September 1st, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jia-kun presided over a regular press conference.
Some media reporters asked whether Chinese diplomats stationed in the Solomon Islands had ever had contact with relevant politicians. These politicians introduced a motion of distrust against Prime Minister Matthew Wille. New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters hinted that external forces were involved in this action, which was considered to refer to China. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' response to the developments in the Solomon Islands?
Guo Jiaqun said that regarding the first question you mentioned, China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. We have never had any interest in, nor will we interfere in, the internal affairs of other countries in any way. Regarding your second question, which involves statements made by relevant parties in New Zealand, such claims are baseless. China always adheres to the principle of four aspects of full respect when developing relations with Pacific island countries. We have no interest in, nor have we ever interfered in, the internal affairs of other countries.
It is worth noting that Peter Phillips, the former New Zealand Foreign Minister, has also been involved in numerous controversies.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters, photo material
At the end of July this year, Peters shouted in the parliament for a Chinese-American member of parliament to “return to their country”. This unusual behavior led to a letter of protest from the Chinese ambassador to New Zealand.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Racchers responded by saying, "Peters has a long history of making inappropriate and attention-grabbing remarks. The purpose of these remarks is to draw media and other politicians' attention to himself, rather than to the issues that New Zealanders are facing. This is another such example."
New Zealand's former ambassador to China, Carl Worker, also posted multiple posts on social media, severely criticizing Peters, saying, "Our foreign minister continues to bring shame upon himself and New Zealand."
Wu Kaewen pointed out that Peters has always been committed to damaging relations between New Zealand and China. He has been particularly active since 2017, and has not made any positive contributions to the development of New Zealand's most important trade relationships.
