00:00China's foreign minister just spoke for one and a half hours to a room packed full of reporters at the
00:05sidelines of the two sessions.
00:06It was a briefing on foreign policy and of course top of mind has been Iran.
00:10But he didn't offer anything new, repeating the lines about calling for an immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities.
00:17But he did make a veiled swipe at the U.S. saying that major countries should play a constructive role
00:23in upholding justice and righteousness.
00:26The way he characterizes the U.S.-China relationship was also quite measured.
00:30He said both sides had brought relations to an even keel after lots of ups and downs.
00:35He said it was heartening to see the leaders of the two sides making an example of holding good interactions
00:42at the very top level.
00:43And that all that is left, he said, is to make thorough preparation and to create a conducive environment to
00:50manage their differences.
00:51And it is remarkable that despite the Iranian war, despite the snatching of the Venezuelan leader and despite the U
00:57.S. Supreme Court striking down the Trump tariffs,
01:00China remains very committed to keeping that relationship on a stable path.
01:05And that tells you the importance of U.S.-China relations.
01:08Of course, Taiwan was in focus as well.
01:11It was one of the last questions asked.
01:13And Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a strong warning to those who do not support China in reunifying that motherland.
01:20And he said they will perish.
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