According to Global Network report on September 14, Mao Ning, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that China is considering sending a high-level delegation to attend the state funeral of Queen of England. The funeral of the Queen of England will be held at Westminster Abbey . U.S. President Biden , South Korean President Yong Seo-yeol and other leaders have expressed their willingness to attend the Queen's funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II's body will be enshrined in St. Giles Cathedral
The funeral of the British Queen is about to be held. China responded that
The funeral of the British Queen is about to be held. At the press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the reporter asked whether China will send people to attend . Mao Ning said that China is considering sending a high-level delegation to attend and will release the relevant information later.
After the death of the Queen of England, China sent two condolence messages to express deep condolences. Mao Ning said that during the decades of the reign of the Queen of England, she was committed to promoting friendly exchanges between the UK and countries around the world. The Queen was the first British head of state to visit China and has made important contributions to promoting friendly exchanges between China and the UK over the years. . China hopes to continue to strengthen cooperation with the UK, maintain the stability of relations between the two sides, promote the economic development of the two countries, and benefit the people of the two countries. can be seen that China proposes to send a high-level delegation to attend, and the specifications must be high enough.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning
36 years ago, the Queen of England accepted the invitation of China and paid a one-week visit to China. During the visit, the Queen of England visited many famous places and historical sites in Beijing, including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of England. After climbing the Great Wall of England, the Queen of England sighed : "Among so many places I have been to, the scenery of the Great Wall is the most beautiful" . Since then, the Queen of England has received many visits to the UK. During the talks, the Queen always recalled the journey to China and planted the flower of friendship between China and Britain with her own hands, and said that the UK-China relations have entered a new stage.
Minutes from many countries said they will attend the funeral of the Queen of England
The funeral of the Queen of England will be held in London on the 19th local time. Political experts from many countries have expressed their willingness to attend. Including leaders of many countries such as the US President, the Canadian Prime Minister, and the Australian Prime Minister.
U.S. President Biden will attend the funeral of the British Queen
UK has made strict requirements for guests attending the funeral, including Foreign leaders must take the bus designated by the British side during the funeral that day. report pointed out that the requirement could put the United States in a dilemma, because Biden usually needs to be accompanied by a large number of security personnel when traveling. Subsequently, the UK said that considering the actual situation, the arrangements for the funeral may change and said that Biden can arrange his itinerary according to his plan. In addition, Japan said that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will not attend the funeral, and will be attended by Japanese Emperor and the Queen.
British officials said it is not surprising that so many leaders come to attend the funeral. The Queen's funeral is like a grand diplomatic event. This is the final contribution the Queen can make to the UK, and leaders of other countries can also use this attendance to enhance their influence. Yong Seok-yeol may use this attendance to meet with U.S. and Western leaders to expand economic diplomacy and seek international cooperation. Brazilian President Bolsonaro will also attend the funeral. Brazilian media said that Bolsonaro does not have an advantage in the current polls. The election is imminent. . Bolsonaro may hope to gain support from some conservatives and monarchy voters by attending the funeral, and take the opportunity to enhance his influence.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro
In addition, British think tank researcher Kampfner pointed out that the queen's funeral still has strict requirements, and leaders of all countries participating in the meeting must handle diplomatic activities carefully.The UK will enter a 10-day mourning period, and British Prime Minister Tras will not hold talks with foreign leaders for the time being. British officials also said that foreign leaders insist on discussing economic issues at the Queen's funeral will have an impact on the leader's image.
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