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China reiterated in Buenos Aires its support for Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas
Ambassador Wang Wei again expressed Beijing’s support for Argentina’s position on the sovereignty of the islands. The statement was made during an event marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
China renewed its support for Argentina’s claim to sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands during an event held in Buenos Aires for the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
According to C5N, La Nacion and Radio Mitre, the position was expressed by the Chinese ambassador to Argentina, Wang Wei, who said Beijing backs Argentina’s position in the dispute with the United Kingdom.
C5N noted that the statement came amid renewed diplomatic activity by the Argentine government on the Malvinas issue. The outlet also recalled that in June the OAS General Assembly unanimously approved a new declaration calling on Buenos Aires and London to resume negotiations for a peaceful solution.
According to C5N, China’s position is consistent with what both countries had already set out in bilateral documents in recent years, including a 2019 joint declaration in which Beijing supported Argentina’s sovereignty rights over the islands and the resumption of negotiations in line with United Nations resolutions.
La Nacion and Radio Mitre added that Pablo Quirno and Santiago Bausili were among those attending the event. Both outlets also reported that Wang Wei highlighted the bilateral economic relationship and said China will maintain its place as Argentina’s second-largest trading partner, the top destination for agro-industrial exports and an important source of investment for Argentina.
At the same time, La Nacion and Radio Mitre placed these remarks amid a broader international debate over the Malvinas following comments by United States President Donald Trump about a possible review of Washington’s neutral stance.
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