China REJECT Australian Official's Visa to Pilgrimage @ Beijing! Dogs and Ang Mohs not allowed!

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China REJECT Australian Official's Visa to Pilgrimage @ Beijing! Dogs and Ang Mohs not allowed!


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澳官员来华被中国拒签双方关系紧张？ 中方回应



澳官员来华被中国拒签双方关系紧张？ 中方回应

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　　原标题：2018年4月12日外交部发言人耿爽主持例行记者会

　　问：澳大利亚总理承认当前澳中关系紧张，这是否与中方拖延或拒绝向希望来华出席博鳌亚洲论坛年会等活动的澳政府官员发放签证有关？你是否认同中澳关系存在紧张？这是否是因为澳方正推动针对外国干预的立法进程？

　　答：首先我要澄清一点，据我了解，澳大利亚有关方面人士参加了今年博鳌亚洲论坛年会相关活动。博鳌亚洲论坛是一个非官方的国际会议组织，论坛秘书处负责论坛年会相关活动，并邀请相关国家政商学界代表出席。关于今年博鳌亚洲论坛年会出席情况，包括澳方参与情况，请向论坛秘书处了解。

　　你提到中澳双边关系以及澳方正针对外国干预推动立法，我和我的同事此前已就类似问题多次表明立场。中方一贯坚持在相互尊重、互不干涉内政等和平共处五项原则基础上同世界各国发展友好关系。任何指责中国对其他国家进行所谓“干预”或“渗透”的说法都是毫无根据的，也是别有用心的。希望有关方面尊重客观事实，正确看待中国发展。

　　一个健康稳定的中澳关系，符合两国人民根本利益。希望澳方同中方相向而行，在相互尊重、平等相待基础上，多做有利于增进双方互信与合作的事，确保中澳关系沿着正确轨道向前发展。

　　问：据报道，俄罗斯官员称，俄军方将在叙利亚杜马镇部署军力。如果美对叙利亚发动打击，其导弹和实施打击的来源都将被击落。对此美方称，美军随时准备按照总统决定提供适当军事选项。有关方面因叙疑似化武袭击发生军事冲突的可能性不断提高。中方对此有何评论？

　　答：几天前，王毅国务委员兼外长同来华访问的联合国秘书长古特雷斯会见时，就当前叙利亚紧张局势深入交换了意见。这几天，中方一直就叙利亚局势的最新变化同包括美国、俄罗斯在内的联合国安理会其他成员以及地区国家保持着密切的沟通。

　　中方对叙利亚局势紧张升级的可能性感到担忧。我们一贯坚持和平解决争端，一贯反对在国际关系中动辄使用武力或威胁使用武力，一贯主张按照《联合国宪章》行事。据中方了解，禁化武组织即将派专家赴叙利亚实地调查。我们呼吁有关方面保持冷静克制，使紧张局势尽快缓和下来。

　　问：3月27日，一名挪威公民因从越南向中国走私三文鱼被捕，据说此人持有两国护照，请问她是以挪威公民还是中国公民身份被捕？中方如何看待该案的严重性？这是否会影响中挪经贸关系和整个双边关系？你是否了解，这是她的个人行为还是与所在公司的共同所为？她面临什么样的指控？

　　答：我不了解你提到的具体情况，记者会后我可以帮你问一下。

　　我可以告诉你的是，当前，中挪关系发展顺利，两国在各领域的合作开展正常。

　　问：中方是否拖延批准澳大利亚部长级官员来华签证？据澳媒报道，有澳大利亚部长级官员计划来华参加“澳大利亚周”贸易博览会活动，但因为签证问题，活动可能无法举行了。

　　答：关于中澳双边关系，刚才我已经回答了相关问题，我不再重复。

　　至于你提到中方拒绝了澳方部长级官员参加“澳大利亚周”博览会活动，我也注意到了有关报道。我可以告诉你的是，这纯属无稽之谈，根本不存在这一情况。

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Australian officials in China refused to sign China’s tension between the two sides? Chinese response
Australian officials in China refused to sign China’s tension between the two sides? Chinese response
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Original title: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Yan Shuang Hosted a Regular Press Conference on April 12, 2018

Q: The Australian Prime Minister acknowledges the current tension between Australia and China. Is it related to delays or refusals by the Chinese government to issue visas to Australian government officials wishing to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Meeting? Do you agree that there is tension in China-Australia relations? Is this because the Australian side is promoting the legislative process for foreign intervention?

A: First of all, I would like to clarify one point. According to my understanding, Australian participants have participated in the related activities of this year's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference. The Boao Forum for Asia is an unofficial international conference organization. The Forum secretariat is responsible for the activities related to the annual conference of the forum and invites representatives of relevant government and business schools to attend the forum. Regarding the attendance of this year's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Meeting, including the participation of Australia, please contact the Forum Secretariat.

You mentioned that China-Australia relations and the Australian side are aiming at foreign intervention to promote legislation. My colleagues and I have expressed their positions on similar issues on many occasions. China has consistently adhered to developing friendly relations with all countries in the world on the basis of the five principles of mutual co-respect, non-interference in each other's internal affairs and other peaceful coexistence. Any allegation that China has conducted so-called "intervention" or "infiltration" of other countries is totally baseless and has ulterior motives. It is hoped that relevant parties will respect objective facts and correctly view China's development.

A healthy and stable China-Australia relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples. We hope that the Australian side will go hand in hand with China, and on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment, it will do more to promote mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides, and ensure that China-Australia relations develop on the correct track.

Q: According to reports, Russian officials stated that the Russian military will deploy military forces in the Syrian town of Syria. If the United States attacks Syria, both its missiles and the sources of the strikes will be shot down. The U.S. side stated that the U.S. military stands ready to provide appropriate military options in accordance with the president’s decision. The possibility of military conflicts arising from the suspected tactical attack on the Syrian side has continued to increase. What is China's comment?

A: A few days ago, when State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN Secretary-General Guterres, who was visiting China, he exchanged in-depth opinions on current Syrian tensions. Over the past few days, the Chinese side has maintained close communication with the other members of the UN Security Council, including the United States and Russia, as well as regional countries, on the latest changes in the situation in Syria.

China is concerned about the possibility of an upsurge in the situation in Syria. We have always insisted on the peaceful settlement of disputes and have consistently opposed the use of force or the threat of use of force in international relations. We have consistently advocated acting in accordance with the UN Charter. According to the understanding of the Chinese side, the OPCW will send experts to conduct field investigations in Syria. We appeal to the relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint so as to ease tensions as soon as possible.

Q: On March 27, a Norwegian citizen was arrested for smuggling salmon from Vietnam to China. The person reportedly holds a passport between the two countries. Is she arrested as a Norwegian citizen or a Chinese citizen? How does China view the seriousness of the case? Will this affect China-Norwegian economic and trade relations and the entire bilateral relationship? Do you understand whether this is her personal behavior or the common cause of her company? What kind of accusations does she face?

A: I don't understand the specific situation you mentioned. I can help you after the press conference.

What I can tell you is that China-Norway relations have been developing smoothly and the cooperation between the two countries in various fields is normal.

Q: Has China delayed the approval of Australian ministerial officials' visas to China? According to Australian media reports, Australian ministerial officials plan to visit China to participate in the "Australia Week" trade fair, but due to visa issues, the event may not be held.

A: Regarding the bilateral relationship between China and Australia, I have already answered relevant questions just now and I will not repeat it.

As you mentioned that China has refused Australian Ministerial officials to participate in the "Australia Week" Expo, I have also taken note of relevant reports. What I can tell you is that this is purely nonsense and there is no such thing at all.

Editor: Gui Qiang

 

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Chinese media claims Australian denied entry for 'cult activities'

Fifty-one-year-old John Hugh is a spokesman for the Australian Values Alliance. Source: SBS News


Chinese state-owned media says an Australian man was refused entry into the country because he was planning 'cult activities aimed at subverting the Chinese government,' a claim he rejects.

Updated Updated 23 March
By James Elton-Pym

A Chinese state-owned publication has denied claims that an Australian man was refused entry into China for his criticism of the ruling Communist Party, instead accusing the man of links to a local Chinese cult.

John Hugh, 51, was turned away from Shanghai airport and placed on a return flight to Sydney this week.

Mr Hugh said he wanted to return his father’s ashes to his country of birth and was travelling with his mother, who was allowed to enter.

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“They said to me: ‘take your belongings, come with us’,” Mr Hugh told SBS News.

When he asked why he was refused entry, Mr Hugh said the immigration officials replied: “You should know”.

Mr Hugh is a spokesman for the Australian Values Alliance, a group of Chinese Australians who are critics of the Chinese Communist Party, and recently helped launch Clive Hamilton’s controversial book Silent Invasion.

On Friday, Chinese state-owned media delivered the country’s alternative explanation.

“The truth is reports show that Hugh has been involved in activities related to a local cult organisation,” the Financial Times reported.

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“Beijing has good reasons to suspect that he might have participated in cult activities aimed at subverting the Chinese government and thus has full reason to temporarily stop him entering China.”

Mr Hugh told SBS News the allegation was a lie and he had no reference to any cults in China or elsewhere.

He said he was a Christian, baptised at a legally registered church in China.

John Hugh with his mother and late father whose ashes he was returning to China.
SBS News
The former Parramatta City councillor said the comments were likely a reference to the Falun Gong - a spiritual group that are often seen practicing their distinctive meditation exercises in public parks, including in Australia.

The group allege they are persecuted by China and accuse the government of executing members and harvesting their organs.

Mr Hugh said he was not a Falun Gong member and never has been, but he had friends who were members and had attended community events when he was a councillor.

In 2014, Chinese government representatives tried to prevent him travelling to China on a Parramatta Council tour citing his links to the Falun Gong, he said.

His visit to China ended up going ahead despite a delay on his visa application.

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The Financial Times report does not name the Falun Gong but said cults were a “global headache” that deserved “no mercy”, offering the example of the Waco siege in the United States in 1993, which left dozens of cult members dead.

“Even if Hugh is backed by certain foreign forces, the activity in which he participated is unacceptable to China. No government would tolerate a cult engaged in subversive activity,” the publication wrote.

“It is suspected that the purpose of Hugh's trip to China is to interfere in China's domestic politics. Restricting him from entering China is therefore in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations.”

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said the government was “disappointed” Mr Hugh’s visit was blocked, but said China had “authority over its own policies and procedures for the entry and exit of foreign nationals into and out of China”, speaking in a statement.

Peter Jennings, an analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said the refusal of entry was further evidence of “increasingly nationalistic behaviour” from China under leader Xi Jingping.

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 23, 2018
2018/03/23

Q: This morning local time, US President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum imposing tariffs on goods imported from China. What's your comment?

A: The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce has stated China's stance this morning in response to the question you raised. The US has acted in disregard of China's strengthened protection for intellectual property rights, the WTO rules and the call of the business community. This is a typical act of unilateralism and trade protectionism and the Chinese side strongly opposes it. Such action does not serve the interests of China, the US and the world at large and sets a very bad example. Under no circumstances will China sit idly and allow its legitimate rights and interests to be undermined. We are fully prepared to firmly defend our legitimate interests.

As to the Section 301 investigation, China has made clear its stance on many occasions. We do not hope to have a trade war with anyone, but we are never afraid of it. We have the confidence and capability to cope with any challenge. We hope the US will make cautious decisions and avoid placing China-US trade relations in danger.

Q: A high-level meeting on the Afghan issue will be held on March 27 in Tashkent. Who will represent China at the meeting? What is China's expectation for the meeting?

A: China attaches importance to and supports the Tashkent high-level meeting on the Afghan issue hosted by Uzbekistan. Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong will lead a delegation to the meeting.

China supports all efforts that will facilitate peace rebuilding and national reconciliation in Afghanistan, and we will work with the international community and continue to play a constructive role in supporting and helping Afghanistan in realizing peace, stability and development at an early date.

Q: According to reports, US President Donald Trump on March 22 signed the Presidential Memorandum related to tariffs on goods from China. White House National Trade Council Director Peter Navarro said that China benefited far more from trade relations with the United States than the reverse, meaning retaliation could be difficult for China. Do you agree with him?

A: The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce has stated China's stance this morning in response to President Trump's signing of the Memorandum that directs restrictive measures on China based on the so-called Section 301 investigation.

In making his remarks, the relevant American individual you mentioned is a little bit too arrogant. He has apparently miscalculated the situation and underestimated China's resolve and capability to defend its own legitimate rights and interests as well as the price the US has to pay for its recklessness and willfulness.

As we stressed repeatedly, the China-US trade ties are mutually beneficial in essence. A case in point is that the imports of low-cost, labor-intensive products from China in large quantities have considerably lowered the consumption cost for American consumers and increased consumer's surplus. This in fact improves consumer's welfare and also helps the US to curb inflation in the larger sense. As such, the US has benefited greatly from it both at the micro and macro level. The US' persistence in advancing the Section 301 investigation and publishing the so-called findings to pick a trade war will undoubtedly undermine the interests of American consumers, enterprises and the financial market directly.

As you can see, all the three major US stock indexes have fallen following the signing of the Memorandum, which is a vote of no confidence to relevant wrong policies and moves of the US side by the financial market, and it also sheds light on the international community's concerns over relevant reckless and dangerous policies and actions taken by the US side.

Regarding whether China will retaliate, we have stated our position multiple times lately and the message has been got across very clearly. It's impolite not to make a return for what one receives, and we will fight to the end. We hope that the US side will take China's stance seriously, act with ration and caution, and do not be penny wise and pound foolish, which will hurt itself and others as well.

Q: Do China's pledges to swiftly open up the financial markets still stand? Are there any changes in the timeline given impending trade tariffs in the US?

A: This year marks the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up. Our leaders have made it clear on various occasions that China has opened up its door with reform and opening-up efforts and that door will not be closed. We will continue to move forward with the reform and opening-up cause in accordance with our development needs and tempo. We hope that the US could rationally and objectively view China's efforts and achievements in reform and opening-up, including in the opening-up of financial markets.

Q: First of all, in making the decision on the 301 case, President Trump also said that he still considers President Xi Jinping as a friend. Does the Chinese government still consider President Trump a friend of China? The second question is about President Trump's announcement that his new national security adviser will be John Bolton who made some very strong comments about US policy on China and about the DPRK as well, including among other things he suggested that the one-China policy should be rethought. Does the Foreign Ministry have any comment on his appointment?

A: Regarding your first question, head-of-state diplomacy is of strategic importance in guiding the development of bilateral ties. There is a consensus between China and the US to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation. We hope that the two sides could honor such consensus, stay on the track of cooperation and handle differences based on mutual respect and win-win outcomes.

As for the personnel change in the US, which is their domestic affair, it is not suitable for us to comment on that. However, one thing is clear. Whoever takes the post will not affect the importance of China-US relations. China and the US respecting each other, focusing on cooperation, properly handling differences, and working for win-win results serves the common interest of the two sides and meets the expectation of the international community. We hope that the US and China could meet each other halfway so that China-US relations could continue to develop with a sound and steady momentum. China and the US need to shoulder the responsibilities that come with the status of the world's top two economies and permanent members of the UN Security Council, and jointly contribute to stability and prosperity of the whole world.

As for the one-China policy, I believe our position is already very clear. The US side knows it very well.

Q: On March 22, President Abdulla Yameen of the Maldives announced to lift the state of emergency. What is your comment?

A: The state of emergency is lifted and social order is returned to the Maldives. China welcomes this development. We believe that the Maldivian government and parties have the wisdom and capacity needed to properly resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation and jointly maintain political stability and social harmony in the Maldives.

Q: Japanese Foreign Minister Kono Taro is visiting Hong Kong tomorrow. What is your expectation for that? Will that affect China-Japan relations?

A: According to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the Hong Kong SAR may maintain and develop economic, trade and financial relations with their counterparts in foreign countries and regions and with relevant international organizations. They may, as required, use the name "Hong Kong, China" in the relevant activities. The Central People's Government welcomes exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong and other countries in the fields like trade, culture and tourism. But China's position is clear. Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic affairs, and we oppose any external interference in Hong Kong affairs. We hope that Foreign Minister Kono's visit to Hong Kong will help enhance exchanges and cooperation between Japan and Hong Kong in these fields.

Q: The US has decided to impose restrictive measures on imported Chinese goods. Meanwhile, the White House said that China acquired sensitive information, including business secrets from the US side by participating in and supporting cyber attacks on US companies. China also forced the US companies to make large-scale technology transfer by such means as restricting their intellectual property licensing. What is your comment?

A: I have seen relevant reports. The US side must understand that in terms of innovations and intellectual property rights, it is indeed a strong power, but that does not make it a "monopoly" in these fields.

I mentioned the WIPO's annual World Intellectual Property Indicators report the other day. The report showed that China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) received the highest number of patent applications in 2016, a record total of 1.3 million, exceeding the combined total of the US, Japan, the ROK and the EU. It also pointed out that China is on its way to becoming the world leader in international patent filings within three years, as we resolutely implement our innovation-driven development strategy. Everyone knows that China already leads the world in the fields like high-speed trains, quantum communications and mobile payment.

One thing we need to straighten out with the US is that China's innovation achievements are earned by the wisdom and sweat of 1.3 billion Chinese people, not by stealing and not by robbing anyone. Such achievements may make the US feel worried, but as the largest economy in the world, the US is supposed to be above making groundless accusations and blowing things out of proportion. We also find that unacceptable.


Q: According to Australian and Chinese media reports, there is now a worsening tendency in China-Australia relations due to such reports of China's "political infiltration" in Australia. Many Chinese students in Australia said now it's much more difficult for them to get the visa and they have to wait longer for that. Some Chinese media even advise them not to go to Australia for study. Is China aware of such situation? What's your reaction to this?


A: There have been quite some discussions about the so-called "Chinese influence" and "infiltration" in Australia recently, where ideas have clashed fairly fiercely. Such question comes down to the way some Australians view China's development and the issue of whether China and Australia could seek mutual benefit and win-win cooperation with mutual respect. It also shows that certain people in Australia have failed to discard the zero-sum mentality and are unable to look at and handle its relations with China in a correct way.


As to the difficulties some Chinese students may have encountered when trying to get their Australian visa as you mentioned, the Chinese educational authorities have been aware of relevant situation. Education is an important area for exchange and cooperation between China and Australia, and we hope Australia will create enabling atmosphere and conditions for exchange and cooperation in the field of education among others.

Q: I have a question about how would fighting a trade war with the US impact China's domestic agenda to lessen financial risks, deal with pollution and alleviate poverty?

A: You can tell from the 19th CPC Congress and the Two Sessions just concluded that the Chinese government has clearly identified its goal for development going forward. We will continue to unswervingly pursue the set goal and path and no external forces or incidents could disturb our pace.

Q: Are you worried about the impact that Bolton's taking office might have on the Iran nuclear deal because he had spoken very negatively about it in the past?

A: As we said before, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an important outcome of multilateralism and an exemplar of resolving international hotspot security issue through political and diplomatic means, and it is conducive to upholding the international non-proliferation regime. The JCPOA is also an international agreement approved by the UN Security Council, which we hope all parties could continue to follow through on seriously.

Q: Are communication and consultation still going on between China and the US on the issues regarding trade tariffs?

A: In fact, the channel of communication between China and the US regarding trade issues remains open as always. The two sides have maintained communication at various levels on trade issues, including on the trade frictions you are all closely following.

In disregard of the mutually beneficial and win-win nature of the trade ties and the consensus on properly handling differences through dialogue and negotiation between the two countries and ignoring the call for ration from various parties, the US has persisted in going ahead with the Section 301 investigation and published the so-called findings, which is a typical act of unilateral trade protectionism. We are strongly disappointed and firmly opposed to that.

As we said many times, as the world's top two economies, if the two sides respect each other, seek mutual benefit and reciprocity, focus on cooperation and properly handle differences, and ensure the sound and steady development of our economic and trade relations, this will be conducive to upholding global economic stability and normal international trade order, which is also the shared aspiration of the international community.

With regard to this issue, acting in an arbitrary and reckless manner is both wrong and irresponsible. Still, we hope that all parties can calm down and conduct constructive dialogue and consultation to properly resolve relevant issues, which is in the interests of both sides. Having that said, if the US is bent on having one's own way, China will fight to the end. We will take all necessary measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests. Eventually, the American consumers and enterprises will bear the brunt of such actions.

We hope that NBC along with other American media can get across the voice of justice and ration to the American people so that your government will be prompted to make rational decisions and act with caution.

Q: The Chinese side previously warned the US that it must step back from the brink with regard to the trade war. I wonder if you could give us a time frame for that and at what point must the US step back from the brink? What retaliatory measures will China take?

A: We always hold the door to dialogue and consultation open, because we believe that a trade war between the world top two economies does not serve the interests of either side and will undermine world economic stability. China and the US should properly deal with relevant disputes while bearing in mind that we must be responsible for the two peoples and the whole world. We hope that the US side could come to reason and work out a win-win solution for the current situation together with China through negotiation and consultation. However, if the US is bent on going down its current path, we are also fully prepared and will take all necessary measures to defend our legitimate interests.

Q: The Vietnamese oil company PetroVietnam has asked the Repsol, the Spanish energy company, to stop one of its projects in the South China Sea. Did China put any pressure either on the Vietnamese side or on Repsol directly?

A: I don't know where you got this information from. I would like to stress that China's position on the relevant South China Sea issue remains consistent and unequivocal. The situation in the South China Sea has gradually cooled down and continued to take on a positive trend now. We hope to work with relevant parties to uphold the hard-won sound situation there and make positive contributions to regional peace and stability.

 

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on April 12, 2018
2018/04/12

Q: The Australian Prime Minister has acknowledged that there is tension in the Australian relationship with China. Is that tension at all related to the delaying of visa applications or the refusal of visas for Australian government officials to visit China for the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference and other activities?Do you agree there is tension in the China-Australia relationship? Is it because of Australia's attempted legislation for foreign interference?


A: First of all I shall make a clarification. As I understand, relevant Australian people did attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference 2018. The BFA is an unofficial international conference organization. Its Secretariat is responsible for relevant activities and inviting the representatives from the political, academic and business community of other countries. You may want to refer to the BFA Secretariat for the information concerning Australia's participation in this BFA annual conference.


You mentioned about the China-Australia relations and Australia's attempt to legislate against foreign interference, and my colleagues and I already stated our position on such issue. China stays committed to developing friendly relations with countries around the globe on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, including mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. Any accusation against China of so-called "interference" or "infiltration" is totally groundless and out of ulterior motive. We hope relevant party will respect objective facts and put China's development in perspective.


A sound and steady China-Australia relations serve the fundamental interests of the two peoples. We hope Australia will work with China on the basis of mutual respect and treating each other as equals to better enhance our mutual trust and cooperation, so as to ensure the China-Australia relations move forward in the right track.

Q: According to reports, Russian officials said that they will deploy military forces in the town of Douma, Syria. If the US strikes Syria, any US missiles fired at Syria would be shot down and the launch sites targeted. In response, the US said its military is ready to provide the President with military options if appropriate and at the President's request. A military conflict over the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria becomes more likely. What's your comment?

A: Days ago, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi exchanged in-depth views on the tension in Syria with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Beijing. Recently China has maintained close communication with the US, Russia and other members of the UN Security Council and countries in the region on the latest development of the situation in Syria.

China is worried about the possibility of the escalation of tension in Syria. We always stand for peaceful settlement of disputes, oppose wanton use or threat of use of force in international relations and advocate acting in accordance with the UN Charter. As we understand, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will soon send experts for investigation on the ground. We call on parties to remain calm and restrained to ease the tension as soon as possible.

Q: On March 27, a Norwegian citizen was arrested for smuggling salmon into China from Vietnam. This person allegedly has two passports. I wonder if she was arrested as a Norwegian or a Chinese citizen? How serious is the crime from China's point of view? Will it affect China' relationship with Norway and the bilateral trade ties? Do you know if she was acting alone or with a Norwegian company together with her and what are the charges against her?

A: I am not aware of the situation you mentioned, but I can check on it after this press conference.

I can tell you that China-Norway relations are developing smoothly and the two countries are having normal cooperation in various fields.


Q: Has the Chinese side been delaying visas for Australian ministers to visit? According to Australian reports, there have been delays for Australian ministers wishing to come for the Australian Week in China expo and the event is in jeopardy because of the delay in visas.


A: Regarding China-Australia relations, I have taken a similar question about it. So I won't repeat it here.


As for what you asked Australian ministers being denied to participate in the Australian Week in China expo, I have noted relevant reports. I can tell you that such claim is nonsense, because what it describes does not exist at all.

 

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Beijing: Amid fears the Chinese government would "turn off the tap" of Chinese students enrolling in Australian universities, a Chinese education agency has complained about the opposite happening - Australian security agencies blocking visas for Chinese postgraduate students.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that 40 Chinese PhD applicants who were awarded scholarships to study in Australia are experiencing visa delays as they go through legislated national security checks.

Chinese students are experiencing delays obtaining visas to study in Australia.

Photo: Reuters
All the researchers were awarded a scholarship from the Chinese Scholarship Council, part of the Chinese Education Ministry.

But a Chinese student told Fairfax Media the Home Affairs department is downplaying the situation. He said there were at least 100 Chinese PhD applicants he is in contact with on social media who have been accepted into Australian universities but are experiencing lengthy delays for a visa.

International education is Australia's third largest export industry, and diplomatic tensions between Australia and China in the past six months have raised concerns the lucrative market may be at risk.

The head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency, ASIO Duncan Lewis, warned in October that the Australian government needed to be "very conscious" of foreign interference in universities.

Under the headline "Under Suspicion", the Chinese newspaper The Global Times reported that around 20 students who have been accepted to study mechanical engineering at the University of NSW have been waiting more than six months for a visa outcome.

It quoted one 22-year-old from Jiangxi province, who was accepted by UNSW in August to do a PhD, but was yet to receive any information about her visa eight months later. She is now considering studying in Britain.

She said she knew of another 100 students, who had applied for science, robotics, chemistry or engineering PhDs who were facing visa delays in Australia.

The Chinese Scholarship Council issued advice on its website at the weekend stating "due to the adjustment of Australian visa policy, some overseas students in Australia have encountered difficulties applying for visas... The review has taken a long time, and the Australian side has failed to explain the visa process."

But a Home Affairs spokeswoman rejected the Global Times claim that Chinese students were being targeted.

"The Australian government places a very high priority on its long-standing research and scientific relationship with China. The depth of cooperation is reflected in the fact that Australia is ranked third in terms of scientific publications jointly authored with China and vice-versa," she said.

The federal government had been working with the China Scholarship Council to "identify and track scholarship recipients applying for Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visas".

The spokeswoman said the research scholars were seeking short term activity visas allowing them to participate in Australian research – they were not seeking student visas.

Home Affairs and the Australian Embassy in Beijing have been working with the council on around 40 scholars facing delays in security checks, which applied to all 408 visa applicants.

"They are not specific to Chinese nationals," the Home Affairs spokeswoman said.

Security screening for visas is conducted by ASIO.

The student visa grant rate for Chinese postgraduate applications is 99 per cent, higher than the 98 per cent grant rate across the postgraduate sector, she said.

The Chinese student who contacted Fairfax Media said visiting scholars staying for one year in Australia were granted a "408" visa, while the larger group of 100 PhD applicants facing waits of over 7 months had applied for a "500" visa, which is required for a student to undertake a full PhD and graduate with an Australian qualification.

He said figures from Home Affairs were misleading, because they described self-funded students and coursework masters program students, who generated cash for universities. The number of PhD scholarship students was smaller, he said.

Another Chinese student awarded a scholarship by an Australian university said they had been waiting nine months for a visa and were "really depressed by the visa delay".

A stream of frustrated stories from Indian and Chinese PhD applicants writing on one of the largest online forums for expatriates appears to confirm the delays were not confined to Chinese students.

Students in India are also claiming there are delays in gaining visas to study in Australia.

Photo: Graham Crouch
An Indian PhD applicant wrote on AustraliaForum.com that he didn't understand why students had to undergo the same security checks as asylum seekers.

"I had offers from UK and other European countries before taking up this offer. I chose Australia as the university was ranked quite high in research. But I never thought that I will land in this situation.Waiting for more than eight months with this kind of uncertainty morally breaks people," he wrote under a pseudonym.

Another Indian student said he was in the same boat and the department was "playing with our careers". "Either you say yes, or no, but give a decision so we can move on with life," he wrote. He questioned why the process of security screening was so secretive.

A Chinese student who had been accepted to do a science PhD in Australia, but has been waiting on a security check for seven months, said he was "really desperate".

Another Chinese student was worried his scholarship would expire.

The Home Affairs website said 90 per cent of research applicants for a 408 visa had their application processed in 49 days.

But migration agents on the online forum reported it was common for PhD students to wait four months.

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[winnipegjets]

The Ah Tiongs and Ah Nehs would have got their student visas quickly if they chose to study in Sinkapore.

 

[tanwahtiu]

Australia is a BE colony and its
Flag still bears the Union Jack logo.

In the 1st opium war Australia joined the war was allied 八国联军 with America and BE to humilate China. Australia entered the war late and war was over but stayed to looted raped and destroyed and burnt the Summer Palace.

Chinese will remember them as traitor not trusted as fair and open country. War is over dont stay to destroy a golden dragon country. This golden dragon will rise one day again. When the golden dragon rise and returned it roars back to say No dog and white are allowed. Give them a taste of their own medicine.

and this pale white will go to war with dirty white America if drug trafficker Trump decide to go war with China today.

Crime History is a like a pail of water once the water is poured to the ground it cannot be retrieved put back into the pail.

China REJECT Australian Official's Visa to Pilgrimage @ Beijing! Dogs and Ang Mohs not allowed!


http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2018-04-12/doc-ifyuwqez9925379.shtml


澳官员来华被中国拒签双方关系紧张？ 中方回应



澳官员来华被中国拒签双方关系紧张？ 中方回应

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　　原标题：2018年4月12日外交部发言人耿爽主持例行记者会

　　问：澳大利亚总理承认当前澳中关系紧张，这是否与中方拖延或拒绝向希望来华出席博鳌亚洲论坛年会等活动的澳政府官员发放签证有关？你是否认同中澳关系存在紧张？这是否是因为澳方正推动针对外国干预的立法进程？

　　答：首先我要澄清一点，据我了解，澳大利亚有关方面人士参加了今年博鳌亚洲论坛年会相关活动。博鳌亚洲论坛是一个非官方的国际会议组织，论坛秘书处负责论坛年会相关活动，并邀请相关国家政商学界代表出席。关于今年博鳌亚洲论坛年会出席情况，包括澳方参与情况，请向论坛秘书处了解。

　　你提到中澳双边关系以及澳方正针对外国干预推动立法，我和我的同事此前已就类似问题多次表明立场。中方一贯坚持在相互尊重、互不干涉内政等和平共处五项原则基础上同世界各国发展友好关系。任何指责中国对其他国家进行所谓“干预”或“渗透”的说法都是毫无根据的，也是别有用心的。希望有关方面尊重客观事实，正确看待中国发展。

　　一个健康稳定的中澳关系，符合两国人民根本利益。希望澳方同中方相向而行，在相互尊重、平等相待基础上，多做有利于增进双方互信与合作的事，确保中澳关系沿着正确轨道向前发展。

　　问：据报道，俄罗斯官员称，俄军方将在叙利亚杜马镇部署军力。如果美对叙利亚发动打击，其导弹和实施打击的来源都将被击落。对此美方称，美军随时准备按照总统决定提供适当军事选项。有关方面因叙疑似化武袭击发生军事冲突的可能性不断提高。中方对此有何评论？

　　答：几天前，王毅国务委员兼外长同来华访问的联合国秘书长古特雷斯会见时，就当前叙利亚紧张局势深入交换了意见。这几天，中方一直就叙利亚局势的最新变化同包括美国、俄罗斯在内的联合国安理会其他成员以及地区国家保持着密切的沟通。

　　中方对叙利亚局势紧张升级的可能性感到担忧。我们一贯坚持和平解决争端，一贯反对在国际关系中动辄使用武力或威胁使用武力，一贯主张按照《联合国宪章》行事。据中方了解，禁化武组织即将派专家赴叙利亚实地调查。我们呼吁有关方面保持冷静克制，使紧张局势尽快缓和下来。

　　问：3月27日，一名挪威公民因从越南向中国走私三文鱼被捕，据说此人持有两国护照，请问她是以挪威公民还是中国公民身份被捕？中方如何看待该案的严重性？这是否会影响中挪经贸关系和整个双边关系？你是否了解，这是她的个人行为还是与所在公司的共同所为？她面临什么样的指控？

　　答：我不了解你提到的具体情况，记者会后我可以帮你问一下。

　　我可以告诉你的是，当前，中挪关系发展顺利，两国在各领域的合作开展正常。

　　问：中方是否拖延批准澳大利亚部长级官员来华签证？据澳媒报道，有澳大利亚部长级官员计划来华参加“澳大利亚周”贸易博览会活动，但因为签证问题，活动可能无法举行了。

　　答：关于中澳双边关系，刚才我已经回答了相关问题，我不再重复。

　　至于你提到中方拒绝了澳方部长级官员参加“澳大利亚周”博览会活动，我也注意到了有关报道。我可以告诉你的是，这纯属无稽之谈，根本不存在这一情况。

责任编辑：桂强



Australian officials in China refused to sign China’s tension between the two sides? Chinese response
Australian officials in China refused to sign China’s tension between the two sides? Chinese response
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Original title: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Yan Shuang Hosted a Regular Press Conference on April 12, 2018

Q: The Australian Prime Minister acknowledges the current tension between Australia and China. Is it related to delays or refusals by the Chinese government to issue visas to Australian government officials wishing to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Meeting? Do you agree that there is tension in China-Australia relations? Is this because the Australian side is promoting the legislative process for foreign intervention?

A: First of all, I would like to clarify one point. According to my understanding, Australian participants have participated in the related activities of this year's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference. The Boao Forum for Asia is an unofficial international conference organization. The Forum secretariat is responsible for the activities related to the annual conference of the forum and invites representatives of relevant government and business schools to attend the forum. Regarding the attendance of this year's Boao Forum for Asia Annual Meeting, including the participation of Australia, please contact the Forum Secretariat.

You mentioned that China-Australia relations and the Australian side are aiming at foreign intervention to promote legislation. My colleagues and I have expressed their positions on similar issues on many occasions. China has consistently adhered to developing friendly relations with all countries in the world on the basis of the five principles of mutual co-respect, non-interference in each other's internal affairs and other peaceful coexistence. Any allegation that China has conducted so-called "intervention" or "infiltration" of other countries is totally baseless and has ulterior motives. It is hoped that relevant parties will respect objective facts and correctly view China's development.

A healthy and stable China-Australia relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples. We hope that the Australian side will go hand in hand with China, and on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment, it will do more to promote mutual trust and cooperation between the two sides, and ensure that China-Australia relations develop on the correct track.

Q: According to reports, Russian officials stated that the Russian military will deploy military forces in the Syrian town of Syria. If the United States attacks Syria, both its missiles and the sources of the strikes will be shot down. The U.S. side stated that the U.S. military stands ready to provide appropriate military options in accordance with the president’s decision. The possibility of military conflicts arising from the suspected tactical attack on the Syrian side has continued to increase. What is China's comment?

A: A few days ago, when State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN Secretary-General Guterres, who was visiting China, he exchanged in-depth opinions on current Syrian tensions. Over the past few days, the Chinese side has maintained close communication with the other members of the UN Security Council, including the United States and Russia, as well as regional countries, on the latest changes in the situation in Syria.

China is concerned about the possibility of an upsurge in the situation in Syria. We have always insisted on the peaceful settlement of disputes and have consistently opposed the use of force or the threat of use of force in international relations. We have consistently advocated acting in accordance with the UN Charter. According to the understanding of the Chinese side, the OPCW will send experts to conduct field investigations in Syria. We appeal to the relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint so as to ease tensions as soon as possible.

Q: On March 27, a Norwegian citizen was arrested for smuggling salmon from Vietnam to China. The person reportedly holds a passport between the two countries. Is she arrested as a Norwegian citizen or a Chinese citizen? How does China view the seriousness of the case? Will this affect China-Norwegian economic and trade relations and the entire bilateral relationship? Do you understand whether this is her personal behavior or the common cause of her company? What kind of accusations does she face?

A: I don't understand the specific situation you mentioned. I can help you after the press conference.

What I can tell you is that China-Norway relations have been developing smoothly and the cooperation between the two countries in various fields is normal.

Q: Has China delayed the approval of Australian ministerial officials' visas to China? According to Australian media reports, Australian ministerial officials plan to visit China to participate in the "Australia Week" trade fair, but due to visa issues, the event may not be held.

A: Regarding the bilateral relationship between China and Australia, I have already answered relevant questions just now and I will not repeat it.

As you mentioned that China has refused Australian Ministerial officials to participate in the "Australia Week" Expo, I have also taken note of relevant reports. What I can tell you is that this is purely nonsense and there is no such thing at all.

Editor: Gui Qiang

 

[Froggy]

Why this John Huge bugger looks like a bloody chink with an English name? Oh he is a chink no?

 

[eatshitndie]

he looks more babi than arsetralian.