Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Guo Jiakun
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday responded to questions about US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, the WHO, and US President Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Panama Canal.
In response to the White House’s announcement on Monday that China would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China expressed concern about the US announcement.
Mr. Guo pointed out that climate change is a common challenge facing all humanity, and no country can remain unaffected or isolated from its effects. China adheres to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, cooperates with all relevant parties to proactively tackle the challenges of climate change, and jointly promotes the world’s green and low-carbon transformation.
Regarding the US withdrawal from the WHO, Guo said that the WHO plays a central and coordinating role in global health governance. The role of the WHO should be strengthened, not weakened. China will continue to support the WHO in fulfilling its responsibilities, deepen international public health cooperation, strengthen global health governance, and promote the building of a common health community for mankind.
China’s position on Panama Canal-related issues is consistent and clear, Guo said in response to a question about President Trump’s assertion that China effectively “operates” the Panama Canal and that the United States will take it back. answered and stated. “We have no further information to share,” Guo said.
Global Times
