Wang Yi before ASEAN: The future of our region must be in our own hands

Jakarta (ST): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the need for Southeast Asian countries to stand up to the pressures they are facing and to counter attempts to reshape the region due to certain political factors.

Reuters quoted Wang as saying in his address to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat in Jakarta:  “Many countries in the Southeast Asian region are under pressure for prejudice, and we have to isolate them from geopolitical calculations and from using them as chess pieces due to the rivalry between major powers and coercion. The future of our region must be in our hands.”

On the Taiwan issue and US interference in China’s affairs, Wang told reporters after his speech to ASEAN: “Washington is trying to use Taiwan to disrupt and curb China’s development by distorting and undermining the one-China policy.”

K.Q.

You might also like
Latest news
British Mission in Syria posted on platform “X” on the anniversary of the chemical attack on the cit... Press Release Issued by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic Regarding the Amnesty Internation... President Al-Sharaa receives a message of congratulations from the Director of the Organization for ... The Secretary General of the Arab League warns of the consequences of the Israeli riot in the region Britain calls on Israel to respect the territorial integrity of Syria The U.S. Embassy in Syria praises the civilized role of Syrians living in America Solidarity vigils with the families of the martyrs of Daraa throughout Syria Demonstration in Moadamiyet al Sham A vigil for the people of Khan Sheikhoun commemorating the 8th anniversary of the chemical massacre Al Sheibani :On the anniversary of the chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun (Idlib)we pledge to continu... Al Sheibani welcomes decision of Human Rights Council Civil delegations visit the city of Nawa to offer condolences to the martyrs families and community ... Turkey Warns Against Israeli Actions in Syria, Citing Risks to Regional Stability and Counterterrori... A protest in the city of Sweida condemning the Israeli attacks Minister al-Ali  discusses with Syrian doctors  in Germany ways to support the health sector Eid al-Fitr Initiative " a message of hope and love for children and families” The organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns the ongoing Israeli attacks on Syrian territory The health sector in Gaza is suffering a catastrophic situation Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli attacks on Syria          Turkey holds Israel responsible for threatening regional security