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Minister Soini: Finland condemns illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia(芬兰谴责俄罗斯吞并克里米亚)

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STOCKHOLM, March 24(Greenpost)–Sunday 18 March will mark the fourth anniversary of the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by Russian Federation. Finland condemns the illegal annexation by Russia, which is against the international law.

“Finland’s support to Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty stands firm. We condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia and continue the non-recognition policy of the annexation”, Foreign Minister Timo Soini notes.

Furthermore, Minister Soini expresses his concerns regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Crimea.

“There are worrying reports that the human rights situation in Crimea is worsening. I urge Russia to investigate all violations, bring the perpetrators to justice and give international organisations unhindered access to the area.”

Minister Soini notes also the ongoing militarization of the peninsula with grave concern. The military build-up in Crimea will make the already difficult security situation even worse.

Finland fully aligns itself with the joint EU statement issued by High Representative Federica Mogherini on March 16.

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China has no need or intention to replace U.S.: Chinese FM

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Xuefei Chen Axelsson

STOCKHOLM, March. 8 (Greenpost)–China is on a long march to modernization and it has no need or intention to replace the United States’ international role, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

“Some Americans allege that China will replace America’s role in the world. This conclusion is fundamentally wrong,” Wang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People’s Congress.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press at a news conference in Beijing, on the sidelines of the national legislature's annual session on March 8, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press at a news conference in Beijing, on the sidelines of the national legislature’s annual session on March 8, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua]

On trade frictions between the two countries, Wang said that trade war is never the right solution, as it will harm both the initiator as well as the target country in a globalized world.

“In the event of a trade war, China will make a justified and necessary response,” Wang said. “We hope China and the U.S. will have a calm and constructive dialogue as equals, and find a win-win solution.”

Despite elements of competition, China-U.S. ties are defined more by partnership, not rivalry, he added.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions on China's foreign policy and foreign relations at a press conference for the first session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2018.[Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions on China’s foreign policy and foreign relations at a press conference for the first session of the 13th National People’s Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2018.[Photo: Xinhua]

Citing a latest poll, Wang said over 50 percent of the American people have a favorable view of China and the figure has been rising steadily in recent years.

“I hope people will not focus just on the problems of U.S.-China relations, but also pay attention to the positive aspects,” he said.

“The more China develops, the more it can contribute to the world,” the foreign minister said, stressing China’s commitment to peaceful development and win-win cooperation.

Photo from Xinhua