Since China and the Republic of Moldova established diplomatic ties 27 years ago, relations between the two countries have become increasingly close. Benefits and mutual cooperation expanded, and the friendship between people became deeper. The statement has been made on Monday, September 30, by Zhang Yinghong, Ambassador of the Republic of China to the Republic of Moldova, during the ceremony dedicated to the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, IPN reports.
According to the Ambassador, the two sides respect each other and treat each other as equals. They also support each other in fundamental interests, such as mutual sovereignty and maintaining good cooperation in international and regional affairs. "China is willing to work with Moldova to strengthen communication and cooperation, move forward with united forces, to plan and promote friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries with a broader vision, stronger confidence and sustainable prospects," said Zhang Yinghong.
Zhang Yinghong has also specified that in the last 70 years, China has built the second largest economy in the world, and its comprehensive national force has made a historic leap. He also said that China's Gross Domestic Product grew from $ 30 billion in the first days of New China to $ 13.6 trillion at the end of last year, up over 450 times. "China has become the largest producing country, the largest commodity trading country, the second largest goods consumer country and the second largest country with foreign capital inflows," mentioned the ambassador.
According to the ambassador, China has contributed over 30% to global economic growth for many years and has become the main source of stabilization and power for global economic growth. He has also noted that in the last 70 years, China has actively implemented the innovation-based development strategy and has achieved significant results in many areas such as space flight with crew, lunar exploration, quantum science, deep-sea exploration, supercomputering, satellite navigation, etc.
Furthermore, Ambassador Zhang Yinghong has said that over the past 70 years, the living conditions of the Chinese people have been greatly improved. From 1949 to 2018, national income per capita increased from less than $ 70 to $ 9470, and the life expectancy of citizens increased from 35 to 77. "By 2020, China will fully achieve the highest objective of building a prosperous society, ensuring that the poor population according to the current standards will be completely lifted out of poverty”, believes Zhang Yinghong.
The ambassador has also stated that China does not intend to come into conflict or get into confrontation with any country, and its development does not pose a threat to any country." China respects the right of people from different countries to choose their own path of development, opposes imposing will on others, interference in the foreign affairs of other countries, harassment and intimidation," stressed the head of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Chisinau.
Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Zinaida Greceanîi has conveyed a congratulatory message at the anniversary reception.