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　　　　On July 2nd, a distinguished guest was welcomed in Beijing on a hot summer day. He is the current UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon from Asia. This is his first visit to China at the invitation of the China government since he took office. After completing all the visits on that day, at 9 pm, in the elegant Four Seasons Hall of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV reporter Shui Junyi, the only TV media interview that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accepted during his current visit to China.

Ban Ki-moon was interviewed by Shui Junyi, a reporter from High-end Interview.

Shui Junyi shows Ban Ki-moon’s handwritten words and discusses China’s traditional culture.

　　　　Previously, through the propaganda platform of CCTV, the column of "High-end Interview" collected a large number of information that enthusiastic netizens wanted to convey to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon through this interview. Reporter Shui Junyi brought questions raised by netizens at the interview site.

Presenting a miniature version of Sun Tzu’s Art of War with bamboo carvings, Ban Ki-moon is of great interest.

　　　　In a cordial and frank interview, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highly affirmed the courage and firmness of the people and government of China in the face of the great disaster. He said, "I am inspired by what I have seen. The China government and people are United and have firm and strong determination. No matter where they come from, everyone is United to overcome this natural disaster together …" Up to now, many China audiences still clearly remember that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the earthquake-stricken area after the earthquake and stood on the ruins with Premier Wen Jiabao.

　　　　During the interview, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was also full of confidence in the Beijing Olympic Games. After visiting the Bird’s Nest, the Olympic venue, he said to Shui Junyi, "This morning, I had the opportunity to visit the main stadium of the Beijing Olympic Games, the Bird’s Nest, where I was deeply impressed by the excellent environmental facilities. I also deeply admire the people of China for making such full preparations for the Olympic Games. I am confident that this Olympic Games will be the most successful in Olympic history."

　　　　Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has a senior diplomat experience and a deep understanding of the North Korean nuclear issue. During the interview, he expressed his own analysis and opinions on the progress of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon revealed that his visit to the DPRK is under negotiation and he is looking forward to it.

　　　　In the interview, he also talked about the focus of major international issues in the world. On the Iranian nuclear issue, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon believes that the six-party talks to solve the North Korean nuclear issue have provided useful experience for the political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue. He believes that the peaceful use of nuclear technology is the right of every country, but it is not unconditional. The state behavior of peaceful use of nuclear technology must comply with relevant international treaties. Iran should provide evidence that can be recognized by the international community as soon as possible to prove its peaceful purpose in the process of developing nuclear technology. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that, in principle, peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue by negotiation is the best way. He has always adhered to this proposition and will actively promote multi-party dialogue and negotiations.

　　　　Despite a full day’s visit schedule, during the interview, the 64-year-old Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was filled with modest and sincere charm and had a very pleasant dialogue with Shui Junyi. The detailed program content will be broadcast in the "High-end Interview" column of the news channel at 18: 10 on July 5, and the replay time will be at 15: 15 on July 6, and the first program of CCTV will be broadcast at 15: 27 on July 7.

　　　　In addition, please pay attention to CCTV’s first program "Focus Interview-Paying Attention to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Visit to China" at 19: 38 on July 4.

Editor: Zhang Lan