-As Chinese Ambassador commits to advancing engagement at all levels
By: G Bennie Bravo Johnson I
H.E. YIN Chengwu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Liberia has continued reaffirmed China’s commitment to the diplomatic tie that exist between the two contries
The Ambassador reaffirmed China’s commitment when he spoke Monday, May 20, 2024, at the special Ambassadorial Reception held under the theme “Keeping in Mind the Original Aspiration of China-Liberia Relations” stating that China will continue to advance engagement at all levels and in all areas.
Ambassador YIN Chengwu further added that it is his anticipation that the leaders of the two countries will have the opportunity to meet.
“We will continue to advance engagement at all levels and in all areas. In particular, the FOCAC Summit will be held in China this autumn, and I hope that the leaders of the two countries will have the opportunity to meet, which would give strong impetus to the bilateral relations.
We will also promote exchanges between the two countries in the legislature, law enforcement, military and localities.”
He added that China will strive to promote practical cooperation in various fields.
Stating that China is making every effort to advance the Chinese path to modernization.
Rather than pursuing modernization alone, China looks forward to working with other countries to achieve modernization together.
He further committed China’s willingness to strengthen the docking of the Belt and Road Initiative and President Boakai’s ARREST agenda, and continuously expand China-Liberia’s practical cooperation.
Adding that China is willing to renew the China-Liberia Maritime Agreement, and will work with the Liberia to implement a number of projects, including the LBS upgrade and expansion project, the Fingerprint Examination Lab, the two Overpass Bridges on Tubman Boulevard, the National Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Lab at the 14 Military Hospital and 7th terms of technical assistance project of bamboo and rattan weaving and vegetable planting.
At the same time, he noted that China is willing to explore new cooperation with Liberia in agriculture, economy, trade, and education.
“China is willing to strengthen the docking of the Belt and Road Initiative and President Boakai’s ARREST agenda, and continuously expand China-Liberia’s practical cooperation.
In particular, China is willing to renew China-Liberia Maritime Agreement, and will work with the Liberian side to implement a number of projects, including the LBS upgrade and expansion project, the Fingerprint Examination Lab, the two Overpass Bridges on Tubman Boulevard, the National Clinical Diagnostic and Treatment Lab at the 14 Military Hospital and 7th terms of technical assistance project of bamboo and rattan weaving and vegetable planting.
At the same time, China is willing to explore new cooperation with Liberia in agriculture, economy, trade, education and other fields.”
Ambassador YIN Chengwu further added that China will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with the Liberia on international and regional issues.
Adding that the international situation is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and the world is facing a variety of major problems and challenges.
Therefore, China is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Liberia to uphold multilateralism, to participate in global governance, to safeguard the common interests of the “Global South” and to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.
“We will strengthen communication and cooperation with the Liberian side on international and regional issues.
At present, the international situation is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and the world is facing a variety of major problems and challenges.
China is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Liberian side to uphold multilateralism, to participate in global governance, to safeguard the common interests of the “Global South” and to jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.”
However, H.E. YIN Chengwu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Liberia continued by admonishing Liberia to continue to commit herself to the one China principle, stating that the one-China principle is the fundamental prerequisite and political foundation for China to establish and develop relations with all countries.
“The one-China principle is the fundamental prerequisite and political foundation for China to establish and develop relations with all countries. From the very first country that established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, to the 183rd, namely Nauru, they have all made political commitment to adhering to the one-China principle, and included this commitment in political documents such as communities and joint statements on the establishment of diplomatic relations with China. And they have all severed the so-called “diplomatic” relations with Taiwan.
This shows that the one-China principle has the extensive support of the international community. It is where global opinion trends and where the arc of history bends. Also, the one-China principle is the anchor of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.”
He warned that the Taiwan question is an internal affair of China and allows no external interference.
Saying that it is at the very core of China’s core interests. And that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.
“The Taiwan question is an internal affair of China and allows no external interference. It is at the very core of China’s core interests. There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is part of China, and the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.”
He stated that no matter who is the leader of Taiwan, it cannot change the basic fact that Taiwan is part of China and there is only one China in the world.
Further intimating that it cannot change the universal consensus of the international community to adhere to the one-China principle; it cannot change the historical trend that China will eventually be reunified.
Meanwhile, he intimated that China and Liberia are both developing countries facing the task of developing their economies, improving their livelihoods and striving for a better life.
Therefore, China has always adhered to the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith and taking the right approach to friendship and interests, and has actively promoted cooperation between the two countries under the framework of South-South cooperation, so as to bring tangible benefits and continuously improve the well-being of the two peoples.
H.E. YIN Chengwu added that China and Liberia have unique cultural and historical traditions, and are both founding members of the United Nations and major participants in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(FOCAC), the Belt and Road Initiative and other cooperation mechanisms.
Stating that the two countries regard each other as equal members of the international community, support each other, strengthen solidarity and promote friendship and cooperation.
H.E. YIN Chengwu recorded that since President Boakai was elected, especially since he took office, President Xi Jinping and President Boakai have maintained close communications. Under the strong leadership and strategic guidance of both Presidents.
Asserting that China-Liberia relations is entering a new stage and opening up new development opportunities. Looking ahead, China stands ready to work with the Liberia side to seize the opportunities and move forward hand in hand.
The Chinese diplomat concluded by admonishing all to keep in mind the original aspirations, and create a favourable environment for the respective development visions of the two countries that will continue to promote China-Liberia cooperation to achieve new results, and write a new chapter of China-Liberia friendship.
“China is moving towards its second centenary goal, and Africa is also accelerating towards the beautiful vision described in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Under the new situation, let us keep in mind our original aspirations, create a favourable environment for our respective development visions, continue to promote China-Liberia cooperation to achieve new results, and write a new chapter of China-Liberia friendship.”
At the same time, the speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa used the occasion to laud China for the continued support towards the development of Liberia and pledged Liberia’s commitment to upholding the “One-China” principle.
Though speaker Koffa acknowledged that the Liberian chief executive is the chief architect of Liberia’s foreign policy, he reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to upholding the “One-China” principle and strengthening Liberia diplomatic tie with china.
“Under our law, the executive is the chief architect of our foreign policy.
The leadership of the Liberian people is committed to upholding the One-China principle and strengthening diplomatic ties with China.”
Speaker Koffa further called on China to assist Liberia with technology to improve the agriculture sector of Liberia.
Adding that Liberia is greatly depleting it reserve on the importation of rice, Liberia stable food.
“Back in 1977, Liberia and China started their diplomatic tie as two third word country.
China has left Liberia at the level of being a third world country and is now a developing country. We need china technical assistance to help with our agriculture.
We are deeply going into our reserve on the importation of rice.”
