Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said China's position on the situation in Iran is as follows: an immediate cessation of military operations, a prompt return to dialogue and negotiations, and a joint opposition to unilateral actions.
It is unacceptable for the United States and Israel to launch strikes on Iran during the Iran-U.S. negotiations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Sunday.
Q: It's reported that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel. What is China's comment?
China has consistently upheld the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and opposes the use of force in international relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry and Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran on Sunday have reminded Chinese citizens in the country to evacuate to safe areas as soon as possible through appropriate means after US and Israel launched military operations against Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during US-Israeli air strikes, media reported. Iran announced 40 days of mourning and vowed to revenge, warning “the most devastating offensive operation in the history of Iran's armed forces" is set to begin, according to Iranian media.
The Chinese Embassy in Israel on Sunday issued a notice regarding the registration for relocation and evacuation of Chinese nationals in Israel after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Multiple embassies in the Middle East, including those in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iraq, have issued notices for Chinese nationals who evacuated from Iran to these countries.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the situation in Iran on Saturday local time, during which China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong stated that the US and Israel had brazenly launched military strikes against targets inside Iran, causing a sudden escalation of regional tensions. China expressed deep concern over this.
The Chinese Embassy in Iran told the Global Times on Saturday that it has so far received no reports of Chinese casualties after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran. The Global Times also learned from the president of the Iran Federation of Chinese Organizations that, acting on instructions from the Chinese Embassy in Iran, the organization is making evacuation preparations and expects to carry out an orderly withdrawal from Iran via land border crossings once conditions permit.
Multiple flights from China to the Middle East have been canceled on February 28 as Iran was subjected to military strikes and the local security situation has become extremely severe and complex.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday that China is highly concerned about the military attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. Iran's national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected. China calls for an immediate halt to military operations, to avoid further escalation of tensions, to resume dialogue and negotiation, and to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East, the spokesperson said.
Several Chinese embassies and consulates in the Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Iran and Bahrain, on Saturday reminded Chinese nationals in the countries to closely monitor the situation and strengthen safety precautions amid the US and Israel's strikes against Iran, which has retaliated.
The Chinese embassy and consulates in Iran on Saturday reminded Chinese citizens in Iran to closely monitor changes in the security situation as the country faces significantly increase in external security risks recently.
At 3 pm on Friday, in the Blue Hall of China's Foreign Ministry in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning faced a packed press briefing where one question dominated: the latest surge in the conflict between China's neighboring countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
"You can see all the dynamics and the uprising mood in China," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, summing up his impressions of China in three words during his intensive two-day visit: dynamics, exciting, and cooperation.
The Chinese Embassy in Israel, in an announcement posted on its official WeChat account on Friday, advised Chinese nationals in Israel to closely follow the developments of the situation and the security alerts issued by the Israeli government, and to refrain from unnecessary outings in light of the further escalation of security risks in the Middle East.
In view of the current security situation in Iran, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Iran remind Chinese nationals to refrain from travelling to Iran, the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an announcement on its official WeChat account on Friday.
China's nuclear forces are not in the same league as those of the US and Russia. At the current stage, it is unfair, unreasonable, and unfeasible to demand that China participate in so-called trilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations among China, the US, and Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Friday in response to a media inquiry about recent claims made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding that China join a nuclear control deal with the US and Russia.
In response to a question on whether China is considering evacuating Chinese nationals and companies from Pakistan and Afghanistan or suspending relevant flights due to the fierce cross-border clashes between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, "We are closely following the development of the situation and will provide necessary assistance to Chinese nationals in need."
The US is using the so-called “China threat” as a pretext to strengthen its military deployment in the Asia-Pacific, which is not conducive to regional peace and stability and does not serve the interests of countries in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a media inquiry on a Bloomberg report which claimed that a budget document sent to the US Congress shows the Pentagon plans to spend an additional $12.6 billion to improve surveillance of China's military maneuvers, submarines and satellites, and that the US tries to counter the “unprecedented Chinese military buildup” in Asia.
China has been mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan through its own channels and stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in deescalating the situation and improving relations between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to a question concerning the fierce clashes and rapid escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan in their border areas.
A video clip showing a young girl from Taiwan island being deliberately knocked down by a woman while posing to have her photo taken at a crossing in Tokyo has gone viral, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Many expressed outrage over what appeared to be the deliberate targeting of a child, while others pointed to a broader phenomenon in Japan in which individuals reportedly collide with pedestrians in public spaces to vent resentment, condemning what they described as violence hidden beneath a facade of so-called civility.
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China's state-of-the-art robots on Thursday put on a martial arts show, and the German chancellor watched from the front row. Touring Unitree Robotics in the Chinese tech hub of Hangzhou on Thursday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz watched with widening eyes as robotic fighters put on a "robot kung fu" showcase and a "robot combat match." But the most telling moment came after the applause faded: Merz picked up a single robotic component, examining the intricate Chinese hardware with careful scrutiny.
About a week after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's second cabinet was formed, a renowned Japanese group – the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement – inviting prominent Japanese scholars, university professors and former politicians, held on Thursday in Tokyo a symposium aimed at confronting Japan's dangerous politics, vowing to never let the country initiate a war again, demanding Takaichi apologize and retract her erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, and highlighting the deep-rooted collusion between the Takaichi cabinet and the controversial Unification Church, the Global Times learnt from the association on Thursday.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer claimed in a TV interview on Wednesday local time that the Trump administration does not intend to raise tariffs on Chinese goods above current levels, while he said some countries could face up to 15 percent in new tariffs, as the Trump administration's new tariff on global goods took effect this week, according to Reuters, which also mentioned that President Donald Trump plans to travel to China in coming weeks.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is currently visiting China, shared two posts on Instagram on Thursday evening, with captions referring to the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, writing that it “stands for energy and strength.” “I hope it will be a year of growth and economic cooperation between Germany and China,” he added.
Commenting on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's China visit and China's expectation for bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the visit is fruitful and meaningful, demonstrating that both are committed to upholding a stable and constructive bilateral relationship
On the second day of his China trip, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a visit to the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing on Thursday, accompanied by a German delegation as he walked among the red-tiled roofs and gray brick walls. He also made a test ride in a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class car on Thursday, experiencing the L2 Urban and Highway Navigation System in person, the Global Times learned on site.
After a Chinese citizen was reportedly attacked by unidentified individuals on the streets of Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and a backpack containing 5 million yen ($32,000) in cash was robbed on Wednesday, the Chinese Consulate General in Osaka once again reminds Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan recently and has immediately lodged representations with local police, urging the Japanese side to solve the case as soon as possible, the Consulate General said in a notice released on Thursday.
China's representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday strongly refuted false remarks related to China made by Japan and a few other countries, saying Japan's criticism of other nations' human rights records cannot conceal its own shortcomings and Japan risks repeating the mistakes of history if it fails to engage in genuine self-examination.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday, putting forward three suggestions for the further development of China-Germany relations and saying that the two sides need to continue promoting their all-round strategic partnership, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's position on the Ukraine issue has been open, clear and consistent - calling for a ceasefire, an end to hostilities, and the promotion of peace talks and dialogue, and the US smearing of China's stance aims to provoke bloc confrontation and create division and antagonism, China's Permanent Representative to the UN Fu Cong said at a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday as he pushed back against accusations from US representative.
The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to enhance strategic communication, increase strategic mutual trust, and promote the continuous new development of the all-round strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.
The United States Forces Korea (USFK) had reportedly strongly refuted claims by South Korean military authorities that Commander Xavier Brunson had apologized to the South Korean government, instead only expressing "regret" over a recent aerial exercise above the Yellow Sea that resulted in a standoff with Chinese fighter jets, in a statement that South Korean media noted was unusually released in the middle of the night on Tuesday. Earlier, some South Korean media had reported that the USFK had apologized to Seoul over the issue.
Commenting on Russia's statement that the London and Paris were considering transferring nuclear weapons or related capabilities to Kiev, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that "I do not have relevant information.” As a matter of principle, China has always maintained that nuclear weapons cannot be used and a nuclear war must not be fought. International nuclear non-proliferation obligations should be earnestly observed, Mao said.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday approved a draft proposal to ease restrictions on defense equipment exports, allowing in principle the shipment of weapons such as fighter jets and destroyers, including to countries engaged in active conflict under so-called “special circumstances,” Kyodo News reported.
China and Germany are all-round strategic partners and have accumulated successful practices of healthy competition and integrated development. China-Germany cooperation is mutually beneficial and brings tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday in response to a question about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's stance on China prior to his departure for Beijing, as unlike the previous government, Merz did not describe China as a “systemic threat” this time.
The US' accusations are based on speculation and vague insinuations and are completely groundless, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, in response to media inquiry on reports that Christopher Yeaw, the US' assistant secretary of state for the bureau of arms control and nonproliferation, has recently accused China of having conducted nuclear explosion test, and said the US will return to testing on an equal basis. The website of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization released information stating that on June 22, 2020, two very small seismic events were detected within China, and that with the relevant data alone, it is not possible to assess the cause of these events with confidence.
Unease is reportedly spreading among Japanese companies after China on Tuesday placed 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co and Subaru Corp., on two restrictive lists in light of a growing trend of Japanese militarization, with major Japanese media outlets warning the move could deal a blow to affected firms.
China's position on the Ukraine issue has been open, clear and consistent — calling for a ceasefire, an end to hostilities, and the promotion of peace talks and dialogue, Chinese envoy to the UN said at a conference on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The envoy also criticized the US for smearing China's role in the conflict in an attempt to provoke bloc confrontation and create division and antagonism.
“China has just celebrated the Chinese New Year and is entering the Year of the Horse. I extend my warm congratulations to the country on this occasion,” said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday just before embarking the airplane heading to Beijing.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.
China's Foreign and Commerce ministries on Tuesday outlined details of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's upcoming visit, confirming meetings with Chinese leaders and the participation of around 30 senior executives from leading German firms, in sectors ranging from automotive and chemicals to biopharmaceuticals, machinery and the circular economy.
China on Tuesday put 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co and SUBARU Corporation, on two lists in light of the growing trend of militarization in the country.
In response to a media inquiry regarding recent US military aircrafts activities in relevant airspace over the Yellow Sea, Chinese military forces carried out tracking, monitoring and alert operations in accordance with laws and regulations, and effectively handled the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China, leaders of the two countries will exchange views on issues of mutual concern, stated Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday, in response to a question about whether China plans to raise the Ukraine issue during Merz's China visit.
Asked to comment on the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear. China supports all efforts conducive to peace. Recently, the Ukraine crisis has finally seen the door to dialogue open, with all parties maintaining the momentum of talks. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way to resolve the crisis. It is hoped that all parties will seize the opportunity to reach a comprehensive, lasting and binding peace agreement.
In response to a question about reports that China will hold talks with the US in Geneva on Tuesday local time as the US and Russia are in talks in Geneva over arms control, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Tuesday that during the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva this week, the Chinese delegation is willing to maintain communication with participating delegations of various countries and exchange views on the work of the Conference on Disarmament as well as on issues related to the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Commenting on safety alert issued by the Chinese Embassy in Mexico after the recent violent incidents in Mexico, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that we are closely monitoring the situation in Mexico and so far, we have not received any information about Chinese citizens being injured.
When asked whether the news of an upcoming visit to China by US President Donald Trump can be confirmed, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-US relations. "The Chinese and US sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China. However, regarding the specific question you raised, I have no information to offer at this time," Mao said.
In response to a media inquiry regarding reports that the US mulled a "limited attack" on Iran ahead of nuclear talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China is closely following relevant developments.
China firmly supports the purpose and objectives of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and the US accusations that China is conducting nuclear explosive tests are entirely groundless and are merely an excuse fabricated to justify its own potential resumption of nuclear testing, Shen Jian, Chinese ambassador for disarmament affairs, said at a high-level meeting on disarmament in Geneva on Monday local time, according to the China Central Television (CCTV).
China stands ready to work with all countries to improve global human rights governance and promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
China stands ready to work with all countries to improve global human rights governance and promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to China from February 25 to 26 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday. Merz will be accompanied by a 30-person delegation during his trip to China, where strategic action is required there for Germany, according to German news outlet taz.de. Merz is set to become the latest European leader to visit China this year following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Taoiseach of Ireland Michael Martin. In December 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron made a trip to China, soon after Spain's King Felipe. With Merz's arrival
Chinese Embassy in Mexico reminded Chinese citizens in the country to stay alert to local security situation on Monday, following violent clashes erupting across Mexico after death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," described by media outlets as the powerful and long-pursued head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the world's most-wanted traffickers.
The White House posted an image of an eagle attacking a goose after the Americans defeated the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime during the men's ice hockey final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which brought to mind the two sides' previous competition in the game and two countries' clash over US side's so-called “51st state” claim, and sparked heated discussions among netizens.
At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to China from February 25 to 26.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Kim Jong Un on his election as the general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong reiterated on Friday local time that Japan is totally unqualified for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while outlining three key points on UN Security Council reform, according to CCTV.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday sent a message of congratulations on the convening of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
The Chinese Consulate General in Auckland said in a statement on Friday that it pays high attention to a recent case of a Chinese citizen being attacked in Auckland and had urged local police to conduct a prompt and fair investigation into the case.
China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would seek “strategic partnerships” with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the US leans on tariffs, media outlets Reuters and POLITICO Europe reported.
No matter what pretext Japan uses to exercise "collective self-defense" to intervene in the Taiwan question, it would constitute aggression against China, and China will resolutely respond, China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said on Wednesday local time.
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), secured appointment in the powerful lower house as Japanese prime minister without a runoff vote on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Following the attestation ceremony for the prime minister and the certification of cabinet minister at the Imperial Palace, the second Takaichi cabinet, a coalition with Japan Innovation Party (JIP), is expected to be formed on Wednesday evening, according to Japanese media reports.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sent Chinese New Year greetings on platform X on Tuesday, expressing his hope to visit China soon.
Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with Washington, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. However, a Japanese industry leading think-tank has labeled the investment “unequal,” and business and state-backed finance circles are concerned that the projects may be “less than bankable,” according to media reports.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the US state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.
On February 14, 2026 local time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich.
After China granted visa-free entry to Canadian nationals, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand responded to the move in a social media post on Sunday, saying that it would “make travel easier, support business exchanges, and strengthen people-to-people ties between our countries.”
After Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks on dangerous trends of militarism in Japan at the Munich Security Conference drew applause and wide attention, Japan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement and lodged a demarche with the Chinese side. A Chinese expert noted that Japan's reaction to Wang's fact-based remarks appeared to lack restraint and diplomatic decorum. The expert added that speaking out about Japan's rising militarism on the international stage is both necessary and widely resonant with international audiences.
The Chinese Consulate General in Da Nang on Sunday evening issued a reminder urging Chinese nationals visiting the city to stay away from gambling, after a Chinese citizen reportedly died after jumping from a hotel building in Da Nang following involvement in a gambling activity.
China to grant visa-free policy to Canadian, British nationals from Feb. 17
In reforming and improving global governance, multilateralism should always be upheld. The monopolization of global power by a small number of countries is unpopular. We live in a multipolar world and need to practice true multilateralism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a keynote speech on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, calling on major countries to practice multilateralism and lead by example.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has welcomed China's decision to resume direct flights between Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province and Cebu in the central Philippines, the Presidential Communications Office said Saturday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday urged vigilance against recent dangerous trends in Japan, stating that the Japanese leadership's erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question directly challenge China's sovereignty and the post-war international order.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday urged vigilance against recent dangerous trends in Japan, stating that the Japanese leadership's erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question directly challenge China's sovereignty and the post-war international order.
The 62nd Munich Security Conference kicked off on Friday, where leaders from several European countries continued their call for a new transatlantic relationship, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who issued warnings to the US leadership, but also calling for the restoration of transatlantic relations.
Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit
The 50 years of interactions and cooperation between China and Europe have proven that the two sides are partners, not rivals. Mutual dependence is not a risk, intertwined interests are not a threat, and open cooperation does not harm security, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a trilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, on the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday, according to a readout released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on the occasion of attending the 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, met with a number of European leader and officials on the sidelines of the MSC, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Austrian foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, according to official release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with both sides agreeing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in various fields and promote the stable development of China-US relations.
China and Ukraine should stick to the right direction and maintain stable and healthy development in bilateral relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Munich.
Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich on Friday local time, chinanews.com reported on its official WeChat account, citing Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. This cannot be changed by anyone's empty rhetoric or political manipulations, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Friday.
The 11th China–US counter-narcotics information exchange meeting, took place in the US from February 10 to 12, bringing together cross-departmental counternarcotics delegations from both countries. Both sides agreed to advance sound, in-depth and practical counter-narcotics cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual respect, according to the Xinhua News Agency, citing Chinese's Ministry of Public Security.
The Chinese Government has always required Chinese fishermen to conduct operations in accordance with laws and regulations, while firmly safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese fishermen, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, in response to an inquiry regarding Japan's claim that it had detained a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain on the grounds of attempting to evade inspection after entering “Japan's exclusive economic zone”.
As the Lunar New Year,also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, draws near, messages of goodwill are arriving from around the world, with a number of global leaders offering warm wishes to the Chinese people, many beginning in Chinese with "Chun Jie Kuai Le."
As a Dutch court on Wednesday local time ordered a formal investigation into so-called mismanagement of Nexperia, China's Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference on Thursday that the competent authorities have stated our position on the Nexperia issue on multiple occasions, noting that the root cause of the Nexperia issue is the improper administrative intervention of the Dutch side in the operations of businesses.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cited China's speed and efficiency in renewable energy construction to urge EU to deal with overregulation when speaking at European Industry Summit in Belgium on Wednesday, which a Chinese expert sees as a sign that some European countries have begun to seriously reassess China and increasingly view China as a reference that they can learn something from.
When asked to comment on Israel's security cabinet approved new rules aimed at strengthening control on the occupied West Bank, and the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the move as a colonial act and war crime, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that both Gaza and the West Bank are inseparable parts of the Palestinian territory, and the two-state solution is the fundamental way to resolve the Palestinian question.
Addressing a question regarding Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks spreading "Taiwan independence" fallacies during an interview, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that Lai's related claims once again exposed his nature as a stubborn "Taiwan independence" separatist, fully proving that him as a destroyer of peace, a creator of crises, and an instigator of war. Relying on external forces to seek "independence" and using military means to resist reunification is like an ant trying to shake a tree - it is doomed to failure, Lin said.
Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. During the recent phone talks between the two heads of state, President Trump once again expressed his wish to visit China in April, and President Xi Jinping reiterated his invitation for President Trump's visit to China. The two sides have maintained communication on this matter, Lin said in response to a question about reports saying that US President Donald Trump is expected to visit China and meet with Chinese leader, and the reports also said that the US side expects the tariff truce to be extended.
The successful story of China-Hungary cooperation will have a demonstrative effect for Europe and the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said while meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Wednesday local time. Wang also expressed hope that Hungary will play an active role in promoting the sound and steady development of China-Europe relations, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene on Wednesday signaled openness to restore diplomatic relations with China and said that she would be prepared to consider renaming an office set by the Taiwan regional authority in her country, according to media reports. These remarks came less than 10 days after she admitted Lithuania had made a strategic mistake by allowing a “Taiwanese representative office” to open in the capital under the name “Taiwanese,” in an interview with the Baltic News Service (BNS).
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday found himself embroiled in renewed controversy over his past relationship with late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after acknowledging meetings that appeared to contradict his previous public statements.
Regarding the letter sent from several UN human rights special mechanisms to the government of Japan, in which they expressed grave concern over Japan's denial of the right of victims of the "comfort women" system to seek truth and reparations, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that the forced conscription of "comfort women" was a heinous crime committed by Japanese militarism and a grave violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable, and the international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime, said the spokesperson.