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China-FM/US Accusations
Beijing, China - Sept 23, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Screen shot of statement of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on U.S. leader's UNGA remarks about China
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of facade of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sign reading "Ministry of Foreign Affairs"
3. Various of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, Chinese national flag
Beijing, China - Sept 22, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Photo of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin
FILE: Wuhan City, Hubei Province, central China - April 2020 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of medical staff checking upon COVID-19 patient
6. Medical worker taking care of patient
7. Medical staff in discussion
Beijing, China - Sept 22, 2020 (Pool - No access Chinese mainland)
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President:
"China will enhance its nationally determined contribution targets, and introduce stronger policies and measures. We will strive for the peaking of carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060."
Qinghai Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Aerial shots of forest along Yellow River
FILE: Qinghai Province, northwest China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Aerial shot of people planting trees
Qinghai Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Aerial shot of farmland
Gansu Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Aerial shots of river, greeneries
FILE: Paris, France - Dec 12, 2015 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Officials sitting at podium
14. Various of attendees
U.S. accusations against China during the General Debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday are in disregard of facts and driven by political motives, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The statement said that regrettably, the U.S. disregarded facts and fabricated lies. And driven by shady political motives, it used the UN podium to level unfounded accusations against China. China firmly opposes to these smears. Such acts have again shown that unilateralism and bullying are the biggest threat to the world.
The statement stressed that lies can in no way masquerade as truth. The world is fully aware of China's record in containing COVID-19, and the people have their fair judgment. The coronavirus is the common enemy of humankind. China is a victim of the virus and made its contribution to the global fight against the virus. China reported the epidemic, identified the pathogen and shared its genome sequence with the world at the earliest time possible. When human-to-human transmission was confirmed, China immediately made the resolute decision to shut all exit routes from Wuhan. The most stringent closure and traffic control were imposed on the exit routes from Wuhan and Hubei Province. China's customs authorities promptly halted, in accordance with law, overseas travels by Chinese people under four categories, namely confirmed cases, suspected cases, close contacts with the former two and people with fevers. When China closed the exit channels from Wuhan on January 23, only nine confirmed cases were identified outside China, of which only one was in the U.S.
On January 31, the U.S. suspended direct flights with China. And when the U.S. closed its borders to all Chinese citizens on February 2, only a dozen of confirmed cases were reported in the U.S. China's epidemic response has been open and transparent every step of the way. The time line is clear, and the facts and data speak for themselves, said the statement.
While repeatedly smearing China on COVID-19-related issues, the statement said, the U.S. is attempting to shift the blame for its bad handling of the epidemic onto others. This is totally futile. The U.S. also arbitrarily attacked and pulled out of WHO. This has put global anti-epidemic cooperation in jeopardy, which will bring harm to people in the world and incur a heavy cost for the American people.
The statement pointed out that what the U.S. needs to do now is to stop the political manipulation, stop labeling or politicizing the virus, and join the rest of the international community in this common fight, rather than scapegoat or smear others.
On climate change and environmental protection, the facts are also clear, the statement said. China has actively fulfilled the international responsibilities consistent with its stage of development and national conditions, and carried out a host of policies and actions. The outcomes achieved are widely recognized.
China has attained its 2020 climate action targets ahead of schedule, a major contribution to the global response to climate change. Non-fossil fuel now takes up nearly 15 percent of China's total energy consumption. China has 30 percent of the world's installed capacity of renewable energy, accounting for 44 percent of the world increase. Its new energy vehicle stock is more than half the world's total. China has contributed 25 percent to the increased afforestation areas worldwide since 2000.
"China will enhance its nationally determined contribution targets, and introduce stronger policies and measures. We will strive for the peaking of carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060," said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the general debate.
The statement said such objectives are consistent with China's vision of a vibrant, clean and beautiful world through joint efforts and its commitment to fostering a community with a shared future for humankind.
The statement recalled that China has taken an active part in global climate governance. China is one of the first signatories of the UNFCCC and has contributed significantly to the conclusion of the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement and related implementation guidelines. Thanks to the concerted efforts by China and other parties, the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid produced a string of decisions that reaffirmed the commitment to multilateralism and the consensus among all parties on climate governance, laying the groundwork for follow-up negotiations.
In contrast, the statement said, as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases in cumulative terms, the U.S. not only failed to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but also pulled out of the Paris Agreement. It has rejected binding quantified emissions reduction targets for itself and refused to take even the minimum steps to protect the planet. By doing so, the U.S. has completely disassociated itself from the global carbon emissions system and arrangements, and seriously held back such global processes as emissions reduction and green and low-carbon development.
The statement said the United States is the world's largest exporter of solid waste and a major consumer of plastics per capita. However, it has refused to ratify the Basel Convention and has set obstacles for the global governance process on plastic waste. It has even shipped a huge amount of waste to developing countries, doing enormous harm to the local and global environment. How is such a country in any position to blame China?
The statement urged the U.S. to stop playing political games, abandon unilateralism, and live up to its due responsibility to the world.
China-FM/US Accusations
Dateline : Sept 23/22, 2020/File
Location : China
Duration : 1'44
Beijing, China - Sept 23, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Screen shot of statement of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on U.S. leader's UNGA remarks about China
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of facade of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sign reading "Ministry of Foreign Affairs"
3. Various of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, Chinese national flag
Beijing, China - Sept 22, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Photo of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin
FILE: Wuhan City, Hubei Province, central China - April 2020 (CCTV- No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of medical staff checking upon COVID-19 patient
6. Medical worker taking care of patient
7. Medical staff in discussion
Beijing, China - Sept 22, 2020 (Pool - No access Chinese mainland)
8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President:
"China will enhance its nationally determined contribution targets, and introduce stronger policies and measures. We will strive for the peaking of carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060."
Qinghai Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Aerial shots of forest along Yellow River
FILE: Qinghai Province, northwest China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Aerial shot of people planting trees
Qinghai Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Aerial shot of farmland
Gansu Province, northwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
12. Aerial shots of river, greeneries
FILE: Paris, France - Dec 12, 2015 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Officials sitting at podium
14. Various of attendees
U.S. accusations against China during the General Debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday are in disregard of facts and driven by political motives, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The statement said that regrettably, the U.S. disregarded facts and fabricated lies. And driven by shady political motives, it used the UN podium to level unfounded accusations against China. China firmly opposes to these smears. Such acts have again shown that unilateralism and bullying are the biggest threat to the world.
The statement stressed that lies can in no way masquerade as truth. The world is fully aware of China's record in containing COVID-19, and the people have their fair judgment. The coronavirus is the common enemy of humankind. China is a victim of the virus and made its contribution to the global fight against the virus. China reported the epidemic, identified the pathogen and shared its genome sequence with the world at the earliest time possible. When human-to-human transmission was confirmed, China immediately made the resolute decision to shut all exit routes from Wuhan. The most stringent closure and traffic control were imposed on the exit routes from Wuhan and Hubei Province. China's customs authorities promptly halted, in accordance with law, overseas travels by Chinese people under four categories, namely confirmed cases, suspected cases, close contacts with the former two and people with fevers. When China closed the exit channels from Wuhan on January 23, only nine confirmed cases were identified outside China, of which only one was in the U.S.
On January 31, the U.S. suspended direct flights with China. And when the U.S. closed its borders to all Chinese citizens on February 2, only a dozen of confirmed cases were reported in the U.S. China's epidemic response has been open and transparent every step of the way. The time line is clear, and the facts and data speak for themselves, said the statement.
While repeatedly smearing China on COVID-19-related issues, the statement said, the U.S. is attempting to shift the blame for its bad handling of the epidemic onto others. This is totally futile. The U.S. also arbitrarily attacked and pulled out of WHO. This has put global anti-epidemic cooperation in jeopardy, which will bring harm to people in the world and incur a heavy cost for the American people.
The statement pointed out that what the U.S. needs to do now is to stop the political manipulation, stop labeling or politicizing the virus, and join the rest of the international community in this common fight, rather than scapegoat or smear others.
On climate change and environmental protection, the facts are also clear, the statement said. China has actively fulfilled the international responsibilities consistent with its stage of development and national conditions, and carried out a host of policies and actions. The outcomes achieved are widely recognized.
China has attained its 2020 climate action targets ahead of schedule, a major contribution to the global response to climate change. Non-fossil fuel now takes up nearly 15 percent of China's total energy consumption. China has 30 percent of the world's installed capacity of renewable energy, accounting for 44 percent of the world increase. Its new energy vehicle stock is more than half the world's total. China has contributed 25 percent to the increased afforestation areas worldwide since 2000.
"China will enhance its nationally determined contribution targets, and introduce stronger policies and measures. We will strive for the peaking of carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060," said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the general debate.
The statement said such objectives are consistent with China's vision of a vibrant, clean and beautiful world through joint efforts and its commitment to fostering a community with a shared future for humankind.
The statement recalled that China has taken an active part in global climate governance. China is one of the first signatories of the UNFCCC and has contributed significantly to the conclusion of the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement and related implementation guidelines. Thanks to the concerted efforts by China and other parties, the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid produced a string of decisions that reaffirmed the commitment to multilateralism and the consensus among all parties on climate governance, laying the groundwork for follow-up negotiations.
In contrast, the statement said, as the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases in cumulative terms, the U.S. not only failed to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but also pulled out of the Paris Agreement. It has rejected binding quantified emissions reduction targets for itself and refused to take even the minimum steps to protect the planet. By doing so, the U.S. has completely disassociated itself from the global carbon emissions system and arrangements, and seriously held back such global processes as emissions reduction and green and low-carbon development.
The statement said the United States is the world's largest exporter of solid waste and a major consumer of plastics per capita. However, it has refused to ratify the Basel Convention and has set obstacles for the global governance process on plastic waste. It has even shipped a huge amount of waste to developing countries, doing enormous harm to the local and global environment. How is such a country in any position to blame China?
The statement urged the U.S. to stop playing political games, abandon unilateralism, and live up to its due responsibility to the world.
ID : 8158876
Published : 2020-09-23 15:32
Last Modified : 2020-09-23 21:12:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),Pool
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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