Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that, facing the international situation characterized by intertwined changes and chaos, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China is willing to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and to promote practical cooperation.

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday.

China has already published some news releases on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the DPRK, and if there are further updates, they will be released in a timely manner, and the media may stay tuned, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question raised by a Japanese reporter about whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, now on the second day of his visit to the DPRK, would meet with general secretary of Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong Un, and whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry could provide more information about the visit, according to Beijing Daily.

We have noted that some US lawmakers recently visited Cuba and opposed the US hostile policy toward Cuba. The US government should heed the voice of justice and immediately stop its blockade and sanctions against Cuba, as well as any form of coercion and pressure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Friday in response to a media inquiry over the situation in Cuba.

The so-called "select committee" has gone to a nearly hysterical extent in its efforts to suppress and contain China," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to a media inquiry on China's comment on that according to reports, US House select committee on strategic competition with China recently set up a so-called "whistleblower" email tip line on its website, urging US scholars, researchers, and university faculty to report research cooperation involving entities linked to China's defense and industrial base.

Ceasefire arrangements should help quell the war and restore peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question about a question about despite the temporary ceasefire announced by the US and Iran, Israel continues to carry out strikes in Lebanon.

The root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations lies in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, which constitute a breach of faith, undermine the political foundation of bilateral relations, and challenge the post-war international order, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to Japan's downgrading its description of ties with China from "one of the most important bilateral relationship" in the 2025 edition to simply "an important neighboring country" in the 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 18.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday paid tribute to the graves of the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers located in Kangdong County.

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.

Chinese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Cai Wei held China-Russia Consultations on the United Nations and Security Council Affairs with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alimov Alexander Sergeevitch in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides conducted in-depth exchange of views on the current international situation, UN and Security Council affairs, as well as regional and international hotspot issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that the strategic guidance of top leaders of the two parties and countries is the greatest political advantage and strongest guarantee for the development of relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to continue consolidating the positive momentum in the development of China-DPRK relations.

Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Thursday.

In response to a media inquiry regarding a report by The Guardian that Pakistani officials said China had directly encouraged Iran to accept a ceasefire and promised to act as a guarantor of Iran's safety in any talks — including assurances that Iranian officials would not be assassinated if they traveled for future negotiations — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China has consistently advocated for an early ceasefire and an end to the fighting, and for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means so as to ultimately achieve long-term peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region, according to The Paper.

Since the eruption of the war, China has remained in communication with all relevant parties and has been actively promoting peace and preventing escalation of the war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Thursday, in response to media inquiry over the White House's claims that the US and China had high level talks on the Iran issue.

In response to a media inquiry for more information of the visit by Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, to the DPRK at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Thursday's press conference that, "Yesterday I introduced the relevant arrangements for Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the DPRK. If there is any further information, we will release it in a timely manner, and you may also follow our updates.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that Lebanon's sovereignty and security should not be violated, and the lives and property of civilians must be protected. Mao was asked to comment on Israel's launch of large-scale air strikes against more than 100 targets in Lebanon within 10 minutes on Wednesday, and Lebanon has declared on Thursday a national day of mourning, with Iran stating that this act violated the ceasefire agreement and closed the Strait of Hormuz. China calls on relevant parties to remain calm and exercise restraint to de-escalate regional tensions, Mao said.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of the Myanmar side, President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Jiang Xinzhi will attend the inauguration of President Min Aung Hlaing in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw on April 10.

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.

Making his fourth visit to China in four years, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from Saturday, marking another in a series of successive visits to China by European leaders since the beginning of this year. A Chinese expert said that this visit is a natural step that underscores the Sánchez administration's strong commitment to its relations with China.

China maintains that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Gulf countries should be fully respected, and the safety of shipping lanes and energy infrastructure must be ensured. The root cause of the obstruction to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz lies in the illegal military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. The fundamental solution to restoring navigation in the strait is to achieve a ceasefire and end the conflict as soon as possible, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday in response to a question about the UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on Tuesday local time on a draft resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz proposed by Bahrain, during which China and Russia voted against it and exercised their vetoes, resulting in the draft resolution failing to pass.

In line with the consensus reached during earlier interactions between Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, representatives from China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan held a week-long series of informal meetings in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from April 1 to 7, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

A reliable security guarantee mechanism involving the UN Security Council, China, Russia and other major powers, as well as Pakistan, needs to be established to safeguard overall stability in the Middle East, the Iranian ambassador to China said at a Wednesday press conference at the embassy.

When asked about Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Wednesday that China and the DPRK are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. Maintaining, consolidating and developing bilateral relations has always been steadfast strategic guideline of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government.

When asked what China's stance is regarding reports that Iranian Ambassador to China claimed that he hopes China can be a guarantor of security in the Middle East, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that "We hope all parties can properly resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. Chinese side will also maintain communication with all parties and continue to make efforts to ease the situation and fully end the conflict."

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on April 8. A Sky News reporter from the UK asked: US President Donald Trump said that he believed China had persuaded Iran to negotiate over the current ceasefire agreement. Can China confirm that claim? Second, if China was indeed involved, some provisions of the agreement already appear to show clear differences, especially over whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire and whether the "10-point plan" submitted to the US includes the issue of Iran's uranium enrichment. Can China provide further clarification on these details?

At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit the DPRK from April 9 to 10, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

Following the tragic death of a Chinese scholar who allegedly committed suicide the day after being questioned by US law enforcement personnel, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in the US told the Global Times on Wednesday that the embassy is deeply saddened by this tragedy. The Chinese side has lodged solemn representations with relevant departments of the US government and the relevant university concerned on multiple occasions, and has promptly contacted the family of the individual involved, providing active assistance in handling follow-up matters, the spokesperson said.

Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, with no room for external interference. The so-called “joint statement” makes irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and interferes in China's internal affairs, which we firmly oppose, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, told a press briefing on Wednesday, in response to a question from a Global Times reporter regarding the “joint statement” issued after the meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron, which claimed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits and was thanked by the Taiwan's “foreign affairs department.”

In a stunning turn of events closely watched by the world, the US-Israeli operation against Iran that had dragged on for over a month has dramatically reversed, ushering in a significant de-escalation of tensions. Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened "a whole civilization will die," the US leader announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday night. Iranian side later confirmed the two-week ceasefire deal negotiated by Pakistan, saying it does not mean an end to the war with release of Tehran's 10-point peace plan.

​The UN Security Council on Tuesday local time failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts of a defensive nature to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the Strait of Hormuz, including through the escort of merchant and commercial vessels, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

The UN Security Council's actions must not grant a license to the use of force, let alone further exacerbate tensions and add fuel to the fire, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.

Amid mounting international pressure to curb the scam centers in Cambodia, the country has rolled out a new law targeting technology-based scams, a move Chinese experts said signals a stronger political will to address the long-standing issue and provides clearer legal grounds for joint crackdowns with countries including China.

China's vast market will remain open to the world, and China is willing to import more high-quality products from Australia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

In response to media inquiries over reports that the Japanese government plans to formally revise the content of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology this month, and the reported changes include no longer limiting exports to non-combat defense equipment and, in principle, allowing the export of lethal weapons; establishing “special circumstance” to permit arms exports to countries involved in conflicts, thus preserving export space; and removing the requirement to report such exports to parliament in advance, replacing it with notification afterward—Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is seriously concerned about the development.

Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, China has been committed to promoting a ceasefire with an objective, impartial and balanced stance. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held 26 phone calls with various parties including Iran, Israel, Russia and Gulf countries, and the special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue has shuttled through the region for mediation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. She noted that not long ago, China and Pakistan jointly put forward a Five-Point Initiative for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region, which reflects the international community's common consensus on promoting peace and ending the conflict. Peace cannot be achieved through force, and political settlement is the only way out, Mao added.

When asked about recent claims by former US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns regarding China's positions on the Iranian situation and the Venezuela issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China has noted the relevant comments. The ins and outs as well as the rights and wrongs of the Iranian situation and the Venezuela issue are quite clear, and China's position is also unequivocal, Mao said.

When asked to comment on Trump's claim regarding the 8 pm EDT Tuesday (Wednesday 8am Beijing time) deadline he set for Iran to meet US demands or that “the entire country can be taken out in one night,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that the protracted conflict in Iran has caused major casualties and losses, impacted the security and stability of countries in the region, and affected the world economy and energy security.

With the US' ultimatum on Iran approaches on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to Iran during an 83-minute press conference on Monday, warning that Iran could be "taken out" if it did not meet his newly updated deadline to reach a deal, but also cited effort to negotiate, media reported. Yet there has been little indication that Iran is ready to agree with the US' ultimatum.

On Monday, Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun met with Iryna Ovcharenko, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, and Serhii Tkachuk, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. On behalf of China's General Administration of Customs, Ambassador Ma signed with Tkachuk the protocol on inspection, quarantine and sanitary requirements for Ukrainian wheat flour exported to China.

China has become a primary hub in the production network of the ASEAN+3 region, comprising ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea, the Singapore-based ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said Monday.

Law enforcement authorities of China and the Philippines have recently cooperated to repatriate a person suspected of loan fraud surnamed Wang, according to the Chinese Embassy in Philippines on Monday.

China is willing to continue working with Russia within the framework of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, maintain timely communication on major issues, and make joint efforts to help de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, safeguard regional peace and stability, and uphold common security for the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the current situation in the Middle East.

Victories come in different forms. Some are clean, decisive, and undisputed; others are messy and costly. In this rescue operation, the US saved its airman, Iran highlighted the heavy losses inflicted on American aircraft – For the US, this was merely a passing grade.

At the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, speaker of the Portuguese Parliament Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco will lead a delegation to visit China from April 7 to 11.

The narcotic control authorities from China, Thailand and Vietnam on Thursday jointly cracked a transnational drug manufacturing case, arresting 41 suspects, China's Ministry of Public Security said Friday.

China and Thailand will step up their partnership in promoting the development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector in various fields, officials said at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (Thailand Forum) held in Bangkok that ended on Friday.

Phou Lika, a 10-year-old primary school student here in southwestern Cambodia, was a bit shocked on Thursday after doctors from the China-backed Mekong children's heart care project conducted a heart diagnosis mission at her school and found that she had congenital heart disease (CHD) from birth.

A poll conducted by Gallup found that China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36 percent approving of China's leadership, compared with 31 percent for the United States.

A handover ceremony for China's emergency food aid to Togo was held on Thursday in Lome, the capital of Togo.

China opposes attacks on civilian facilities and thr relevant parties should immediately cease fire, return to the track of political and diplomatic resolution, and prevent a larger humanitarian disaster, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing on Friday, in response to media inquiries over a Thursday social media video released by US President Donald Trump, showing a strike against Iran's “biggest bridge.”

Claims from the US side are completely groundless and a blatant reversal of right and wrong. The fact that the US keeps making irresponsible remarks only exposes its own intention to dominate the Panama Canal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to media inquiry over remarks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who smeared China for so-called detaining or holding up Panama-flagged ships.

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan value and welcome China's mediation efforts and are willing to sit down again for negotiations, which is a positive development，Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to media inquiries over the peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan held in China，and if China would offer any guarantees to prevent future conflicts.

As the US-Israeli war against Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UN Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a resolution to reopen the critical waterway, but the wording of authorizing the use of force in opening the strait has reportedly met opposition from China, Russia, and France, the three permanent members of the Security Council.

A Chinese fugitive suspected of drug-related crimes was repatriated from the United States to China, Chinese police said on Friday.

The US-Israeli war against Iran has entered its 34th day. When a genuine and lasting ceasefire in this regional conflict — which spans geopolitics, energy security, and multiple other domains — can be achieved has become a major focus of international attention.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, over the current situation in the Middle East and EU-China relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul over the current situation in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud over the current situation in the Middle East.

When asked to comment on US president Donald Trump's earlier claim that if there's no deal between US and Iran, the US is going to hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks", and threatens to hit energy infrastructure in Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that military means cannot fundamentally resolve the issue, and further escalation serves no party's interests.

"China supports all efforts conducive to peace. Since the outbreak of the conflict involving Iran, China has been actively working to promote talks for peace. We have already released information on the meeting between the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan, which you may refer to," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday, in response to questions on whether Iran has asked for security guarantees from China and whether China has responded to the request as reports claimed that Iran has sought security guarantees from China and that a ceasefire among the US, Israel and Iran could be possible if such guarantees are provided.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday reiterated China's position on cooperation with the Cook Islands, stressing that the China-Cook Islands relationship doesn't target any third party, nor should it be disrupted or constrained by any third party. In developing the relations with the Pacific Island countries, all parties should respect the independence of island countries, put development first, and uphold openness and inclusiveness.

When asked whether China is considering or will consider international cooperation to ensure the safe passage of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz with regard to global energy supply, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, “All parties are closely following whether the Strait of Hormuz can restore peace and stability and resume navigation as soon as possible. This is because the Strait and its surrounding waters serve as a vital international passage for the trade of goods and energy.”

The root cause of the obstruction to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is the illegal military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran. Only by ceasing fire and stopping the war, and realizing peace and stability in the Gulf region, can the safety and unimpeded flow of international waterways be fundamentally safeguarded, Chinese Foreign spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to media inquiry over US President Donald Trump's recent remarks suggesting that some countries should directly go to the Strait of Hormuz to "take the oil."

When asked by a foreign journalist on Friday whether China could confirm that Afghanistan and Pakistan were holding talks in China aimed at reaching a ceasefire, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Friday that there is no specific information to provide on this matter at present.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that China stands ready to work with Bahrain to promote the end of war, restore peace and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East.

Transatlantic alliance is facing further test as US President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed that he is strongly considering withdrawing the US from NATO over its failure to join the war against Iran. A Chinese expert said the latest remarks might be an attempt of the US to ramp up pressure on European allies, who have sought to avoid direct entanglement in the Middle East conflict while still hoping to keep the US engaged in the Ukraine crisis.

Japan has moved to deepen cooperation with France on rare earths and critical minerals, a push that Chinese analysts say reflects an attempt by some countries to reshape supply chains based on geopolitical considerations rather than industrial logic, while ignoring that Tokyo's own disruptive actions are the root cause of the so-called "supply risks" and "sense of insecurity."

When asked to comment on that Japan's defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced the deployment of long-range missiles in Kumamoto and Shizuoka capable of striking “enemy bases,” and claimed that “as Japan faces the most complex security environment in the postwar era, it is extremely important to strengthen Japan's standoff defense capabilities,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China is gravely concerned.

China on Wednesday expressed firm opposition to the Philippines' infringement upon China's sovereignty and rights and interests and vowed to do what is necessary to firmly defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea after reports that the Philippines will rename more than 100 island features in a bid to reinforce its "sovereignty" in the South China Sea.

China and Pakistan put forward five proposals on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf region and the Middle East during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.

Exchanges between legislative bodies are an important part of China-EU relations. To our knowledge, the delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection begins its visit to China today at the invitation of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday when asked to comment on the visit of a group of EU lawmakers to China from March 31 to April 2. It is the first such delegation to visit China in eight years.

China and Pakistan put forward five proposals on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf region and the Middle East during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.

In response to a follow-up question regarding Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's visit to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Tuesday that the two foreign ministers will exchange views on international and regional issues of common concern, including the situation in Iran. Specific information about the visit will be released in due course, and the public can stay tuned for updates, the spokesperson said.

Exchanges between legislative bodies are an important component of China-Europe relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday when asked to comment on the visit of members of the European Parliament to China from March 31 to April 2.

In response to a question about the passage of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether Iran will continue to safeguard navigation in the Strait, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that following coordination with the relevant parties, three Chinese vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, and we express our gratitude for the assistance provided by the relevant parties.

China on Monday urged Japanese authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into a recent security breach at its embassy in Tokyo, adding that the military officer who broke into the embassy had undergone four to five months of reserve officer training in the Self-Defense Forces, and "what kind of ideas were instilled in him by the Self-Defense Forces and what sort of education he received during that process?"

In response to a media inquiry on Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's third visit to China in three months, and whether it is related to the situation in Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Tuesday that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners with mutual trust and support. The two countries share similar positions on major international strategic issues and maintain frequent communication.

A China-backed Mekong children's heart care project was officially launched in Cambodia on Monday, aiming at delivering life-saving treatment to children with congenital heart disease (CHD).

As Pakistan is beefing up efforts to mediate tensions in the Middle East, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the country's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, left for China on Tuesday.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will arrive in China on March 31 to hold talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on current international issues and regional conflicts as well as bilateral relations.

The Chinese side has stressed on multiple occasions that a drawn-out conflict serves no one's interest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday in response to question regarding US President Donald Trump's claim that a deal with Iran on ending the Middle East conflict could be reached soon, while at the same time not ruling out ground operations as well as more strikes, including ones targeting power stations.

In response to a media inquiry about China's decision to take countermeasures against Keiji Furuya, a member of the House of Representatives of National Diet of Japan, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that China's countermeasures against certain pro-Taiwan Japanese politicians are lawful and just actions taken in accordance with Chinese law, aimed at safeguarding national interests and consistent with international practice.

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) convened a meeting on Monday over the incident in which an active-duty Self-Defense Forces officer forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan.

In response to a media inquiry that US President Donald Trump said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island on Sunday night, adding “I told them, if a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not”, and the question that whether Cuba has sought China assistance in oil and whether China is willing to help Cuba, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China urges the US to immediately lift its blockade and sanctions against Cuba and cease all forms of coercion and pressure.

Military means cannot resolve the root cause of the problem, and a prolonged war and escalating conflict serve no one's interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday in response to a question regarding last week's meeting of G7 foreign ministers, who urged an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure but did not call for a cessation of attacks on all targets.

When asked about the visit by four US senators to the Taiwan region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that China has all along opposed official contact between the US and China's Taiwan region, and has lodged serious protests with the US side.

China has repeatedly emphasized that delaying the war is not in the interests of any party. Only by talking can we avoid more casualties and prevent the spread of the war, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday in response to US President Donald Trump's claim that he might soon reach an agreement with Iran to end the conflict in the Middle East, but at the same time he did not rule out the possibility of taking ground actions and carrying out more strikes against Iran.

Regarding China's decision to impose countermeasures on Japanese House of Representatives member Keiji Furuya, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said that the Taiwan question is the core of China's core interests and an insurmountable red line. China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side over Furuya's visit to China's Taiwan region. After Japanese leaders made erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan island, China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. However, Furuya has shown no restraint, failing to stop or pull back and has persisted in colluding with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces to stir up trouble, seriously interfering in China's internal affairs and gravely infringing upon China's sovereignty and core interests, Mao said.

We appreciate Pakistan's efforts in promoting de-escalation, support Pakistan in continuing to play its role as a mediator, and are willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Pakistan and other relevant parties to jointly promote peace and cease war, and safeguard regional peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Monday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to mark the inauguration of the World Data Organization.

A delegation from China's defense ministry visited Europe from March 23 to 29 for a series of institutional dialogues, according to a statement posted by the Ministry of National Defense (MND) on its official website on Sunday, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Chinese experts said that military dialogues between China and Europe help the two sides deepen mutual understanding and dispel Europe's misunderstandings of China in military affairs, while further affirming that China serves as a stabilizer of world peace.

“I think it's failure to think that anybody can beat China. It's impossible. China is simply unbeatable,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview released on YouTube on Wednesday.

China and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to advancing dialogue and stabilizing bilateral relations, as Manila reiterated its adherence to the one-China policy and stated that it does not recognize Taiwan as a “sovereign state,” according to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday after a new round of diplomatic consultations.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said on Friday that cooperation with China has helped Hungary emerge as a leader in the global automotive technology revolution.

A European Parliament delegation will travel to China from March 31 to April 2, marking the first such visit in eight years, according to a release from the European Parliament website. A Chinese expert noted that one visit alone is unlikely to fundamentally shift the European Parliament's entrenched biases of China, but such direct contact may help some European politicians view China's development more objectively.