Full text: Press Communiqu¨¦
between China and France
BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- China said here Thursday
it appreciates France's explicit commitment on not backing any form of "Tibetan
independence".
Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang made the remarks
at a regular press briefing here Thursday.
China and France released a joint press communiqu¨¦
both in Beijing and Paris on April 1.
The communiqu¨¦ says that "France fully recognizes the
importance and sensitivity of the Tibet issue and reaffirms its adherence to the
one-China policy and the position that Tibet is an integral part of the Chinese
territory, in accordance with the decision made by General Charles de Gaulle,
which has not changed and will remain unchanged. Based on this spirit and the
principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs, France refuses
to support any form of "Tibet independence".
"France made a solemn commitment," Qin said.
"France's position is explicit and the meaning very clear and we hope France can
abide by the principles and the spirit set forth in the communiqu¨¦."
"China has always attached great importance to
China-France relations and is willing to work with France to enhance
communication and cooperation in line with the basic principles of international
relations including mutual respect, non-interference in each other's internal
affairs and treating each other on an equal footing, so as to promote the sound
and stable development of their comprehensive strategic partnership," said Qin.
Qin noted, "There was no country in the world that
recognized Tibet independence and the so-called Tibetan government-in-exile. The
international community had seen clearly that the Tibetan secessionists were
separating China and harming its diplomatic ties with other countries."
Qin reiterated China's positions on the Tibet issue.
"We oppose the Dalai Lama engaging in activities
overseas aimed at splitting the motherland under any name or pretext."
"We are resolutely opposed to any leaders or
personages having official contact with the Dalai Lama and we are opposed to any
foreign country interfering in China's internal affairs on this issue," he
added.
According to Qin, what China requires other
countries, including France, to do is to abide by international laws and
regulations.
"The Chinese government didn't ask other countries to
do anything beyond this sphere," he said.
Chinese President Hu Jintao met with French President
Nicolas Sarkozy in London on Wednesday ahead of a Group of 20 summit on the
global financial crisis scheduled for Thursday, signifying the restoration of
bilateral ties soured by the French leader's meeting with leading Tibetan
separatist the Dalai Lama.
The meeting also came hours after China and France
issued a press communiqu¨¦ on Wednesday that said the two sides "attach great
importance to China-France relations" and reiterated their adherence to the
principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
Relations hit a low after French President Nicolas
Sarkozy held a private meeting with the Dalai Lama last year in Poland when
France held the rotating presidency of the European Union. China postponed the
11th China-EU Summit and lodged a strong protest against the meeting, saying it
"severely undermined China's core interests."
China, France restore ties as
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with French President Nicolas Sarkozy during their meeting in London, Britain, on April 1, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
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LONDON, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy here Wednesday night, signifying the
restoration of bilateral ties soured by the French leader's meeting with leading
Tibetan separatist the Dalai Lama.
"Our meeting today means a new starting point for the
bilateral relations, and I hope the two sides would work together to usher in a
new phase in Sino-French ties," Hu said at the start of his meeting with
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France says not to back "Tibet independence" in any
form
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) --
France said on Wednesday in a press communique simultaneously issued by Chinese
and French foreign ministries both in Beijing and Paris that it would not back
"Tibet independence" in any form.
China, France announce to have high-level contact,
strategic dialogue
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China and France announced
Wednesday to hold high-level contacts and strategic dialogues at a proper time.
The announcement was made in a press communique released
by Chinese and French foreign ministries in both Beijing and Paris on Wednesday.
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