourage innovation among entrepreneurs and scientific and technical personnel, foster new drivers, push forward the high-quality development of the economy, “ C h i n a h a s h a n d l e d n e w Li reiterated the policies of “one promote international cooperation challenges at home and abroad with country, two systems,” “the people under the Belt and Road Initiative and composure and concentrated its of Hong Kong governing Hong improve people’s livelihood. efforts in addressing domestic affairs, Kong,” “the people of Macao enhancing the endogenous dynamic governing Macao,” and a high degree Li summarized major progress in of economic development, defusing of autonomy for both regions, and v a r i o u s r e f o r m s, e c o n o m i c risks with multiple measures, and the need to deepen exchanges r e s t r u c t u r i n g , o p e n i n g - u p, keeping its economy operating within between the mainland and Hong international cooperation, people’s a reasonable range,” he said. Kong and Macao regions for wellbeing and social stability. c o m m o n p r o s p e r i t y a n d development.

“We will continue to uphold the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and absolutely not tolerate any ‘Taiwan independence’ attempts and activities,” said Li.

China will unswervingly stick t o t h e r o a d o f p e a c e f u l development, work with the inter national community on improving global governance, and p r o m o t e t h e b u i l d i n g o f a community with a shared future for humanity, Li said.

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The guard of honor escorts the national flag for a national flag-raising ceremony in a celebration of the National Day at the Tian’anmen Square in central Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 1, 2018, the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (Xinhua/Ju Zhenhua)

Beijing, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — A ceremony for raising the National Flag was held early Monday morning at the Tian’anmen Square in downtown Beijing to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army escorted the national flag to the square, while the military band played the national anthem. Around 145,000 people from across China gathered at the square to watch the ceremony. Tian’anmen Square witnessed the raising of the first PRC national flag on Oct. 1, 1949, marking a great new start for the Chinese people.

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A national flag raising ceremony is held at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 1, 2018, the National Day, to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

Beijing Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — Festive message that “the Chinese people The Chinese economy, the mood is in the air as the Chinese have stood up.” Today, the nation has second largest in the world, is stable people celebrate the 69th anniversary grown rich — thanks to the reform with good growth momentum. In of the founding of the People’s and opening up which began four 2017, China’s gross domestic product Republic of China (PRC). decades ago — and is on the track to (GDP) expanded 6.9 percent to 82.7 becoming strong under the guidance trillion yuan (12.8 trillion U.S. On Monday, a huge crowd of of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism dollars), around 15 percent of the people — numbering over 145,000 with Chinese Characteristics for a world total. In the first eight months — turned up at Tian’anmen Square in New Era. this year, profits of major Chinese the heart of Beijing to watch the industrial firms grew 16.2 percent, raising of the national flag at The world is changing, with manufacturing investment went up 3 daybreak. seemingly more uncertainties and percentage points and the consumer challenges. But China is determined to market kept expanding. It was 69 years ago when the keep striding ahead. And it is capable founding of the PRC sent the of doing so. New growth drivers and business

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People take photos at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 1, 2018. People across China celebrate the National Day in various ways. China’s National Day falls on Oct. 1. (Xinhua/Hu Chenhuan) models have emerged. Farmers have Key infrastructure projects ahead. These include issues of good harvests and employees receive are on schedule. e n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n , bigger paychecks. unbalanced development and The country’s massive high-speed poverty alleviation, to name just a According to an income tax rail network was extended to Hong few. overhaul going into effect in October, Kong in September, cutting land people will see the minimum travel between Hong Kong and China will take on these threshold for personal income tax Beijing to around nine hours. challenges with deeper and broader exemption raised from 3,500 yuan refor ms and is confident of (about 513 U.S. dollars) to 5,000 yuan The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao surmounting them one after another. per month. Bridge, the longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing in the world, is ready to Between 1978 and 2014, over Retirees can be assured that their open. 700 million people in China, with a pension payments will be on time and population of 1.3 billion, were lifted in full, partly thanks to a reform to Planes coming to Beijing’s out of poverty, known as “Poverty balance pension distribution across crowded skies will be able to land at a r e d u c t i o n w i t h C h i n e s e different regions. new international airport next year. characteristics.” From 2012 to 2017, The airport, located in Beijing’s China lifted nearly 70 million rural Parents can breathe a sigh of southern suburbs, is set to become the people out of poverty, and the relief as authorities have moved to Chinese capital’s next architectural poverty rate fell from 10.2 percent to regulate extracurricular classes icon. 3.1 percent. that put too much stress on children. Of course, tough challenges lie The nation is closer than ever to

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Fireworks are seen during the celebration of China’s National Day, in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2018. People celebrate the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Gang) reaching national rejuvenation — the Comrade Xi Jinping at the core. the CPC will celebrate its centenary. Chinese Dream. Three landmark years are in sight. To translate the blueprint into a This can be achieved as China In 2019, the PRC will celebrate its reality, the Chinese people have to marches on under the strong 70th anniversar y. In 2020, a avoid any distraction, take one step at leadership of the Communist Party of moderately prosperous society in all a time and approach their work with a China (CPC) Central Committee with respects will be established. In 2021, firm footing. OVERSEAS CHINESE CELEBRATE CHINA’S NATIONAL DAY ACROSS THE WORLD Beijing, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — various ways to take par t in and Chicago held grand flag-raising Thousands of overseas Chinese celebrations that help honor and share ceremonies on Friday and Saturday to across the world are celebrating the Chinese traditions and cultures with celebrate China’s National Day at the 69th anniversary of the founding of local communities, catalyze cultural Chinese Civic Center. the People’s Republic of China, which exchanges, and strengthen friendly falls on Oct.1. diplomatic relations with host Hundreds of Chinese, Chinese countries. Americans and local residents with Though living abroad, overseas different ethnic backgrounds Chinese are coming together in Overseas Chinese in Houston attended the ceremony, watching the

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Chinese national flag being raised to During these celebrations, American Friendship and Heritage the sounds of the Chinese national China’s diplomatic missions host Day in San Francisco to underpin the anthem. receptions dedicated to friendship city’s desire to expand cooperation and partnerships abroad with their with China. People hold more deep-rooted host countries. feelings for their motherland when The San Francisco City Council they live abroad, said Fan Yuxin, the Chinese Consul General Li held a ceremony at the City Hall chief executive of the Chinese Civic Qiangmin in Houston said that Friday morning to celebrate China’s Center. China-U.S. relations are the most National Day. important bilateral relationship in the The celebrations also inspire world. Since the establishment of “This year marks the 39th Chinese to realize the aspirations diplomatic relations between the two anniversary of the founding of the articulated in national developments. countries in 1979, their have San Francisco-Shanghai Sister City developed in an all-round way and relationship, and we recognize the Acting Chinese Consul General h ave f o r m e d a n i n s e p a r a b l e volunteers of our Sister City in Chicago Liu Jun extended his community of interests. Committee who promote mutual greetings to Chinese nationals and respect, understanding, and Chinese Americans in the Greater “This December marks the 40th cooperation between the people of Chicago area and Midwest United y e a r a n n i v e r s a r y o f ‘ J o i n t both cities,” Breed said. States, saying that “with the Communique on the Establishment development of 69 years, China has of Diplomatic Relations between the She said that the celebration of achieved tremendous success, which People’s Republic of China and the China’s National Day offers an is encouraging and inspiring for United States of America,’ and I hope oppor tunity to reaffir m San Chinese people all over the world.” we can together promote China-U.S. Fr a n c i s c o ’s c o m m i t m e n t t o friendship,” said Liu. encouraging deeper connections “The achievements of China’s between the Chinese people and San reform and opening-up in the past 40 Besides the celebrations, Francisco. years are jointly made by all Chinese at diplomatic advances have fueled a home and abroad,” said You Quan, a more fruitful relationship. Waving tiny Chinese and member of the Secretariat of the American flags, the spectators Communist Party of China (CPC) Mayor London Breed of San enjoyed traditional Chinese Central Committee and head of the Francisco in the U.S. state of performances, such as dragon and United Front Work Department of California Friday declared China’s lion dances, a qipao show, as well as the CPC Central Committee. upcoming National Day as Chinese- Chinese folk dances and music. CHINESE EMBASSY IN INDIA HOLDS RECEPTION IN CELEBRATION OF 69TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA On the evening of September 28th, Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui and his wife Dr.Jiang Yili hold National Day Reception at the Chinese embassyin celebration of the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. H.E. V.K. Singh, Minister of State of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, attended the receptionas Chief Guest. Around700 guests including parliamentarians, officials, scholars, entrepreneurs, journalists,foreign envoys to India,and all diplomats of the Chinese embassywere present.

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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI AT RECEPTION IN CELEBRATION OF THE 69TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (Sept 28, 2018, South Lawn of Ambassador’s Residence)

Honorable V.K. Singh, Minister of function to celebrate the 69th One of the most impor tant State for External Affairs, National Day of China on such a experience is that we adhere to the Excellencies, distinguished guests, lovely evening with bright moonlight. strong leadership of the Chinese Ladies and gentlemen, Communist Party and the path of Namaste and Good evening! Since the founding of the s o c i a l i s m w i t h C h i n e s e People’s Republic of China in 1949, characteristics. We have been guided It is a great honor for my wife Dr. China has made tremendous progress by Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Jiang Yili and myself to host today’s in economic and social development. Xiaoping Theory, the important

16 News From China October 2018 The 69th Chinese National Day thought of Three Represents, Since this year, we have seen Such kind of stories are Scientific Outlook on Development. significant progress of China-India important elements that lead up to Right now we have Xi Jinping relations. On my way to the Golden Wuhan Summit last April, which Thought on Socialism with Chinese Temple in Amritsar last month, I opens a new chapter for our relations. Characteristics in the New Era. visited Dr. Kotnis Memorial Now both sides have been working Acupuncture Hospital. I was deeply hard to translate Wuhan consensus Another important experience is impressed that in such a remote area, a into reality. Let the Phoenix and the that we keep our door open to the hospital is named after Dr. Kotnis, a Peacock fly together, dance together, world. This year marks the 40th great Indian hero who sacrificed his and make the world better. anniversary of China’s reform and life in China during the Second World opening-up, which started in 1978. War. This hospital has also been Now may I propose a toast, China is the second largest economy promoting acupuncture, a traditional to the prosperity of China and India, with total GDP of 13 trillion US Chinese medical treatment method in to the friendship between the two dollar and per-capita GDP of 8,800 India for decades. It really shows the peoples, US dollar last year. We have lifted over profound basis of our friendship and to the health of all the guests. 700 million people out of poverty among the peoples. over the past 40 years. THE HINDU PUBLISHES NATIONAL DAY OF CHINA SPECIAL PAGE On September 28th, The Hindu published a special page about the National Day of China. The special page contained Ambassador Luo Zhaohui’s National Day Message and brief introduction to the four major diplomatic events in China this year, the accomplishments during 40 years of China’s Reform and Opening-up, the Belt and Road Initiative, and a blueprint for turning China into a great modern socialist country in all respects.

1. Ambassador’s Message

O n t h e o c c a s i o n o f t h e forthcoming 69th National Day of the People’s Republic of China, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in India, I would like to express my best wishes to my country for further progress and prosperity.

The world this year is developing under the threat of protectionism and uncertainty. Chinese economy has

News From China October 2018 17 The 69th Chinese National Day played an important and positive role from all walks of life. There are many in the world economy against C h i n e s e p e o p l e d e v o t e d t o downward pressure. China’s GDP strengthening our cooperation. Over grew 6.9 percent and totaled 82.71 800 Chinese companies are investing trillion yuan (about $12.84 trillion) last and doing business in India, creating year. It kept steady growth and over one lakh local jobs. Our people expanded 6.8 percent year on year in share the same value of harmony and the first half of 2018, as continued peace, which stems from our inter- restructuring efforts provided linked historical roots. resilience and impetus. China S h a n g h a i C o o p e r a t i o n contributed more than 30 percent of As the two largest developing Organization Qingdao Summit global growth for the past 5 years. countries and major emerging was held in Qingdao of Shandong What’s more, in the next 15 years, markets, China and India are also Province in June. As the first summit China is expected to import $24 joining hands to explore a new model after SCO membership expansion, trillion in goods and invest $2 trillion for regional cooperation, uphold Qingdao Summit adopted Qingdao overseas, which will offer great market multilateral trading system and WTO Declaration and mapped out new opportunities for all countries in the r u l e s , c h a m p i o n e c o n o m i c b l u e p r i n t f o r S C O f u t u r e world including India. globalization and strive for a more just development. President Xi Jinping and rational international order. stressed that “SCO enjoys strong This year also witnesses more v i t a l i t y a n d m o m e n t u m o f p o s i t i v e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d The Dragon and the Elephant cooperation. This, in the final atmosphere of China-India relations. should dance together rather than analysis, is attributed to the Shanghai Chinese President Xi Jinping and rivaling with each other. China is ready Spirit, a creative vision initiated and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry forward the fresh impetus and followed through by the SCO that have met for3 times and will have their endeavor to open new prospects in champions mutual trust, mutual fourth meeting during the upcoming China-India relations. benefit, equality, consultation, G20 summit. The Wuhan informal respect for diversity of civilizations summit is a milestone in the history of 2. Main Highlights of China’s a n d p u r s u i t o f c o m m o n bilateral relations, creating a new Diplomacy in 2018 development. The Shanghai Spirit, model of engagement between the transcending outdated concepts such two leaders. With the guidance of as clash of civilizations, Cold War and Wuhan consensus, we have brought zero-sum mentality, has opened a our relations back on the right track new pag e in the histor y of with joint efforts and had frequent international relations and gained high-level exchanges. The Chinese increasing endorsement of the Defense Minister has visited India and international community.” Minister for Public Security will be Boao Forum for Asia Annual h e r e s o o n . T h e S p e c i a l Conference took place in Hainan in Re presentatives’ Meeting on April with the theme of “An Open Boundary Question and the first and Innovative Asia for a World of meeting of high-level people-to- Greater Prosperity.”President Xi people and cultural exchange Jinping stressed China’s reform and mechanism will be held later this year. opening-up had “not only profoundly changed the country but also greatly It is important to implement the influenced the whole world”; “people consensus of leaders and transmit around the world will work together their personal friendship down to the toward this community with a shared For um on China-Africa people. During my two years in India, future for mankind and make Asia Cooperation Beijing Summit 2018 I visited 17 states/Union Territories. I and the world peaceful, tranquil, was held in September with the felt the strong amity of Indian people prosperous, open and beautiful.” theme of “China and Africa: Toward

18 News From China October 2018 The 69th Chinese National Day an Even Stronger Community with a accounting for 11.5 percent of the Shared Future through Win-Win global sum, up from 0.8 percent in C o o p e r a t i o n ” . T h e B e i j i n g 1978. China’s service trade volume Declaration and the FOCAC Beijing climbed from 34th worldwide in 1982 Action Plan were adopted. President to second place in 2014. In 2017, Xi Jinping stressed “China values ser vice impor ts and expor ts sincerity, friendship and equality in From rural areas to cities, from amounted to almost $700 billion, pursuing cooperation”;”We follow a pilot programs to nationwide accounting for 6.7 percent of the “five-no” approach in our relations p r o j e c t s , f r o m e c o n o m i c world’s total. with Africa: no interference in African restructuring to the comprehensive countries’ pursuit of development deepening of reform, the past four C h i n a ’s o u t b o u n d d i r e c t paths that fit their national conditions; decades have witnessed “epic investment (ODI) rose from 28th no interference in African countries’ progress” and historic leaps for an old globally in 1982 to second place in internal affairs; no imposition of our country. 2016. In 2017, China’s ODI hit will on African countries; no $124.6 billion. Foreign direct attachment of political strings to China has grown into the world’s investment (FDI) in China rose from assistance to Africa; and no seeking of second largest economy, the largest 122nd worldwide in 1979 to second selfish political gains in investment industrial producer, the largest trader place in 2013 and saw an average and financing cooperation with of goods, and the holder of the largest annual growth rate of 46.1 percent Africa. “ foreign exchange reserves. Over the from 1979 to 2017. In 2017, China’s past 40 years, China’s GDP has FDI stood at $131 billion. averaged an annual growth of around 9.5%, reached $12.84 trillion in 2017 China has comprehensively with a per-capita GDP of $8,836. By fulfilled its commitments to the lifting over 700 million people out of WTO. As of 2010, China had already poverty, China has contributed greatly delivered on all of its tariff reduction to the global fight against poverty. commitments, lowering the overall tariff level from 15.3 percent in 2001 Chinese people have emerged to 9.8 percent in 2010. In 2015, China International Import Expo from a life of shortages and poverty China’s trade-weighted average tariff (CIIE), the world’s first import- and are now enjoying abundant supply was reduced to 4.4 percent, fairly themed national-level expo, will be and a moderately prosperous life. close to 2.4 percent of US and 3 held in Shanghai in November. At the Urban per-capita disposable income percent of EU. opening ceremony of the Boao increased to $5,245 in 2017 from $199 Forum for Asia Annual Conference in 1978, while rural per-capita net A s a b e n e f i c i a r y, a c t i ve 2018, President Xi Jinping said: “It is income rose to $1,952 from $77. The participant and contributor of not just another expo in an ordinary number of rural and urban jobs in the globalization, China will remain sense, but a major policy initiative and country totaled 776 million at the end committed to its path of reform and commitment taken of our own accord of 2017, up 93 percent from 1978. opening-up, continue with its non- to open up the Chinese market. s t o p e f f o r t s t o s t r e a m l i n e Friends from around the world are C h i n a h a s b e e n a c t i v e l y administration, lower taxes and welcome to participate in the Expo.” integrating with the world economy reduce fees, enhance policy and constantly expanding its opening transparency, and strengthen the 3. Refor m and Opening up up. Its foreign trade has registered an protection of intellectual property Breaking New Ground for China annual growth of 14.5 percent in U.S. rights. China will also further align its dollar term. China’s foreign goods b u s i n e s s e n v i r o n m e n t w i t h This year marks the 40th trade volume moved up from 29th international economic and trade anniversary of China’s reform and worldwide in 1978 to the top place in rules, significantly broaden market opening up, which ushered in a new 2013. In 2017, China’s goods imports access, take the initiative to expand stage of development and brought and exports surpassed $4 trillion, imports, encourage competition and about China’s growth miracle. oppose monopoly, and create more

News From China October 2018 19 The 69th Chinese National Day opportunities for itself and the world. to prevent financial risks. In the will contribute an additional 214 coming three years, China will seek to billion yuan ($31.13 billion) to 4. Belt and Road Turns Five: Facts foster a “virtuous circle” between support the poverty alleviation work. and Figures finance and the real economy and the China has also rolled out a three- property sector, as well as within the year action plan on air pollution The Belt and Road Initiative overall financial system. China will control, vowing to significantly (BRI) comprises the Silk Road reduce the leverage ratio of local reduce concentrations of PM2.5. Economic Belt and the 21st Century g overnments and companies, The plan aims to greatly reduce major Maritime Silk Road, proposed by especially state-owned enterprises. air pollutants. In 2020, the Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Financial supervision at the state and production and sales of new energy autumn of 2013. As a project for local level will be better coordinated. vehicles will reach 2 million. A range economic cooperation and an open, Tailored policies will be used to control of sectors, including public inclusive process, it serves to promote risks in different financial markets. transportation, sanitation, postal and policy coordination, facilities light logistics, will be encouraged to connectivity, unimpeded trade, To achieve the goal of poverty use new energy or clean energy financial integration and people-to- alleviation by 2020, in the next three vehicles. Some key cities will turn all people bonds, adhering to the years, China has to ensure that about buses into new energy vehicles. principle of achieving shared growth 30 million rural poverty-stricken through discussion and collaboration. people are lifted out of poverty. This China has also drawn up a two- is a difficult task since it requires stage development plan for the period 5. New Era on the Road to 2050 reducing poverty by more than 10 from 2020 to the middle of the million people a year. From 2018 to century. In the first stage from 2020 to The 19th National Congress of 2020, the central government finance 2035, China will build on the Communist Party of China (CPC) held last October ushered socialism with Chinese characteristics into a new era and drew a blueprint for turning China into a great modern socialist country in all respects.

CPC developed the vision that by the time the Party celebrates its centenary, the Chinese society will h ave b e e n d e ve l o p e d i n t o a moderately prosperous one. After this, with another 30 years of work, and by the time we celebrate the centenary of the People’s Republic of China, we will have basically achieved modernization and turned China into a modern socialist country.

The period between now and 2020 will be decisive. China will make solid efforts to win the “three tough battles” of forestalling and defusing major risks, carrying out targeted poverty alleviation, and preventing and controlling pollution.

To defuse major risks, the focus is

20 News From China October 2018 The 69th Chinese National Day foundation created by the moderately building on having basically achieved beautiful.” prosperous society to see that socialist modernization, develop into a great modernization is basically realized. In modern socialist country that is China will strive to write a the second stage from 2035 to the “prosperous, strong, democratic, brilliant chapter on our new journey middle of the 21st century, China will, culturally advanced, harmonious, and to socialist modernization. AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI TOOK PART IN THE 69TH CHINA NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION ORGANIZED BY INDIA- CHINA FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATIONS

On Sept 29th, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luo Zhaohui and his wife Dr. Jiang Yili were invited to attend the grand celebration of the 69th China National Day organized by India China Friendship Association (ICFA) and Friends of China Society (FOCS). Over 300 people including Mr. Prasanna Kumar Patasani, Hon’ble MP & President of FOCS, Mr. Bhaskaran and Dr. Reddy etc from ICFA took part in the event. During the celebration, diplomats from China Embassy in India and Guangzhou Ballet presented cultural performances.

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China-India Relations CHINESE, INDIAN AND AFGHAN FOREIGN MINISTERS CONGRATULATE THE CHINA- INDIA JOINT TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR AFGHAN DIPLOMATS

October 15. Ambassador Luo Zhaohui attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the China-India Joint Training Programme for Afghan Diplomats and read out a special congratulatory message from H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister for this event. Amb. J.S. Mukul, Dean of Indian Foreign Service Institute and Mr. Mohanmmad Khairullah Azad, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Afghanistan also respectively read out the special congratulatory messages from Smt Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs of India, and H.E. Salahuddin Rabbani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Political Counselor Li Ya and Press Counselor Ji Rong of the Embassy, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary of PAI Division, MEA, and Afghan diplomats to be trained were present at the ceremony.

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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE CHINA-INDIA JOINT TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR AFGHAN DIPLOMATS Oct. 15th, 2018, Foreign Service Institute of India

Ambassador J.S. Mukul, Dean of Very good morning. “I sent warmest congratulations on the Indian Foreign Service Institute, launch of the China-India Joint Capacity Mr. Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary of It is my great pleasure to attend Building Program for Afghan Diplomats. PAI Division, MEA, today’s inauguration ceremony.First Mr. Mohanmmad Khairullah Azad, of all, it’s my great privilege to read Earlier this year, President Xi Jinping Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of out a special message from H.E. Mr. and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had Afghanistan, Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and multiple meetings and reached important Afghan Colleagues, Ladies and Foreign Minister as follows: understandings on “China-India plus” Gentlemen,

24 News From China October 2018 China-India Relations cooperation. They identified Afghanistan as Besides the message, I want to Thirdly, China-India Plus a priority partner and agreed to start by share some additional insights with cooperation should be extended jointly training Afghan diplomats. The you. from Afghanistan to other countries, launch of this program today marks an such as Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Iran important step forward. It reflects the closer First, China and India share a lot and Myanmar. We can also join hands coordination and cooperation between our two of common interests and similar under the mechanisms of SAARC, countries on regional affairs and represents a stance on Afghanistan issue. Both of BIMSTEC and BCIM to promote positive development in China-India us support an Afghan-led and regional peace, stability and relations. Afghan-owned peace reconciliation prosperity. process. Both of us uphold that Afghanistan is an important country in Afghanistan should realize peace, Fourthly, the function today is an our region. Recent years has seen the Afghan stability and prosperity. Both of us are implementation of the consensus government and people making significant against terrorism. China and India are reached by President Xi Jinping and strides in national stability and development members of Istanbul Process and Prime Minister Modi during the with the support of the international Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Wuhan Informal Summit held this community. China and India have been We are talking a lot about the regional April. A lot of consensuses are being active supporters of Afghanistan’s peace, and connectivity initiatives, such as implemented now. I am delighted to reconstruction process. This Joint Capacity International North-South Transport see that China-India relations are Building Program is an essential part of the Corridor, India-Afghanistan-Iran now on a fast track. international efforts to assist Afghanistan transitand trade arrangement and and marks the start of China-India- C h i n a - Pa k i s t a n - A f g h a n i s t a n Last but not the least, the Afghanistan cooperation. It is a testament to cooperation.All of these have diplomats from Afghanistan are our the joint aspiration and endeavor of China provided a solid foundation for the d e a r c o l l e a g u e s. We a r e a l l and India, both being major, responsible current and future cooperation careerdiplomats with shared spirit of developing countries, to contribute to regional between China and India in service and sacrifice for national peace and stability. Afghanistan. interests and world peace. Three foreign ministers of China, India and I have every confidence that this program Secondly, the training program is A f g h a n i s t a n s e n d s p e c i a l will go a long way toward helping Afghan the first step for China-India Plus congratulatory messages to one diplomats build capacity, enhance friendship cooperation in Afghanistan. This is training programme, which shows its and understanding among our three nations, just the beginning. China and India significance. I wish through this joint and realizing peace and development in have respective advantages. For programme, you could understand Afghanistan at an early date. example, India has remarkable edge in China and India better, and make agriculture and medical services, and more contribution to your great I wish the China-India Joint Capacity China in hybrid rice and poverty country, and to the regional and Building Program for Afghan Diplomats a reduction. I am sure that in the future world peace. great success!” days China-India cooperation in Afghanistan will span from training Thank you. That’s the end of the message. programme to more concrete projects. AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI INTERACTS WITH INDIAN YATRIS On October 12, Ambassador Luo Zhaohui had an interaction with representatives of Indian Yatris who visited Kailash Manasarovar. Ambassador Luo’s wife Dr. Jiang Yili, Minister Li Bijian, Counselor Zhu Xiaohong of the Embassy, and Mr. Tarun Vijay, Chairman of Indian China Parliamentary Friendship Group, as well as representatives from Ministry of External Affairs of India and Yatra agencies attended the event.

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REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI AT THE INTERACTION WITH THE YATRIS TO KAILASH MANSAROVER

Shri Tarun Vijay, making your Yatra a great success. I learn about China and eventually fall Dear Friends, know as a Hindu, making pilgrimage in love China. Namaste! to Kailash Mansarover is a dream. You have spent a lot of time, money Secondly I want to share with Welcome to Chinese Embassy. It and overcome a lot of difficulties to you some information about what is my great pleasure to host this realize your dream. I want to governments and officials have done function to interact with Yatris to congratulate you all for your for your Yatra. The two foreign Kailash Mansarover. Most of you remarkable achievements. ministries as coordinate centers for have just come back from the Yatra Yatra affairs have done a lot of work. this year. You are not just Yatris, but Chinese government respects the modern day Indian “Xuan Zang” and freedom of religion and understands First of all, I would like to show friendship envoys between China and the importance of the Yatra. Since m y g r e a t r e s p e c t f o r y o u r India. I hope you will tell your friends 1954, Chinese government signed an determination, sacrifice, courage and about your trip to China, and a g r e e m e n t w i t h t h e I n d i a n faith. These qualities are essential for encourage more people to visit China, government for the arrangement of

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Yatras. After that the Yatra affairs has seasonally send two extra diplomats to Friends, witnessed ups and downs, but always the Embassy to help out Yatra visas. moved forward. To help more Indian We have opened a green channel for Pilgrimage affairs are not only friends fulfill their dreams, the Yatra applicants, and established a related to your personal spiritual life, Chinese side has worked hard to open liaison hot line between Chinese but also a part of China-India new pilgrimage route and expand Embassy and Indian MEA. relations. It plays a very important role pilgrim quota. In 2015, President Xi for people-to-people interaction. After Jinping and Prime Minister Modi The Tibetan local government the Wuhan Informal Summit this reached agreement for opening a new bears very heavy logistic works A p r i l , b o t h c o u n t r i e s a r e route through the Nathu La Pass. reg arding the Yatra. K ailash implementing the consensus reached Mansarover is located in remote areas. by our two leaders. In December this In February this year, a working Despite adverse natural conditions, year, the first meeting on High-level group from Chinese Foreign Ministry new reception centers and hotels were People-to-People Exchang es and Tibetan local government visited built, roads and bridges were Mechanism will be launched in New India. In July, a delegation from constructed, professional guides and Delhi. The Chinese side will continue Indian Ministry of External Affairs interpreters were trained, stay points working closely with the Indian side on visited China. They exchanged views and medical emergency service were the Yatra affairs and further enhancing with each other and jointly prepared prepared, and Indian chefs cooking the mutual understanding and for the arrangement of this year’s vegetarian food were facilitated. friendship between our two peoples. Yatra. Roughly for every three official Yatris there is one local staff facilitating Time for Yatra is limited. But On the side of our Embassy, them. faith is beyond time. Through today’s every year we are faced with heavy function, we wish you can share with load of work related to Yatra visas. Thanks to our joint efforts and us your stories and suggestions, so as The visa officers have to work hard work, the number of Yatris to make future Yatra an even greater overtime and often late into the night h a s i n c r e a s e d f r o m s e v e r a l experience. to ensure timely issuance of the visas. hundred in 1980s to more than Our headquar ters in Beijing 20,000 this year. Thank you. AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI INTERVIEWED BY THE TRIBUNE

On September 29th, Ambassador Luo Zhaohui gave an interview to Mr K.V. Prasad from The Tribune. The full transcript of the interview is as follows:

1. What is your comment on China- began to decline due to issues such as forward, and agreed to hold an India relations after being the the Nuclear Suppliers Group. The informal summit. Chinese Ambassador to India for year of 2017 saw our relations fall into two years? a trough due to Dong Lang standoff. In April this year, our two leaders successfully held the informal By September this year, I have President Xi Jinping and Prime summit in Wuhan. The Wuhan been the Chinese ambassador to India Minister Modi, who met in Xiamen in summit, which serves as a milestone, for two years, during which I September 2017, “put on the brake” adds fuel to the bilateral relations and experienced the ups and downs of for the downturn in our relationship. has created a new model of China-India relations like a roller The two sides agreed to turn the old exchanges between leaders. At coaster. In 2016, bilateral relations page, open a new chapter and look present, China-India relations have

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been stabilized and improved, moving China-India Boundary Question will goods exported to China, increased into the fast lane of development. I be held in China. I am optimistic imports of sugar, non-Basmati rice have used five “Cs” to summarize the about the prospect of our bilateral and other agricultural products from priority directions for the two sides in relations. India, facilitated the export of Indian implementing Wuhan consensus and medicines to China, and further promoting bilateral relations, namely, 2. How both sides translate the improved the trade structure. China Communication, Cooperation, Wuhan consensus into action? is ready to explore the resumption of Contacts, Coordination, Control and negotiations on China-India Free Management. The two sides have built a strong Trade Ag reement, car r y out momentum by setting the tone in cooperation on major projects such In the past three months, the two Wuhan Summit and implementing the as high-speed rail and industrial leaders have met three times and will consensus in the follow-up meetings, parks, and explore cooperation in also meet in G20 summit in Argentina w h i c h h a s s t r o n g l y l e d t h e new energy, science and technology in November. General Wei Fenghe, development of bilateral relations. innovation and other areas. The two State Councilor and Defense Minister Next, the two sides will focus on four s i d e s a r e c o o r d i n a t i n g t h e of China, visited India in August. areas to strengthen action: preparations for the first Meeting of State Councilor and Minister for China-India High-level Cultural and Public Security Mr. Zhao Kezhi will First, we should expand practical Pe o p l e - t o - Pe o p l e E xch a n g e visit India this October. The two sides cooperation. From January to July this Mechanism. China and India have will also hold the first Meeting of year, bilateral trade reached nearly $55 established 14 pairs of sister cities China-India High-Level Cultural and billion, with a year-on-year growth of and provinces. We have seen great Pe o p l e - t o - Pe o p l e E xc h a n g e 15%. China attaches great importance enthusiasm and potential for Mechanism this year. The Special to the bilateral trade imbalance and cooperation at local level, which is Representatives’ Meeting on the has lowered tariffs on some of Indian expected to become a highlight in the

News From China October 2018 29 China-India Relations follow-up cooperation. China welcomes India to become National Security Advisor of India, a full member of the SCO and hopes will visit China to attend the Special Second, we should strengthen t o s t r e n g t h e n C h i n a - I n d i a Representatives’ Meeting on the coordination in international and cooperation in counter-terrorism and China-India Boundary Question. regional affairs. The United States has connectivity within the SCO Both sides will continue to discuss provoked a trade dispute, imposed framework and explore trilateral the framework to resolve the sanctions on Russia for arms sales and cooperation between China, India and boundary question and strive for an required countries to cut crude oil Pakistan. China is ready to play a role “early harvest”. Two rounds of imports from Iran to zero. Both China in improving India-Pakistan relations. W o r k i n g M e c h a n i s m f o r and India have suffered. The two sides Consultation and Coordination on are strengthening coordination to As emerging major countries, China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) safeguard common rights and China and India should continue to have been held this year. The two interests. maintain communication on subjects sides are committed to creating more \ such as climate change, free trade, C B M s , p r o p e r l y m a n a g i n g rights and interests of developing differences and maintaining peace One of the outcomes of the countries, energy pricing cooperation and tranquility in the border areas. In informal summit between Chinese and maritime cooperation under the August, Chinese State Councilor and and Indian leaders in Wuhan is to framework of the UN, WTO, BRICS, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe visited carry out “China-India Plus” SCO, G20 and East Asia summit, in a India and the two sides agreed to cooperation in Afghanistan. The two bid to safeguard common interests. m a i n t a i n c o n t a c t s o n t h e sides will soon jointly conduct a establishment of a military hotline. training prog ram for Afghan Third, we should enhance sharing diplomats. We also discussed “China- of best practices in governance. Both 3. You visited Bhutan recently. India Plus” cooperation on the China and India are major developing Could you share with us the Rohingya issue in Myanmar and the countries with similar views on their details of the visit and the model Iranian nuclear issue. This new model historical orientation, development of “Two Plus One”? of cooperation can also be extended stages and development goals. to South Asian countries, including Socialism with Chinese characteristics Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Nepal, which is conducive to has entered into a new era. The Mr. Kong Xuanyou visited Bhutan enhancing mutual trust between Chinese people are pursuing the this July. This is the first time for him China and India. “Chinese dream” and India has to visit Bhutan as the Chinese proposed the “New India” vision. We government’s representative on Terrorism is a great concern for should seek synergy between our China-Bhutan border talks. Bhutan is India. Both China and India are development strategies and share our the only neighboring country with victims of terrorism. I want to stress governance experience. The two sides which China has not established that China is firmly committed to should learn from each other in the diplomatic relations. It is also China’s counter-terrorism. China is ready to areas of poverty alleviation, anti- good neighbor and good friend. work with India and the international corruption, agriculture and rural China and Bhutan have conducted community to fight against terrorism areas, employment, urbanization and cooperation in economic, trade, with determination. Terrorism is a environmental protection, deepen cultural and people-to-people global challenge. Countries should understanding of each other’s exchanges. China wishes that the adopt consistent policies, consensus respective development strategies and national assembly election be held and actions. reform measures, and support the smoothly in Bhutan and hopes that modernization process of both Bhutan maintain stability and achieve Addressing the Shangri-la countries. development and prosperity. It serves Dialogue, Prime Minister Modiji the interests of both China and India. stressed that India’s Indo-Pacific Fourth, we should try our best to A few days ago, I attended the policy is not aimed at any country and solve the boundary question. China’s “Bhutan Week” to celebrate the 50th advocates open, inclusive and rule- willingness to resolve the boundary anniversary of the India-Bhutan based cooperation, with which the question is clear and our attitude is diplomatic relations. China is pleased Chinese side also agrees. positive. Mr. Ajit Kumar Doval, to see the development of India-

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Bhutan relations and would like to under the framework of the BRI is the US? How should China and establish diplomatic relations with conducive to the economic and social India conduct cooperation in Bhutan on the basis of the Five development of partner countries, v a r i o u s m u l t i l a t e r a l Principles of Peaceful Coexistence regional inter-connectivity and inter- organizations? and resolve boundary question at an regional economic integration. earlier date. China hopes that India The US brandished sanctions could play a positive role in this It will take some time for the new club, and continued to withdraw regard. Relevant discussions are still governments to get acquaintance with from signed ag reements and going on. This could also be one the BRI after the new governments international organizations. In direction for “China-India Plus” take office. This is a nor mal particular, it initiated a host of cooperation. phenomenon and we fully understand investigations under the auspices of it. Even if there are some changes in Section 232 and Section 301. The 4. What is your view on the new the cooperation projects between trade protectionism and hegemony practices caused by the regime China and these countries, this is adopted by the US government harm change in the Maldives and nothing remarkable. Chinese others without benefiting itself and Malaysia on China and the Belt companies seek economic benefits in seriously threaten the principle of and Road Initiative? their investments, and financial free trade and the multilateral trading institutions assess risks in providing system. China does not want a trade The political changes in the loans. Whether the BRI has put war, but it is not afraid of one and will Maldives and Malaysia are their partner countries into a so-called fight to the end. Recently, China internal affairs, and we never interfere. “debt trap”, the concerned countries issued a white paper entitled “The The BRI brings in bilateral and have the best say. Leaders from Facts and China’s Position on China- multilateral cooperation projects as an countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka U S T r a d e F r i c t i o n ” t o initiative for economic cooperation a n d M a l d i v e s h a v e o f f e r e d comprehensively clarify the basic and inter-connectivity instead of a clarification. facts about China-US economic and tool of geostrategy. The mutually trade relations and China’s policy beneficial cooperation carried out by 5. What is China’s view on the stance. It is normal to have some China and its neighboring countries trade friction between China and trade differences and frictions

News From China October 2018 31 China-India Relations between two countries. The key is to the “Qingdao Declaration” during the Indian businesses to explore the find solutions through dialogue and SCO Summit, clearly expressing market in China and would like to consultation in a way of equality, support for building an open global study and expand bilateral trade and honesty and mutual respect, rather economy and opposing all forms of facilitate the export of Indian than practicing unilateralism and trade protectionism. In July, the two agricultural products and medicines protectionism. sides jointly participated in the to China, so as to increase the scale publication of the 10th BRICS and level of China-India trade and In the 70 years since the Summit Johannesburg Declaration, for m a more balanced trade e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f t h e wo r l d and once again sent a clear message structure. multilateral trading system, trade against protectionism. As the world’s barriers have been gradually reduced largest oil buyers, China and India can This November, the first China and trade frictions effectively also promote the establishment of International Import Expo (CIIE) controlled. However, like water and some kind of “buyers club” to will be held in Shanghai. Over 1,500 air, we take it for granted in life. Once safeguard common interests. companies from 180-plus countries lost, you’ll find it indispensable. It is and regions have confir med hard to imagine now what is going to 6. Are there any new measures for participation in the CIIE. More than happen to your life without the both sides to jointly resolve this 150,000 Chinese professional buyers multilateral trading system and free issue as India has been seeking to are expected to attend. India’s trade. cut trade deficit? China recently participation would help reduce the allowed the import of Indian rice, trade deficit and improve the trade Today, against the backdrop of but prohibited the export of structure between China and India. in-depth development of economic Indian soybeans to China since India is preparing for the Country globalization and trade liberalization, 2011. China imports 900 million Pavilion of the CIIE. However, many the US is practicing unilateral trade tonnes of soybeans annually. What Indian companies are not keen on protectionism in the name of about re-allowing import of participation as the CIIE coincides “national security” and “fair trade”. It Indian soybean? What is the status with the Indian festival of Diwali, and will shake the foundations of the of trade in sugar and cotton? will miss the opportunity to expand multilateral trading regime and affect exports to China. the smooth development of free China never intends to pursue a trade. Not only will it affect China’s trade surplus with India. This It is learned that China banned economic development, but also problem is largely due to the the import of rapeseed meal, soy damage the external environment of unbalanced trade structure between meal and other products from India India and hinder India’s booming the two countries. China attaches in 2011, mainly due to the detection economy. importance to addressing India’s of harmful ingredients such as concerns. In March this year, the malachite green in Indian rapeseed China and India share common Chinese side sent a business meal. At present, China has lifted interests in defending the multilateral delegation to India and signed import limits on the access for rapeseed meal trading system and free trade. contracts worth about $2.4 billion and does not prohibit soybean President Xi Jinping and Prime with Indian exporters. In June, the imports from India. From July 1 this Minister Modiji spoke with one voice two countries also signed an year, China reduced its tariffs on to safeguard the multilateral trading agreement for export of non-Basmati soybean imported from India and system and free trade at the World rice to China. The first consignment other four countries from 3% to zero. E c o n o m i c Fo r u m i n D a v o s of 100 tonnes non-Basmati rice has China imports most of its soybeans respectively. In April this year, China been shipped to China from Mumbai. from Brazil and the United States. We and India initiated a consultation Since this year, China has also taken hope that the Indian side could request concerning certain US duties the initiative to cut tariffs on negotiate and sign the protocol on imposed on imports of steel and thousands of products from India Plant Sanitation Requirements with aluminium products at the WTO, and and other countries. China’s overall China to create conditions for Indian officially launched the dispute tariff level has been further reduced, soybeans expanding market share in settlement procedure. In June, the two which is basically close to that in the China. sides jointly participated in publishing US and Europe. We welcome more

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In 2017, China imported $190 lifted out of poverty, accounting for economic development with people million raw cotton from India with a more than 70% of the total global of different ethnic groups living in year-on-year growth of 1.7%, which is poverty reduction. China has harmony. All Muslims enjoy full the second-larg est impor ted contributed more than 30% of world freedom of religious belief. Normal agricultural product from India. India economic growth rate for many years, religious activities are fully exported 22,000 tons of sugar to becoming the main stabilizer and g u a r a n t e e d b y t h e C h i n e s e China, with a trade volume of $10.89 driver for world economic growth. Constitution and relevant laws. The million. In order to reduce bilateral Today, China is the world’s second most serious threat facing Xinjiang trade deficit of India, China is willing largest economy and a major trading today is the violent terror and ethnic to import more sugar, non-Basmati partner of more than 120 countries separatist activities, behind which is rice from India. The export of Indian and regions. the “Eastern Turkistan Islamic medicines to China is an important Movement”, a violent separatist and direction for addressing the trade In fact, China is still a developing terrorist organization. imbalance as it involves a large country, with its per capita GDP still amount of money and has broad below the world average. The Regarding the so-called “Re- prospect. Both sides can strengthen problem of uneven development is education Camp” rumors, the cooperation in this area. relatively prominent in terms of measures adopted by Xinjiang aim to significant disparities between urban improve stability, development, 7. The 40th Anniversary of China’s and rural areas, between regions, and solidarity and people’s livelihoods, Reform and Opening-up across the social class. China still faces while cracking down on ethnic three arduous tasks of preventing and separatist and violent terrorist President Xi Jinping pointed out defusing major risks, targeted poverty activities in accordance with the law, that reform and opening up is the alleviation, and pollution prevention safeguarding national security, and second revolution of China. It has not and control. China will continue protecting people’s life and property. only profoundly changed China, but adhering to the fundamental national The so-called “restricting citizens’ also significantly changed the world. policy of reform and opening-up and personal freedom” and “coercive This year marks the 40th anniversary pursuing development with its door political brain washing” are of China’s reform and opening up. wide open. China’s door will not be groundless accusations and not Over the past 40 years, China’s GDP closed and will only open even wider! consistent with the facts. We has grown at an average annual rate of welcome friends from Indian media 9.5%. The Chinese people’s lives have 8. Religious Freedom in Xinjiang to visit Xinjiang to get firsthand gone from shortage to abundance, Uyghur Autonomous Region, experience on the economic and from poverty to moderate prosperity. China social development, and freedom of More than 700 million people in religious belief in Xinjiang. poverty under the current UN In recent years, Xinjiang enjoys a standards have been successfully so un d m o m en tum o f so ci o -

AMBASSADOR LUO ZHAOHUI VISITS MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

On October 6, Ambassador Luo Zhaohui and his wife Dr.Jiang Yili visited the Manipal University in Karnataka and met with Pro Chancellor Dr. H.S. Ballal of the academy. They exchanged views on the second round of Dialogue for China-India Relations and cooperation between China and Indian universities. Chinese Consul General in Mumbai Mr. Tang Guocai and Counselor Li Ya of the Embassy attended the meeting.

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THE MEETING OF WORKING MECHANISM FOR CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION ON CHINA-INDIA BORDER AFFAIRS HELD IN CHENGDU From September 27 to 28, 2018, the Foreign Ministries, Defence c o u n t r i e s, f u r t h e r i n t e n s i f y the 12th Meeting of Working Ministries and other departments of communication and coordination Mechanism for Consultation and the two sides attended the meeting. between the diplomatic and defense Coordination on China-India Border departments of the two countries, Affairs was held in Chengdu. The two sides reviewed the properly manage and control the D i r e c t o r - G e n e r a l o f t h e situation in the China-India border border-related issues, enhance Department of Boundary and areas since this year, and exchanged exchanges and cooperation in border Ocean Affairs of the Foreign in-depth views on such topics as defense and jointly safeguard peace Ministry Yi Xianliang and Joint border control and enhancing and tranquility in the border areas, so Secretary of the East Asia Division confidence-building measures in the as to create a sound atmosphere for of the Ministry of External Affairs border areas. Both sides agreed to well the healthy and stable development Pranay Verma of India co-chaired implement the spirit of consensus of China-India relations. the meeting. Representatives from reached by the leaders of the two

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ACUPUNCTURE SEMINAR IN MEMORY OF DR. KOTNIS HELD IN INDIA

On October 10th 2018, Seminar on Role of Acupuncture for Healthy Life in Memory of Dr. Kotnis was held in Panipat, Haryana on the occasion of his 108 birthday. Counselor Zhu Xiaohong of Embassy of China in India was invited to attend the seminar and delivered a speech. The guests including Mme Sumedha Ktariya, Deputy Commissioner of Panipat, Dr. Inderjit Singh, Director of Dr. Kotnis Accupuncture Hospital and Dr. Debasis Bakshi, Secretary General of Acupuncture Science Association were present too.

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External Affairs CHINA, ANGOLA AGREE TO PROMOTE TIES AS PRESIDENTS MEET IN BEIJING

Beijing, Oct. 9 — Chinese has injected vigor and opportunities and grave concerns.” President Xi Jinping held talks with into the development of China-Africa visiting Angolan President Joao and China-Angola ties, calling on the Xi said that China has empathy Lourenco in Beijing Tuesday, agreeing two sides to work together to actively with the historical experiences of to continue developing bilateral ties. and quickly promote the development African countries and fir mly of ties. supports people of African countries Xi said he is glad to see the second in opposing foreign interference, and visit to Beijing in about a month by “China is confident of the future independently choosing their path of Lourenco, who came to attend the of bilateral cooperation,” Xi said, development. 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on urging the two sides to “cement China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) political mutual trust, strengthen Xi said he expects the two sides in early September. high-level contacts, deepen strategic to implement the results of the 2018 communication, and understand and Beijing Summit of the FOCAC, Xi said the success of the summit support each other’s core interests promote the eight major initiatives

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unveiled at the summit to realize early make the international order more China and Africa as a whole, and that progress, and advance the Belt and just and equitable. African countries highly appreciate Road Initiative. China’s cooperation with Africa “on The Angolan president said that the basis of Africa’s actual needs and The Chinese president called on Angola and China have maintained its taking tangible measures without the two sides to advance the strategic close high-level exchanges, which attaching any political conditions or i n t e g r a t i o n o f e a c h o t h e r ’s shows the two sides attach great interference in African countries’ development plans, strengthen importance to the relations. internal affairs.” cooperation in traditional areas, expand new growth points in mutually Noting that for a long time, “ T h e c o o p e r a t i o n p l a n s beneficial cooperation, and promote bilateral cooperation has played a proposed by China within the the industrialization and economic positive role in the economic and framework of the FOCAC has a very diversification of Angola. social development of Angola, positive impact on the development Lourenco said that Angola looks of African countries,” Lourenco said. Xi also said it is necessary to forward to further strengthening expand people-to-people exchanges bilateral cooperation in infrastructure “It is hoped that cooperation and exchanges between local areas. construction and people’s livelihood, between Angola and China will t o b e t t e r p r o m o t e A n g o l a ’s become a model for Africa-China He called for closer multilateral development. cooperation.” coordination, expecting the two sides to jointly safeguard multilateralism, Lourenco said that the FOCAC He said Angola values China’s build an open world economy and has promoted cooperation between important influence in international

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a f f a i r s , a n d h a i l e d C h i n a ’s should be decided by all countries, cooperative documents. constructive role in addressing hot- expressing the will to cooperate spot issues in Africa. closely with China in multilateral Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and affairs. China’s top legislator Li Zhanshu also The Angolan president said that met with Lourenco Tuesday. Angola supports multilateralism and The two presidents also watched advocates that the world’s future the signing of a series of bilateral XI MEETS LATVIAN PRESIDENT Beijing, Sept. 18 — Chinese equality so as to benefit the two Asia and Europe. President Xi Jinping met with his peoples,” Xi said. Latvian counterpart Raimonds “China and Europe, as two Vejonis in Beijing Tuesday. Noting that Latvia is the first stabilizing forces in the world and among countries in the Baltic Sea two major economies, should Vejonis is in China to attend the region to sign a document on strengthen strategic communication, annual meeting of the Summer Davos cooperation with China on the Belt maintain opening up to each other, Forum in north China’s Tianjin. and Road initiative, Xi said the two and jointly uphold multilateralism countries should facilitate the and build an open world economy “China stands ready to deepen alignment of their development through China-Europe cooperation, political trust, expand economic and strategies, increase cooperation in to contribute to world peace, stability trade cooperation and enhance s u c h a r e a s a s l o g i s t i c s a n d and development,” said Xi. people-to-people exchanges with infrastructure construction, and help Latvia based on mutual respect and promote interconnectivity between T h i s i s t h e c o m m o n

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responsibility China and Europe within the framework of China-EU logistics and tourism, and people-to- share, he said. and China-CEEC cooperation people exchanges. mechanism. Deeming the cooperation “ L a t v i a i s c o m m i t t e d t o between China and the Central and Vejonis spoke highly of the promoting the development of Eastern Europe Countries (CEEC) China-proposed Belt and Road Europe-China ties,” said Vejonis. “an important component of China- initiative and the China-CEEC Europe relations” as well as “a bridge cooperation mechanism, saying he Xi and Vejonis also witnessed the connecting the Belt and Road hoped the two countries could signing of cooperative documents initiative with Europe,” Xi proposed strengthen cooperation in the fields after their meeting. China and Latvia step up cooperation of trade, investment, transportation, XI SENDS CONGRATULATORY LETTER TO 35TH ANNUAL PLENARY SESSION OF INTERACTION COUNCIL Beijing, Sept. 28, Chinese Annual Plenary Session of the In the letter, Xi, on behalf of the President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a InterAction Council which opened in Chinese government and Chinese congratulatory letter to the 35th Beijing. people, and in his own name,

News From China October 2018 41 External Affairs extended his congratulations on the made continuous efforts on solving collaboration in engaging in global opening of the session and sincere global challenges and played an active g over nance, fir mly suppor ts welcome to the members of the role in safeguarding world peace and multilateralism, and actively InterAction Council present at the promoting common development, Xi promotes the building of a new type session. said. of international relations as well as a community with a shared future for Xi said the reform of the global The session focused on topics humanity. g o ve r n a n c e s y s t e m a n d t h e about global governance affairs, Xi international order was accelerating, said, adding that he believed it would “We stand ready to work with the and it has become a general trend and help various parties deepen their i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m mu n i t y t o the common task for all countries to consensus and improve the global strengthen the exploration and strengthen global governance and governance system. practice on improving the global improve the global governance governance system and jointly build a system. He stressed that China always better future for humanity, “ Xi said, follows the principle of achieving adding that he wished the session a The InterAction Council has shared growth through discussion and complete success. CHINA, NETHERLANDS CALL FOR FREE TRADE AGAINST PROTECTIONISM

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The HagueHE HAGUE, Oct. 15 China-Germany agreement over the ageing and other global challenges. ,China and the Netherlands on building of a chemical production site Monday appealed for global efforts to in China, Li said China’s new policy to China is willing to discuss with promote free trade and safeguard f u r t h e r o p e n u p i t s b a s i c the Netherlands to open its senior multilateralism in order to tackle the manufacturing sector by removing service industry, Li said. common challenges confronting the foreign ownership restrictions is world. applicable to all. For his part, Rutte urged all big countries to work collectively on an In a joint press conference with “The policy is not just for some open, fair and multilateral trading Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in specific companies of some specific system, saying that the Netherlands The Hague, visiting Chinese Premier countries,” he said, adding that some and China will make joint efforts to Li Keqiang said that the two countries European enterprises are among the cope with global challenges. will cement consensus and work first that benefit from the policy. together with all sides to boost free China will further liberalize its “Free and fair trade is about not trade and further improve the financial services market and expand only how we can share the cake, it is multilateral trading system against the market access in manufacturing and also about how we can make the cake backdrop of growing uncertainties. services industries, Li told the press. bigger,” Rutte said.

“Free trade is not a rejection of He said he hopes that companies Speaking highly of the two fair trade,” Li said. “Without free from all over the world can seize the countries’ fruitful cooperation in trade, there is no fair trade; while opportunities brought by the new various areas and joint efforts in without fair trade, free trade will not round of reform and opening-up in dealing with challenges such as gain sustainable development.” China so as to achieve win-win results climate change, Rutte said the and common development. Netherlands will work with China to As for multilateralism, Li said, it further promote bilateral ties and does not mean disrespect for country- Under the current circumstances, cooperation. to-country relations, but a promotion Li said China and the Netherlands Li is on an official visit to the t o t h e d e m o c r a t i z a t i o n o f need to open markets wider to each European country. During his three-day international politics. other, deepen cooperation in stay, he will also meet with Dutch King traditional industries including Willem-Alexander as well as L i r e i t e r a t e d C h i n a ’ s agriculture and energy, and seek new parliamentary leaders. The premier is determination to be more open to the cooperation in such fields as hi-tech also set to visit a hi-tech exhibition and world, saying that his country will manufacturing and services. address a business forum in The Hague. continue to expand its markets for Dutch investments in such areas as During their talks, the two leaders The visit to the Netherlands is agriculture and services. a g r e e d t o f u r t h e r e n h a n c e Li’s first as Chinese premier and also cooperation between their countries the first by a Chinese premier in 14 Answering a question on a recent against climate change, population years. CHINA TO BOOST TIES WITH TAJIKISTAN TO NEW LEVELS: PREMIER LI

Dushanbe, Oct. 13, China and Li made the remarks when Li said Tajikistan is the first leg of Tajikistan will support each other and holding talks with Tajik Prime his Eurasian trip, which demonstrates seek common development to boost Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda in the importance China attaches to the bilateral ties to new levels, Chinese Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, comprehensive strategic partnership Premier Li Keqiang said. on Saturday. with Tajikistan.

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Noting the rapid and healthy strengthened, with more to be done in building the Belt and Road, enhance g rowth of bilateral ties and transportation, energy, and border bilateral practical cooperation in cooperation in all areas at the infrastructure development. trade, energy, transportation, moment, Li said China stands ready to a g r i c u l t u r e, i nve s t m e n t a n d strengthen the synergy of the Belt and Cooperation on agriculture needs financing, expand cultural and Road Initiative with Tajikistan’s to be expanded, he said, adding that people-to-people exchanges, among development strategy to advance the focus is agricultural processing others, to maintain the healthy and good-neighborliness and practical and import of more high-quality Tajik steady development of the bilateral cooperation across the matrix. farm products. ties.

Speaking in details, Li said Li also spoke of the need to Rasulzoda said Tajikistan is ready cooperation in economy and trade improve the business environment, to coordinate closely with China and investment must be expanded. strengthen cultural and people-to- under the SCO framework. Leading and trustworthy Chinese people exchanges, and tighten companies are encouraged to invest in coordination and cooperation under After the talks, Li and Rasulzoda Tajikistan in the fields of energy, the framework of the Shanghai witnessed the signing of documents power, mineral exploitation, industrial Cooperation Organization (SCO). on political, trade, customs, and local capacity and processing. cooperation, and jointly met the Rasulzoda said Tajikistan is press. He said connectivity should be willing to take an active part in

44 News From China October 2018 External Affairs CHINA TO CONTINUE TO HELP PROMOTE AFGHAN RECONCILIATION, RECONSTRUCTION: PREMIER

Dushanbe, Oct. 12, China will Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah China will continue with its friendly continue to play a constructive role in Abdullah on the sidelines of the 17th policy toward Afghanistan and hopes promoting the political reconciliation meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation to see the security situation in in Afghanistan and help with the Organization Council of Heads of Afghanistan keep improving so as to country’s peaceful reconstruction, Gover nment in Tajik capital provide a peaceful and stable said Chinese Premier Li Keqiang here Dushanbe. environment for development. on Friday. Calling Afghanistan a traditional Li said China will continue to Li’s remarks came as he met with friend and good neighbor, Li said support the Afghan government in

News From China October 2018 45 External Affairs safeguarding national security and China also encourages more Noting that China has always stability and promoting the Afghan- capable Chinese enterprises to been a good friend of Afghanistan, led and Afghan-owned political p a r t i c i p a t e i n A f g h a n i s t a n’s Abdullah expressed his gratitude to reconciliation and will continue to infrastructure construction so as to China for its long-term assistance to play a constructive role to this end. boost the country’s connectivity his country. with other countries in the region, C h i n a i s w i l l i n g t o h e l p said Li. Afghanistan is willing to enhance Afghanistan boost reconstruction and cooperation with China in such areas improve its people’s livelihood by He added that China will enhance as economy and trade, electricity a l i g n i n g t h e t wo c o u n t r i e s ’ anti-terror cooperation and personnel generation, agricultural produce and d e ve l o p m e n t s t r a t e g i e s a n d training with Afghanistan, and counterterrorism, and to actively dee pening bilateral practical promote trilateral cooperation among participate in China-Afghanistan- cooperation, said the premier. China, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan cooperation, said Abdullah. CHINESE PREMIER LAUDS BILATERAL TIES WITH RUSSIA

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Dushanbe, Oct. 12, Chinese meeting of the two countries’ leaders enhance bilateral high-quality Premier Li Keqiang on Friday lauded at the fourth Eastern Economic cooperation. t h e C h i n a - R u s s i a b i l a t e r a l Forum (EEF) held in September in relationship, which has kept high-level Russia’s Far East city of Vladivostok. For his part, Medvedev said with development momentum and made steady and practical cooperation in all r e m a r k a b l e a ch i e ve m e n t s i n New impetus can be injected into fields, positive development of economic cooperation. bilateral cooperation by expanding energy cooperation and deepened cooperation fields and converging regional exchanges, the bilateral trade Li made the remarks when interests of both countries, Li said. is expected to exceed 100 billion U.S. meeting with his Russian counterpart dollars this year. Dmitry Medvedev on the sidelines of Under the current complex and the 17th meeting of the Council of changing international situation, Russia is willing to work with Heads of Government of the China is willing to innovate China to safeguard multilateralism Shanghai Cooperation Organization cooperation ideas together with and free trade, contributing to the held here. Russia to further explore potential, Li world peace, stability and prosperity, said. said Medvedev. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen comprehensive strategic He added that cooperation in He also said that he expects to visit coordination with Russia, Li said energy, finance, as well as science and China this year for the China-Russia when speaking of the successful technology, should be boosted to Prime Ministers’ Regular Meeting. MULTILATERALISM, SHARED PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT – Statement by H.E. Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of The People’s Republic of China at the General Debate of The 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 28 September 2018

Madam President, Charter and enhanced by the vision we face, and must remain vigilant. and practice of multilateralism. It has, W h a t w e s e e t o d a y i s t h a t E ve r y S e p t e m b e r, g l o b a l over the past 70 years or more, international rules and multilateral attention focuses on the United brought about general peace and rapid mechanisms are under attack, and the Nations and on this stately Assembly development. A people-centered international landscape is filled with Hall. People watch closely what is p h i l o s o p hy h a s g a i n e d w i d e uncertainties and destabilizing happening here, hoping that the acceptance, and broad consensus has factors. United Nations will deliver to the formed on the need for inter- world peace, development, harmony d e p e n d e n c e a n d w i n - w i n Should we stay committed to and prosperity. People look to the UN cooperation. Yet, it is also true that the multilateralism or let unilateralism to help realize their dream for a better international order today faces have its way? Should we seek to life, a UN that is committed to problems and challenges and needs uphold the architecture of the world “Making the United Nations Relevant steady reform and improvement. order or allow it to be eroded upon to All People”, thus making our world and collapse? These are questions of a better place for everyone to live in. The world is changing. As we critical importance bearing on the The contemporary international c e l e b r a t e m a n k i n d ’s p r o u d future of all countries and the destiny order, which began with the founding achievements and progress in an ever- of mankind, questions that all of the United Nations, is based on the changing world, we must never lose countries must carefully reflect on purposes and principles of the UN sight of the challenges and difficulties and seek answers to.

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China’s answer is clear-cut. All century. Also unseen before are the engagement of countries in the along, China has upheld the problems and challenges we are faced world. It is imperative that we work international order and pursued with. No country can meet them alone together to uphold the international multilateralism. Though once kept or stay immune to their impact. What system with the United Nations at its out of the UN for 22 years, China has we need to do is to re place core as well as the multilateral trading never wavered in its conviction to confrontation with cooperation and system centering on the World Trade multilateralism and to the purposes coercion with consultation. We must Organization. and principles of the UN Charter. stick together as one big family instead China stayed true to its commitment of forming closed circles. We must Multilateralism requires a strong throughout the negotiation process promote common development United Nations. China supports on its return to the GATT and then through consultation instead of Secretary-General Guterres in his accession to the WTO, negotiations taking a winner-takes-all approach. endeavor to advance reform of the that lasted 15 long years and were This is a sure way for a bright future to UN system in the three critical areas concluded at a certain price. China be ushered in to the world. of peace and security, economic fulfilled its promise and integrated d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i n t e r n a l itself into the world economic system. Second, we must act upon rules management. Such reform should be After the international financial crisis and order. State-to-state relations led by member states. It should be broke out, China chose not to stand should be based on credibility, not designed to prioritize concerns of idly by but to work together with other willful revocation of commitments. developing countries, make the UN countries to tide over rough times. For International cooperation should be more efficient and enhance oversight years running, China has contributed guided by rules, not impulse. and accountability. Crucial to the to over 30% of global growth. It has Practicing multilateralism is, first and UN’s proper functioning is stable and played its part in helping restore foremost, about upholding the UN predictable funding. China will global recovery. Charter, observing international law continue to fulfill its due financial and the basic norms governing obligations, and China calls upon In the face of new developments international relations and honoring other member states to pay their and severe challenges, China will keep international agreements reached membership contributions and to its commitment and remain a upon through negotiations. peacekeeping assessments on time champion of multilateralism. and in full. Standing at this podium back in 2015, Third, we must uphold fairness Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his and justice. In international affairs, Madam President, statement reflecting the keen fairness and justice means equality understanding of mankind’s common between all countries, big or small. It The course of development and interests and the future of our planet, means responsibility for big countries p r o g r e s s f o r h u m a n i t y i s called for building a community with a to help the small and the rich to assist unstoppable. Peace, reconciliation shared future for mankind. This major the poor. Fairness and justice also and harmony are the surging trend, initiative is in keeping with the trend means respect for other countries’ while war, conflict and terror are of history, and it echoes the call of the sovereignty, independence and opposed by all. Equality, mutual trust times. It adds to our conviction and territorial integrity, as well as their and win-win cooperation are the call strength as we pursue the common choice of development path and the of our times, whereas power politics endeavor to protect this global village. right to a better life and to more and the law of the jungle find no It points to the direction for us to development opportunities. support. As a major responsible work together to open up an even country, China commits itself to the better future for mankind. To uphold Fourth, we must act to deliver real path of peaceful development, and multilateralism in the new era, we results. Multilateralism is not about China will work with other countries believe the following principles need making empty rhetoric. It must be and contribute its share to global to be adhered to: pursued to solve problems. Efforts peace and security. must be targeted, results-oriented, First, we must pursue win-win and measured by visible progress. Since this year, the situation on cooperation. Our world is undergoing Whether a multilateral mechanism the Korean Peninsula has seen a profound changes unseen in a works depends on the will and major turnaround thanks to the

48 News From China October 2018 External Affairs efforts of all parties concerned. jeopardized. That is a scenario in traditional security challenges. In the China, on its part, has contributed to which no one stands to gain. China new frontiers of global governance such development. China supports urges parties concerned to continue like cyber space and outer space, state all-out improvement of relations observing and implementing the sovereignty must be upheld, rules between the North and the South of JCPOA. On this basis, possibility observed, and responsibilities the Peninsula, as well as efforts to could be explored for a dialogue honored. Terrorism, a menace to the facilitate dialogues between the platform that is inclusive and entire human society, should by no DPRK and the US. China encourages transparent to facilitate proper means be justified. Security Council the DPRK to continue moving along settlement of each party’s concerns resolutions must be earnestly t h e r i g h t d i r e c t i o n o f through dialogue and consultation. implemented to counter cyber denuclearization. At the same time, terrorism, terrorist financing and the we believe it is also right for the US to The question of Palestine must spread of radical narratives, so as to make timely and positive responses so not be marginalized. For more than remove the breeding ground of as to truly meet the DPRK half way. seven decades, peace and justice have terrorism. China will continue to honor its due remained elusive in that part of the international responsibility and world. On this issue, what the Madam President, obligation, and will strictly implement international community needs most Security Council resolutions related to is not proposal or initiative, but rather Development is essential for our the DPRK. Meanwhile, China calls resolve and action. To implement the world today. We need to address both upon the Security Council to take two-state solution, a new round of insufficient development and, more timely actions in light of the peace-promoting efforts need to be impor tant, the imbalance in development and changes of the made to explore a new mediation development. There is no one-size- situation to create more favorable mechanism. To that end, China will fits-all model. Every country is conditions for a peaceful settlement play its part and Chinese humanitarian entitled to explore a development of the Peninsula issue through assistance to the Palestinian people path that suits itself to deliver political and diplomatic means. will continue. happiness and security to its people, Effective settlement of the issue and bring a future of confidence and requires complete denuclearization as The issue involving Rakhine State hope to its children. Countries face well as establishment of a peace of Myanmar cannot be resolved various questions in development. mechanism. Only when the two overnight, and steady progress needs Questions themselves could be wheels move in tandem can the issue to be made through a three-phased turned into drivers for reform, and be truly resolved and can peace start process involving cessation of solutions to problems could bring to dawn. violence, return of displaced persons about development. a n d e c o n o m i c d e ve l o p m e n t . Regarding the Iranian nuclear Myanmar and Bangladesh are Economic globalization should issue, now is a crucial time for inseparable neighbors, and could well not be a process for some to gain and continued implementation of the be inseparable partners. Yesterday, at others to lose, still less should it result Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action my meeting with colleagues from in widening the gap between the (JCPOA). The JCPOA is a consensus- Myanmar and Bangladesh and also in North and the South. It is important based multilateral ag reement the presence of Secretary-General that we adapt ourselves to the trend endorsed by the UN Security Council. Guterres, agreement was reached of economic globalization, and see to It serves the common interests of all between Myanmar and Bangladesh on it that such a process is open, p a r t i e s c o n c e r n e d a n d t h e accelerating the return of the first inclusive, balanced and win-win to international community at large. If batch of displaced persons. We deliver benefits to all. t h e a g r e e m e n t f a i l s t o b e believe Myanmar and Bangladesh are implemented, the international capable of resolving this issue I n t e r n a t i o n a l t r a d e i s nuclear non-proliferation regime will p r o p e r l y t h r o u g h f r i e n d l y complementary and win-win by be undermined, the authority and role negotiations. nature. It should not be a zero-sum of the Security Council challenged, game in which one gains at the and peace and stability in both this China supports the UN’s leading expense of others, and no one should r e g i o n a n d t h e w i d e r wo r l d role in coordinating responses to non- be allowed to place its own interest

News From China October 2018 49 External Affairs above the interest of others. China’s reform and opening-up China will not reverse course or shut Protectionism will only hurt oneself, program. Over the past 40 years, we the door close. China will open still and unilateral moves will bring have worked hard and forged ahead wider to the world. China will not damage to all. Regarding trade successfully along a path of socialism erect market barriers but will expand frictions, China stands for a proper with Chinese characteristics. access to the Chinese market. Of all settlement based on rules and developing countries in the world, consensus through dialogue and T h i s p a t h h a s b r o u g h t China has been the fastest in opening consultation on an equal footing. fundamental changes to China. Over up to a level that is unparalleled by China will not be blackmailed or yield the past 40 years, more than 700 others. When it comes to overall to pressure. China has taken steps not million of the Chinese population t a r i f f r e d u c t i o n , C h i n a h a s just to defend its own legitimate rights have been lifted out of absolute accomplished more than what it and interests. China is also acting to poverty, which accounts for over 70% committed when joining the WTO. uphold the free trade system and of the global total in the same period. The breadth of China’s openness in international rules and order for the A basic medical insurance system has services is close to the average level benefit of global recovery and the been set up to cover the 1.35 billion of developed countries. This common interests of all countries. Chinese people, and a social pension November, China will host the first network accessible to over 900 million International Import Expo in Implementation of the 2030 people is now fully instituted, all as Shanghai. It will be yet another major Agenda for Sustainable Development part of China’s contribution to step to open China’s market. should top the agenda of the current human development and progress. Countries are welcome to take an session of the General Assembly. We Starting from scratch, China has built active part in the event. n e e d t o i n c o r p o r a t e t h e some 25,000 kilometers of high- implementation of this agenda into speed railway. This accounts for two The Belt and Road Initiative the development strategies of thirds of the global total and helps proposed by President Xi Jinping is a m e m b e r s t a t e s a n d p u r s u e elevate global infrastr ucture public good China offers the world. innovation-driven, coordinated, green construction. According to polls Indeed, it has grown into the largest and open development that benefits c o n d u c t e d b y a u t h o r i t a t i v e p l a t f o r m f o r i n t e r n a t i o n a l all. We need to forge closer international polling agencies, China cooperation. It aims to deliver partnerships for development and tops global rankings in terms of benefits for all through consultation pursue international development p u b l i c s a t i s f a c t i o n w i t h i t s and cooperation. The Initiative is cooperation with the UN at its center, d e ve l o p m e n t a n d o f p u b l i c open, transparent and inclusive; it is North-South cooperation as the main confidence in the future of based on international rules and laws, channel, supplemented by South- development. and it aims to achieve green, South cooperation. To meet climate environment-friendly and sustainable change is crucial to achieving The path of development China development. It is about pursuing sustainable development. China pursues has provided the world with common prosperity through greater hopes to see negotiations on the o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r c o m m o n c o m p l e m e n t a r i t y a m o n g implementation guidelines of the development. Over the past 40 years, p a r t i c i p a t i n g c o u n t r i e s. B y Paris Agreement be concluded, as China’s foreign trade has registered an September this year, over 130 scheduled, by the end of this year to average annual growth of 14.5%. This c o u n t r i e s a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l boost joint efforts for global has sustained impetus for global o r g a n i z a t i o n s h a v e s i g n e d ecological conservation. growth and offered the world a huge agreements on Belt and Road Chinese market. We have every cooperation with China. Next year, Madam President, c o n f i d e n c e t o m a i n t a i n t h e China will host the second Belt and momentum and realize high-quality Road Forum for International In pursuing our common cause development. China will speed up Cooperation, and we welcome all for development and progress for efforts to build an advanced parties to go and attend this event. humankind, China has worked in economic system, and this will create partnership with other countries of greater trade opportunities and an China is the largest developing the international community. This even better investment environment country in the world. To strengthen year marks the 40th anniversary of for other countries. Going forward, cooperation and solidarity with other

50 News From China October 2018 External Affairs developing countries has been and will remain unchanged. multilateralism and world peace and will continue to be the staunch development. We hope that all of us strategic priority for China’s Madam President, in the international community will diplomacy. This is determined by support the UN in playing its central what defines China as a country and The United Nations is the role in international affairs. And we by the system and values China premium platform to advocate and call upon people of all countries to upholds. No matter how much China practice multilateralism. We hope the join hands and work together to build has grown in strength, and however current session of the General a community with a shared future for the international landscape may Assembly will go down in the record mankind. change, this strategic priority of China f o r i t s p a r t i n u p h o l d i n g WANG YI DELIVERS A SPEECH AT THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES (US)

On September 28, 2018 local the 73rd Session of the United d e l i v e r e d a s p e e c h t i t l e d time, State Councilor and Foreign Nations General Assembly in New “Opportunities or Challenges, Minister Wang Yi, who was attending York, the United States (US), Partner or Rival” at the Council on

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Foreign Relations of the US. yielded significant results over the past friends believe that once China 40 years, promoting respective develops, it would seek hegemony, Wang Yi expressed that this year development and benefitting people and even challenge and replace the marks the 40th anniversary of the on both sides. At the same time, US leadership in the world. This is publication of the Joint Communiqué however, as two countries with o b v i o u s l y a h u g e s t r a t e g i c between China and the US on significant differences in historical miscalculation. Unfortunately, this establishing diplomatic relations. It is c u l t u r e , s o c i a l s y s t e m s a n d kind of suspicion with its own necessary for us to objectively d e ve l o p m e n t l e ve l s, d o u b t s, imagination is spreading, which examine the changes that have taken differences and even frictions may magnifies existing contradictions, place in each other with the telescopes emerge as both sides interact more creates new doubts and makes it of history, calibrate bilateral relations, closely with each other and their more difficult and complicated for and well grasp the direction of future interests are more intertwined. It is China and the US to resolve specific advancement. T hanks to the not surprising and there is no need to problems. I want to make it clear to unremitting efforts made by several panic either. you that China will surely take a generations of leaders from both development path different from that sides as well as the efforts of people Wang Yi pointed out that the of a traditional power. This path with from all walks of life in both deep-seated crux of the problems we Chinese characteristics determines countries, China-US cooperation has face at present is that some American that China will not repeat the old path

52 News From China October 2018 External Affairs in which a strong power would surely the neighboring countries on land, relations between the Republic of seek hegemony, and that China will have sent the most military personnel Korea (ROK) and the DPRK. neither become another US, nor to peacekeeping missions among the Thanks to China’s adherence and the challenge or replace the US. five permanent members of the UN efforts from various parties, Security Council as well as have important turn, like what we have Wang Yi pointed out that China become the second largest financial seen this year, occurs on the Korean f o l l o w s a p a t h o f p e a c e f u l contributor to peacekee ping Peninsula situation. China has development. The Chinese people operations of the UN. China has become a pillar safeguarding have never had the gene of external become the engine driving global international order. We have actively expansion. Today, adhering to growth. We served as a ballast stone to i n t e g r a t e d i n t o t h e c u r r e n t following the path of peaceful stabilize the world economy in the international system and joined development has been written into Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 and the nearly all the important inter- the Constitution of the People’s international financial crisis in 2008. g ove r n m e n t a l i n t e r n a t i o n a l Re p u b l i c o f C h i n a a n d t h e With the transition from high-speed organizations, playing an increasingly Constitution of the Communist Party growth to high-quality development, significant role in the global of China. China follows a path of China is bound to increasingly expand governance system. win-win cooperation. On the ancient o p e n i n g u p a n d b r i n g m o r e Silk Road, we upheld openness, development opportunities to the Wang Yi said that is China, which inclusiveness, mutual benefit and win- world. China has become an example adheres to the path of peace, win results. China’s reform and o f e r a d i c a t i n g p o v e r t y a n d cooperation and openness, an opening up aims to integrate and backwardness. Nearly 800 million opportunity or challenge on earth? Is cooperate with all countries in the people have been lifted out of China, which plays an active and wo r l d i n c l u d i n g t h e U S f o r poverty, covering more than 70 constructive role in the international development. The joint construction percent of the global total. In arena, a partner or a rival? It is of the Belt and Road Initiative addition, we actively help other believed that anyone who harbors no proposed by President Xi Jinping has developing countries implement the prejudices will make a rational grown into the most popular platform 2030 Agenda for Sustainable judgment. China-US relations are the for cooperation in the world. China Development. China’s foreign aid common assets of the two countries, follows a path of seeking common aims to elevate the independent and which need our joint attention. The ground while shelving differences. sustainable development capacity of current China-US relations are again Gentlemen seek harmony but not each country, and China respects the at a crossroad. If the two sides take a uniformity. We always believe that all needs of the recipient country in the positive and tolerant attitude toward countries can live in harmony and first place. China has become an ally each other, expand and deepen exchange with and learn from each of the cause of international counter- positive cooperation, and properly other. Regardless of the past, present terrorism. We actively help relevant m a n a g e d i f f e r e n c e s a n d or future, China will neither copy countries enhance the capability contradictions, we will open up better models of foreign countries nor building of counter-terrorism, and prospects. It is hoped that the far- require other countries to copy help fundamentally remove the sighted figures from all circles of China’s practices. breeding grounds for terrorism. both countries will take concrete China has become the partner actions to maintain the healthy and Wang Yi stressed that China has mediating hotspot issues. We actively stable development of China-US become a force for safeguarding push for the contact between the US relations and jointly steer the bilateral world peace. We have peacefully and the Democratic People’s Republic relations in the right direction. settled the border issues with most of of Korea (DPRK) and easing the

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Culture & Life FULL TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW WITH XINJIANG GOVERNMENT CHIEF ON COUNTERTERRORISM, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN XINJIANG Beijing, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — crimes. A child of a Uygur police secure. We have laid a good Correspondents at Xinhua News officer who died in the line of duty foundation for completely solving Agency have recently interviewed wrote me a letter. In emotional words, the deeply-rooted problems that Shohrat Zakir, chairman of the the letter reads: “My father sacrificed affect the region’s long-term stability. Government of Xinjiang Uygur his life on the counterterrorism Xinjiang has started to enjoy the A u t o n o m o u s R e g i o n , o n frontline. His upright personality will d i v i d e n d o f e f f e c t i v e counterterrorism and the vocational always inspire me. I hope that the counterterrorism efforts with its education and training program in the P a r t y a n d g o v e r n m e n t c a n economy steadily growing, people’s region. The following is the full unwaveringly root out terrorism so livelihood improving, and overall transcript of the interview: that no children grow up without their progress being made in all respects. Question: Would you please fathers.” In 2017, the region had a 7.6 percent brief us on the current situation in Facing complex and grave growth in GDP while the per capita Xinjiang, given that under the circumstances as well as the pressing disposable income of urban and rural influence of international terrorism anti-terrorism desire of the people, residents increased by 8.1 percent and and religious extremism, the number the Chinese g over nment has 8.5 percent, respectively. Tourism of violent terrorist attacks had been resolutely taken measures in boomed in 2017 when the region on the rise in parts of the region over a preventing and combating violent registered more than 100 million trips period of time? terrorist crimes in accordance with the by domestic and international Answer: Since the 1990s, the law. In the past few years, under the tourists, a year-on-year growth of “three evil forces” (terrorism, firm leadership of the Communist 32.4 percent. In the first nine months extremism and separatism) in China Party of China (CPC) Central of this year, Xinjiang has already and abroad have plotted, organized Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping recorded 132 million trips by tourists and conducted thousands of violent at the core, Xinjiang has thoroughly from home and abroad, a 40 percent terrorist attacks including bombings, carried out the policies of the CPC year-on-year increase. Many people assassinations, poisoning, arson, Central Committee on governing who have visited Xinjiang used social assaults, unrest and riots, causing the Xinjiang, unswervingly worked for media to extol the region’s progress: deaths of a large number of innocent the general goal of ensuring social Today’s Xinjiang is not only beautiful people and hundreds of police stability and long-term security and but also safe and stable. No matter officers, as well as immeasurable made major achievements in fighting where they are or at what time of the property damage. The horrific crimes against terrorism and safeguarding day, people are no longer afraid of of terrorists not only severely stability. Now Xinjiang is generally going out, shopping, dining and undermined the stable and peaceful stable, with the situation under traveling. order and the atmosphere of control and improving. In the past 21 Question: It has been reported solidarity and progress of Xinjiang, months, no violent terrorist attacks that Xinjiang has launched a but also trampled upon the essential have occurred and the number of vocational education and training human rights of people of all ethnic criminal cases, including those program in a bid to facilitate its groups in the region, such as their endangering public security, has efforts to counter terrorism and rights to life, health, property and dropped significantly. Public security extremism. What’s the thinking development. People of all ethnic has notably improved with religious behind this move? groups in Xinjiang were enraged and extremism effectively contained, A n s w e r : Te r r o r i s m a n d shared hatred toward the terrorist while people are now feeling more extremism go against human

54 News From China October 2018 Culture & Life civilization and are the common is still a long-standing, complicated mechanisms. Together with the e n e m y o f t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l and serious issue and calls for high Criminal Procedure Law, these laws community. Countering terrorism and aler t. In par ticular, the four and regulations have formed a eradicating extremism is a global issue prefectures in southern Xinjiang were relatively sound Chinese anti- as well as a global headache. Over the threatened by terrorism and seriously terrorism legal framework. While years, many countries have pursued influenced by the spread of religious strictly following the Constitution, approaches to countering terrorism extremism in the past. Some residents the law on regional ethnic autonomy and extremism according to their own there have a limited command of the and the legislation law, Xinjiang has conditions and have made headway in country’s common language and a taken its local conditions into this regard. The international limited sense and knowledge of the consideration and formulated the community has also realized that law. They often have difficulties in region’s enforcement measures of terrorism and extremism are very hard finding employment due to limited t h e a n t i - t e r r o r i s m l a w, d e - to root out and can easily resurge. vocational skills. This has led to a low extremization regulations, among Drawing on the anti-terrorism material-basis for residents to live and others. These laws and regulations are experience of the international work there, making them vulnerable subject to revisions to keep them up community, China has actively to the instigation and coercion of to date. responded to the UN General terrorism and extremism. There is still In practice, when dealing with Assembly’s resolution on Global a long way to go for southern Xinjiang those who have been instigated, Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and has to eradicate the environment and soil coerced, or lured into terrorist or been committed to addressing of terrorism and religious extremism. extremist activities, or people who conditions conducive to the spread of Based on the above-mentioned only committed minor offenses when terrorism, while preventing and situation, Xinjiang has launched a involved in terrorist and extremist combating terrorism. Based on its vocational education and training activities, Xinjiang combines realities, China has combined fighting program according to the law. Its punishment with leniency and gives and preventing terrorism with an purpose is to get rid of the prominence to their rehabilitation emphasis on prevention. China has environment and soil that breeds and redemption in accordance with been actively exploring and applying terrorism and religious extremism and the Criminal Law, the Criminal preventive measures in countering stop violent terrorist activities from Procedure Law, the Anti-Terrorism terrorism and extremism. happening. Law and other relevant laws and Based on its own realities, Question: Could you tell us more regulations. As for most people who Xinjiang has given equal importance about the legal basis and relevant are influenced by terrorism and to fighting and preventing terrorism, procedure of the vocational extremism, those suspected of minor and sought to combine the fight education and training program? criminal offenses but do not have to against violent terrorist crimes with Answer: In recent years, the be subject to penalties or can be the protection of human rights. On Chinese government has accelerated exempted from criminal punishment, one hand, Xinjiang has put emphasis the legislation of its anti-terrorism Xinjiang has provided them with free on strictly countering a small number efforts to strictly prevent and combat vocational training through of violent terrorist crimes according violent terrorist crimes according to vocational education institutions to to law, and spared no efforts in law. improve their ability in commanding protecting the basic human rights of The National People’s Congress the country’s common language, the citizens from the harm of passed the Anti-Terrorism Law in acquiring legal knowledge and terrorism and extremism. On the 2015 and the Ninth Amendment to vocational skills, among others. In other hand, Xinjiang has also stressed the Criminal Law, while the Supreme that way, Xinjiang can better guard addressing the root cause of People’s Procuratorate, together with against the infiltration of terrorism terrorism, and moved to bring the Supreme People’s Court, the and extremism. The detailed around, educate and save the majority Ministry of Public Security, and the procedures include, on the premise of those who committed petty crimes, Ministry of Justice, in 2018 issued that training goals, methods, program through assistance and education, to guidelines on the application of law in completion standards and testing prevent them from becoming victims cases involving terrorism and methods are clearly identified, that of terrorism and extremism. extremism, which have improved and vocational training institutions sign Today, despite the significant clarified the definitions of terrorist an agreement with the trainees. The prog ress Xinjiang has made, crimes, criteria for conviction, case institutions will then conduct the free countering terrorism and extremism handling procedures, and working programs through various forms

News From China October 2018 55 Culture & Life such as collective courses, boarding the education law and Xinjiang’s de- colorful. schools and hands-on training. The extremization regulations. Thirdly, Moreover, the vocational trainees will be issued certificates of vocational learning is taken as a key institutions and schools pay high completion after they meet the way to help trainees find employment. attention to the trainees’ mental required standards. Courses on clothing and footwear health and helped them solve Question: Could you please making, food processing, electronic problems in life. They not only elaborate on the main content of the product assembly, typesetting and provide professional psychological vocational training? printing, hairdressing and e- counseling services, but also duly deal Answer: Currently, Xinjiang has commerce have been set up to suit with complaints from the trainees established a training model with local social needs and job market. and their families. All this shows that professional vocational training Multi-skill training is provided to the management of the vocational institutions as the platform, learning trainees who have the desire and institutions and schools are people- the country’s common language, legal capability to learn, so that they acquire oriented. knowledge, vocational skills, along one to two vocational skills upon Question: Could you please with de-extremization education, as graduation. Businesses in garment elaborate on the progress of the the main content, with achieving making, mobile phone assembly and vocational training? employment as the key direction. The ethnic cuisine catering are arranged to Answer: Through vocational vocational training institutions have offer trainees practical opportunities. training, most trainees have been able set up departments of teaching, In the meantime, they are paid basic to reflect on their mistakes and see management, medical care, logistics incomes and a bonus. The mechanism clearly the essence and harm of and security, and allocated a has taken shape in which the trainees terrorism and religious extremism. corresponding number of faculty, can “learn, practice and earn money.” They have notably enhanced national class advisors, medical, catering, I n d a i l y l i f e , v o c a t i o n a l consciousness, civil awareness, logistics and security staff. institutions and schools strictly awareness of the rule of law and the In the process of learning and implement the spirit of laws and sense of community of the Chinese training, the trainees will advance r e g u l a t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g t h e nation. They have also been able to from learning the country’s common Constitution and religious affairs better tell right from wrong and resist language, to learning legal knowledge regulations, and respect and protect the infiltration of extremist thought. and vocational skills. Firstly, the the customs and habits of various They have become more proactive in trainees will take learning the ethnic groups and their beliefs in diet shaking off poverty, and becoming country’s common language as the and daily life. Faculties of the better off. It has been a common basis to improve their communication institutions and schools also try their practice among them to expect and abilities, gain modern science best to ensure and meet the trainees’ pursue a modern life. They are knowledge and enhance their needs in study, life, and entertainment confident about the future. “I didn’t understanding of Chinese history, on the basis of free education. The understand the country’s common culture and national conditions. The cafeteria prepares nutritious free diets, language, nor did I know about the teaching follows standardized plans, and the dormitories are fully equipped laws. I wouldn’t even have known that textbooks, materials and systems. The with radio, TV, air conditioning, I had made mistakes. But the trainees are taught in various methods bathroom and shower. Indoor and government didn’t give me up. It has suited to their literacy to raise their outdoor sports venues for basketball, actively saved and assisted me, giving abilities to use the country’s common volleyball and table tennis have been me free food, accommodation and language as soon as possible. built, along with reading rooms, education. Now I have made great Secondly, the learning of legal computer labs, film screening rooms, progress in many aspects. I will knowledge is taken as a key part of as well as performance venues such as cherish this opportunity and become cultivating the trainees’ awareness of small auditoriums and open-air stages. a person useful to the country and the nation, citizenship and rule of law. Various activities such as contests on society,” a trainee said. Legal experts are hired to lecture on speech, writing, dancing, singing and On the whole, the following the Constitution, the criminal law and sports are organized. Many trainees achievements have been made. the civil law, etc., and judges, have said that they were previously Firstly, the trainees have gained prosecutors and lawyers are invited to affected by extremist thought and had progress in mastering the country’s teach the criminal law, the law on never participated in such kinds of art common language. In the past, many public security administration, the and sports activities, and now they of them had difficulties in listening, anti-terrorism law, the marriage law, have realized that life can be so speaking and reading. They now are

56 News From China October 2018 Culture & Life able to basically understand and use it My income has increased a lot and I community in countering terrorism in communication, which has have become the main support for my and eradicating extremism. broadened their sources to acquire family. I can stand tall and start According to feedback from the modern knowledge and information. receiving praise from my elders. My vocational education and training Many trainees said they were affected wife has become more considerate. institutions, some trainees have by religious extremism and failed to My kids are proud of me. I have come close to or reached the understand the significance of regained respect and confidence,” a completion standard agreed in the bilingual education. They said they trainee said. training agreements. They are had thought of merely sticking to As a result of the vocational receiving course-completion tests their own ethnic language as the way education and training, the social in an orderly manner. They are to preserve their ethnic culture, so environment of Xinjiang has seen expected to complete their courses they refused to learn the country’s notable changes, with a healthy successfully by the end of this year. common language. Now they have atmosphere on the rise and improper We are busy with their employment realized they should not only learn the practices declining. There has been a arrangements. Meanwhile, Xinjiang common language well, but also growing trend to pursue modern will carry out programs to invite f o r e i g n l a n g u a g e s t o f o l l ow s c i e n t i f i c a n d t e ch n o l o g i c a l investments that suit the vocational modernization trends. knowledge and etiquette; the skills of trainees. By bringing more Secondly, the trainees have been dissemination of religious extremism businesses to Xinjiang, we will increasing their awareness of the rule i s r e s i s t e d c o n s c i o u s l y ; create jobs and alleviate poverty. We of law. Affected or coerced by communication, exchanges and will try to achieve a seamless religious extremist thought, many of integration among various ethnic c o n n e c t i o n b e t we e n s ch o o l the trainees acted under “religion groups are closer; public support for teaching and social employment, so discipline” or “family discipline” that countering terrorism, maintaining that after finishing their courses, the was distorted or concocted by stability and de-extremization is trainees will be able to find jobs and extremists. Many trainees have now stronger; and people of all ethnic earn a well-off life. realized that they are firstly citizens of groups are full of hope for better Next, Xinjiang will further the nation, and their behavior is both lives. implement the strategies and policies protected and regulated by law. They Q u e s t i o n : A f t e r y o u r on the region, set by the CPC Central have truly understood what is introduction, we have got a clear and Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping legitimate and what is not. They now comprehensive understanding of at the core, adhere to the people- also know how to turn to the law for the work of vocational education c e n t e r e d p h i l o s o p h y o f help. “As a divorced woman, I am and training. Would you please give development, properly handle the raising a son and a daughter with the us some information on the future relations between stability and help of my parents, living in poverty. I plan of vocational education and development, and concentrate on the did not know that my ex-husband had training? three major tasks: construction of the obligation to raise the children, Answer: Facts have proven that the core zone of the Silk Road too,” said a female trainee, who is now vocational education and training fits Economic Belt, the implementation able to use the law to claim overdue the reality of current efforts in of the rural vitalization strategy and alimony from her ex-husband. countering terrorism, maintaining the development of the tourism Thirdly, the trainees’ vocational stability and eradicating extremism in industry. It will also take the four skills have been enhanced. Many Xinjiang. It is an effective measure of prefectures in southern Xinjiang as trainees had no vocational skills Xinjiang to explore ways to remove the main battlefield to fight against before. Even though they wanted to the environment and soil of terrorism poverty with targeted measures to get a job, it was hard for them to find and extremism, and prevent violent ensure that by 2020, all rural residents one. By learning vocational skills and terrorist crimes. Since its launch, the living below the poverty line are lifted knowledge, and participating in work has won high recognition and out of poverty. Xinjiang will also practical training, the trainees have sincere support from people of all work to see that people of all ethnic now mastered preliminary practical ethnic groups across Xinjiang. It has groups have a stronger sense of skills. It has gradually become realistic played an important role in achieving fulfillment, happiness and security, for them to increase their incomes, get social stability and enduring peace and and that the gains of development rid of poverty and acquire wealth. security in Xinjiang, and served as a benefit people of all ethnic groups in “Through practicing vocational skills, positive exploration and constructive a fair way. I can earn 1,500 yuan per month now. attempt for the international

News From China October 2018 57 Culture & Life TOFU COOKING CONTEST HELD IN EAST CHINA’S ANHUI

Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2018 shows tofu dishes in a cooking contest in Huainan, east China’s Anhui Province. The tofu cooking contest, with the participation of more than 300 tofu dishes in various styles, kicked off on Friday. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

A cook prepares a tofu dish during a cooking contest in Huainan, east China’s Anhui Province, Sept. 21, 2018. The tofu cooking contest, with the participation of more than 300 tofu dishes in various styles, kicked off on Friday. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2018 shows tofu dishes in a cooking contest in Huainan, east China’s Anhui Province. The tofu cooking contest, with the participation of more than 300 tofu dishes in various styles, kicked off on Friday. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2018 shows tofu dishes in a cooking contest in Huainan City, east China’s Anhui Province. The tofu cooking contest, with the participation of more than 300 tofu dishes in various styles, kicked off on Friday. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

News From China October 2018 59 Culture & Life HARVEST CELEBRATED AROUND CHINA TO MARK FARMERS’ HARVEST FESTIVAL

In this aerial photo taken on Sept. 22, 2018, a farmer rakes rice crops for air-drying in Sanshi Village of Jingzi Township in Shuangfeng County, central China’s Hunan Province. China will mark its first Farmers’ Harvest Festival on Sept. 23 this year. From 2018 on, the festival, to be celebrated on the Autumnal Equinox each year, is set to be observed annually to greet the harvest season and honour the agricultural workers. (Xinhua/Li Jianxin)

A farmer picks grapes in Zhuguantun Village of Tuanpiaozhuang Township of Zunhua City in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province, Sept. 22, 2018. China will mark its first Farmers’ Harvest Festival on Sept. 23 this year. From 2018 on, the festival, to be celebrated on the Autumnal Equinox each year, is set to be observed annually to greet the harvest season and honour the agricultural workers. (Xinhua/Liu Mancang)

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A woman from the Miao ethnic group prepares crops for a harvest-praying ceremony in Wuji Village of Anchui Township in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2018. China will mark its first Farmers’ Harvest Festival on Sept. 23 this year. From 2018 on, the festival, to be celebrated on the Autumnal Equinox each year, is set to be observed annually to greet the harvest season and honour the agricultural workers. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

A villager hangs corn ears for air-drying in Jiaolong Village of Majiadu Township in Zhushan County, Shiyan, central China’s Hubei Province, Sept. 22, 2018. China will mark its first Farmers’ Harvest Festival on Sept. 23 this year. From 2018 on, the festival, to be celebrated on the Autumnal Equinox each year, is set to be observed annually to greet the harvest season and honour the agricultural workers. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

News From China October 2018 61 Culture & Life HAIRY CRAB CULTIVATION AREA ON YANGCHENG LAKE, E CHINA’S JIANGSU

Aerial photo taken on Sept. 29, 2018 shows crab cultivator Ji Jiang and other staff members taking boat to catch hairy crabs at his cultivation base on Yangcheng Lake at Bacheng Township, Kunshan City, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Ji Jiang, born in 1966, is a Yangcheng Lake hairy crab cultivator at Bacheng Town of Jiangsu. Having been in the trade for 15 years, he has accumulated experience in the cultivation of hairy crabs and became famous in Bacheng. Due to good water quality of the Yangcheng Lake, hairy crabs here possess good taste and high nutrition. Every year, a large number of the crabs are sold to cities across China like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2018 shows hairy crabs caught from Yangcheng Lake at Bacheng Township, Kunshan City, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Ji Jiang, born in 1966, is a Yangcheng Lake hairy crab cultivator at Bacheng Town of Jiangsu. Having been in the trade for 15 years, he has accumulated experience in the cultivation of hairy crabs and became famous in Bacheng. Due to good water quality of the Yangcheng Lake, hairy crabs here possess good taste and high nutrition. Every year, a large number of the crabs are sold to cities across China like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

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Crab cultivator Ji Jiang (R) catches hairy crabs at his cultivation base on Yangcheng Lake at Bacheng Township, Kunshan City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Sept. 29, 2018. Ji Jiang, born in 1966, is a Yangcheng Lake hairy crab cultivator at Bacheng Town of Jiangsu. Having been in the trade for 15 years, he has accumulated experience in the cultivation of hairy crabs and became famous in Bacheng. Due to good water quality of the Yangcheng Lake, hairy crabs here possess good taste and high nutrition. Every year, a large number of the crabs are sold to cities across China like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Zhu Weixi)

Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2018 shows cooked hairy crabs in Bacheng Township of Kunshan City, east China’s Jiangsu Province. Ji Jiang, born in 1966, is a Yangcheng Lake hairy crab cultivator at Bacheng Town of Jiangsu. Having been in the trade for 15 years, he has accumulated experience in the cultivation of hairy crabs and became famous in Bacheng. Due to good water quality of the Yangcheng Lake, hairy crabs here possess good taste and high nutrition. Every year, a large number of the crabs are sold to cities across China like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

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Xizang Today WHY NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER ARE THE BEST MONTHS TO TRAVEL TO XIZANG?

With an average elevation of anywhere else. Avid adventurers affordable tour rates, November and 16,000 ft., Xizang is considered the should not miss this incredible part of December are great times to highest region on earth. Traveling to the world and for good reason: there’s maximize your journey. Here’s this location rewards even the most really no place like it. everything you need to know about hardened travelers with amazing traveling to Xizang during the last sights——gorgeous snow-peaked If you’re planning a Xizang months of the year. mountains are scattered across vast travel anytime this year, November plains, pristine turquoise lakes at the and December are perfect months to W h y Tr a v e l t o X i z a n g i n foot of ancient glaciers, and a wealth seize the opportunity. For avoiding November and December? of wildlife you won’t be able to see the touristy crowd and more

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It’s more affordable about it: you can snap all the photos other important monasteries. This is you want sans the photo bombers! a great time to meet Tibetans from It goes without saying that tour various walks of life and get a deeper rates drop when peak seasons are It’s sunny and dry understanding of Xizang Buddhism. over. During November and December, airlines, hotels, and If you’re looking to experience Snow makes everything beautiful Xizang travel agencies will mark down Xizang without the hassle of rain, their prices to attract as many tourists November and December are great One of the most beautiful views as possible. If you’re on a budget or months to go. Summer months from you’ll ever see in Xizang is snow- want to experience Xizang without June to early September bring with capped peaks and mountains. putting a dent in your wallet, them some clouds and greater November and December mark the November and December are both chances of precipitation, so if you’re peak of the winter season, so elevated fitting dates to go. looking for a great view of the peaks areas are blanketed with snow and including Mt. Qomolangma (known make for a great snapshot. If you’re There are fewer tourists as Mt. Everest in west) without the from South East Asia or any part of usual shroud of clouds, the winter the world where snow doesn’t fall, Traveling to Xizang during the months when the skies are clear are a this is a great time to experience high season from April to October great time to visit. making a snowman or snow angels! might put you in the middle of a throng of tourists, all waiting to see You can brush shoulders with the Weather in November and the same attraction. If your aim is to pilgrims December experience Xizang with the least The winter season brings with it disruption possible, it’s wise to visit During the winter season, Xizang below zero temperatures in most the region during the winter months pilgrims go on a journey to Lhasa to l o c a t i o n s i n X i z a n g d u r i n g of November and December. Think visit the Jokhang Temple as well as November and December. In Lhasa

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and in some high-altitude areas like providing much shade. the Samding Monastery, or exploring Yamdrok Lake, it could feel warm Nagarze, a small town located nearby. during November. Although it is Best Places to Visit winter, please note that it is dry and Shigatse sunny so don’t forget to pack some Yamdrok Yutso Lake sunblock to avoid getting sunburn. Shigatse is the second biggest During December, Lhasa and other Yamdrok Yutso Lake is one of city in Xizang and is popular for high-altitude areas are cooler. Xizang’s three sacred lakes, the other sightseeing destinations such as the When traveling, don’t forget to two being Namtso Lake and Mapham Tashilhunpo Monastery. Located in bring proper attire so you can easily Yutso Lake. Hailed as one of the most the plain where the Nianchu River acclimate to temperature extremes. gorgeous lakes in the world, Yamdrok and the the Yarlung Zangbo River The winter season can be very cold Yutso Lake features crystal blue meet, Shigatse is an ancient city with a and winds can make it feel even waters flanked by majestic snow- history spanning six centuries. chillier especially at night. To cope, capped mountains during the winter. dress in layers and don’t forget to The scenery is best enjoyed from a Visit the Shalu Monastery to bring a coat. Many restaurants and distance, especially when up on a gawk over its fine murals, head to the hotels lack central heating, so it’s best mountain. Summer Palace of the Panchen to be ready with the appropriate In Yamdrok Yutso Lake, local Lamas for a dose of history, or chow winter wear. When heading out, Tibetans who care for their yaks, down on some Amdo-style food at slather on some sunblock to protect goats, and Xizang mastiffs can allow the Tashi Choeta restaurant. There yourself from the harsh rays of the you to take a selfie with their animals are lots to see and do if you know sun. Remember, since skies are clearer for 5-10 yuan. This is also a popular where to look! during the winter, clouds won’t be spot for bird watching, hiking, visiting

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Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp November and December trip, why explore the best locations and main not join a tour? This Lhasa to tourist sites such as the Jokhang Perfect when visited during Kathmandu Overland Tour via Temple, Potala Palace, Barkhor November and December for Gyirong Port crosses Gyantse, Street, the Drepung and Sera picture-perfect views of the Mount Shigatse, the Mt. Qomolangma Base Monasteries, and the Gyantse Mt. Qomolangma peak, Mt. Mt. Camp, Gyirong, and the Rasuwa Kumbum and Shigatse Tashi Qomolangma Base Camp offers lots Bridge before it stops at Kathmandu. Lhunpho monastery. Best of all, this of adventure for the most active This is a great way to see Xizang’s best itinerar y includes the sacred travelers. Plan an overnight stay to see scenes and natural beauty! Yamdrok Lake and the Karo Glacier stunning views of the sunrise, sunset, with breathtaking views of Mt. and stars, or send a meaningful Places You Can’t Visit Q o m o l a n g m a f r o m t h e M t . postcard to yourself from the highest Qomolangma Base Camp. post office in the world. A lot of places are available for a visit during the winter time, but 7-Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Ganden Monastery locations such as Namtso Lake, Mt. Overland Small Group Tour Gangrinpoche, and other trekking Fawn over the historical and routes are not available to be accessed For a scenic tour that’s perfect cultural relics and unique architecture or completed. for shutterbug adventurers, this 7-day in the Ganden Monastery, one of the overland tour from Lhasa to earliest and largest Buddhist Most Popular Tours Kathmandu is a great choice. Since it monasteries in Xizang. T his follows the Sino-Nepal highway, monastery has over 600 centuries of Make the most of your adventure you’ll be able to catch breathtaking history and is one of the three major in Xizang with these ready-made views of the picturesque Xizang temples of the Gelug Sect. of Xizang tours. You’re guaranteed access to all countryside and the Himalayas. You Buddhism, the other two being the the best places, and it’s a hassle-free will also be visiting Lhasa, Shigatse, Drepung Monastery and the Sera way to explore this incredible region and Gyantse, which is expected to Monastery. in November and December. give you a cultural impression and a historical account of Xizang’s Explore the Best Places via a Tour 8-Days Lhasa to Mt. Qomolangma cultural treasures and religion. Base Camp Small Group Tour If you’re really up for seeing a Editor: Tommy Tan. number of destinations in your This classic tour allows you to

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ANOTHER 25 COUNTIES IN XIZANG SHAKE OFF POVERTY Twenty-five counties and population lives below the poverty including e-commerce, relocation districts in southwest China’s Xizang line, defined as a per capita annual and improved infrastructure. Autonomous Region have been income of 2,300 yuan (around 335 officially taken off the country’s list U.S. dollars) at 2010 prices. In the Statistics show that from 2016 to of impoverished areas, according to country’s western regions, counties 2017, around 300,000 people were an announcement by the local must have less than 3 percent of lifted above the poverty line in poverty relief office, made public on people living in poverty to be removed Xizang. The poverty incidence Saturday. from the list. dropped to 7.9 percent by the end of 2017 from 25.2 percent at the end of The counties and districts went More than 85 percent of the land 2015. through rig orous evaluation, in Xizang is located over 4,000 meters including assessments from third- above sea level. Harsh natural Xizang has seen a total of 30 party institutions and examinations by conditions have been part of the counties and districts removed from both central and local governments, causes of entrenched poverty. the country’s list of poorest areas. It before being removed from the list. will help the remaining 44 counties in Poverty reduction has been high t h e r e g i o n r e m o v e t h e A county can be removed from on the government’s agenda and “impoverished” label. the list if less than 2 percent of its various means have been adopted,

News From China October 2018 69 Xizang Today CHINESE MOUNTAIN CAT SEEN NURSING CUBS IN SANJIANGYUAN AREA

It is reported that the Chinese number, the data on them is very the two cubs, about two or three mountain cat, a species of felid unique limited over the past years. Thus, this months old, are trained by their mom to China, was seen nursing its cubs for species is known as one of the most in skills such as capturing plateau the first time in Chindu County of mysterious cat species in the world. pikas, and the records are very Yushu, northwest China’s Qinghai “Starting on September 20th, complete. Province, based on the biodiversity 2018, infrared cameras placed in Chinese mountain cats are on the monitoring and protection records. Chindu County recorded a Chinese top of the food chain on the Chinese mountain cat is a second mountain cat’s breeding cave, and meadows, primarily eating birds and class national protected animal in continuously recorded the daily life of rodent species such as pikas. In the China, and a cat species found only in one female Chinese mountain cat and current monitoring, the Chinese China. Chinese mountain cat, along her two cubs,” said Zhao Xiang, mountain cat was recorded eating with giant panda, is the only two kinds director of programs with the two plateau pikas per day, therefore, of carnivores unique to China. Shanshui Nature Reserve Center, a the protection of Chinese mountain Currently, Chinese mountain cats are non-governmental organization on cats is also critical to the meadow’s only seen in areas of Sichuan, natural protection in China. ecology. Qinghai, and Gansu Provinces. Due The records captured the life of a Editor: Tommy Tan. to their discreet movements and small Chinese mountain cat family, where SCENERY OF ZHARI NAMCO LAKE IN ALI, CHINA’S XIZANG

Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2018 shows Xizangan gazelles near the Zhari Namco Lake in Ali, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Dainzin Nyima Choktrul)

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Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2018 shows the scenery of the Zhari Namco Lake in Ali, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Dainzin Nyima Choktrul)

Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2018 shows Xizangan wild donkeys near the Zhari Namco Lake in Ali, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Dainzin Nyima Choktrul)

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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in 2012, the Central Committee with Xi Jinping as general secretary has led the whole party and the people of China in the drive to realize the Two Centenary Goals and the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. In pursuit of these goals the country has upheld and developed socialism with Chinese characteristics, advanced the Five- point Strategy and the Four-pronged Strategy in a coordinated and integrated manner, and achieved historic progress in reform and opening up and socialist modernization. We have braved new challenges, blazed new trails, resolved long- standing and complex problems, realized long sought objectives, championed the causes of the CPC and the country, and brought Chinese socialism to the threshold of a new era.

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