Diplomacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India on Thursday, kicking off a two-day trip with a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The last time Putin visited India was on December 6, 2021, according to multiple Indian media outlets.
By Wang Qi and Shen Sheng | 2025/12/4 23:39:18
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  • China Wildlife Conservation Association, French zoo to extend international cooperation on giant panda conservation: CWCA

    The China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) announced on Thursday that it signed a letter of intent with Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan, France, to extend their international cooperation on giant panda conservation.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/4 23:08:10
  • Xi meets Macron, calling for expanded scope of cooperation

    China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/12/4 22:58:05
  • Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas

    China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 18:58:36
  • Japan job posting seeking writers to praise Japan and criticize China taken down; move exposes sinister intentions of certain Japanese forces: expert

    Japan's crowdsourcing platform CloudWorks took down a recruitment post on Wednesday that sought creators for "YouTube videos on overseas reactions that praise Japan and criticize China," Japanese media outlet J-Cast reported.

    By Li Yawei | 2025/12/4 17:16:44
  • FM says Takaichi's latest Taiwan remarks 'certainly unacceptable'; experts warn PM's move a 'strategic deception'

    Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso on Wednesday openly voiced support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, prompting criticism within Japan. Also on Wednesday, when pressed by a Komeito lawmaker, Takaichi said at a plenary session of the House of Councillors that Japan's fundamental position on Taiwan is as stated in the Japan-China Joint Statement and this position has not changed, according to the Mainichi Shimbun report. However, she did not offer any explanation of what exactly "has not changed," nor did she retract the erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question that had already triggered strong backlash both domestically and internationally.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/12/4 16:07:50
  • Chinese FM says reports on Takaichi's latest statement over Taiwan inaccurate, urges Japan to correct mistakes and retract erroneous remarks

    In response to media inquiry over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday cited the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement at a plenary session of the House of Councillors, saying that she “understands and respects” the Chinese government's position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian stated that, upon verification, the relevant reports are inaccurate. Takaichi only said that Japan's fundamental position on Taiwan question is as stated in the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement and this position has not changed — nothing more.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/4 15:35:41
  • Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 13:16:13
  • Xi, Macron jointly meet press

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 13:13:58
  • Xi, Macron attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 12:38:52
  • Xi holds talks with Macron

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 10:06:24
  • Xi holds welcome ceremony for Macron

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 9:55:48
  • Chinese FM meets with French FM

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, mentioned French President Emmanuel Macron's fourth state visit to China. Every meeting between the two heads of state is not only a major event in China-France relations but also attracts close attention from the international community, he said.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/4 8:30:59
  • French President Macron arrives in Beijing for state visit

    At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday. It is Macron's fourth state visit to China and a reciprocal visit for Xi's historic state visit to France last year that marked the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday. During the visit this week, Xi will hold talks with Macron to jointly guide the development of China-France relations under the new circumstances. The two presidents will also have in-depth exchanges of views on major international and regional hotspot issues.

    By Zhao Yusha and Qian Jiayin | 2025/12/4 0:05:20
  • China deplores UK's repeated delay on new Chinese Embassy approval

    In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve the building of a new Chinese embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the project has long been completed, and there is no reason for the UK to again delay the approval. The so-called argument raised by the UK side is just untenable.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/3 21:35:04
  • French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing for state visit

    At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/3 17:18:12
  • China opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext, FM on Venezuela opposing US' claim over its airspace

    China opposes any acts violating the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringing upon the sovereignty and security of other countries, and opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday. The remarks were made when asked for comment on Venezuelan government strongly opposing the US' claim on November 29 that the airspace above and surrounding the country should be considered closed, as Venezuela believed the US' related remarks violated UN charter and the principles of international law and many other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean also expressed opposition against US' claim.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/12/3 16:52:33
  • No justification for UK to delay decision on Chinese Embassy once again, says Chinese FM spokesperson

    In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve China to build a new embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the premises has long been completed, and there is no justification for the UK to delay the approval once again and the so-called reasons are completely untenable.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/3 16:46:20
  • China opposes official exchanges between US and China's Taiwan region: FM responds to Taiwan-related bill

    China firmly opposes official exchanges between the US and China's Taiwan region in any form, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday when asked about China's response to US President Donald Trump's signing into law a bill that calls on the Department of State to regularly review US-Taiwanese relations and look for ways to deepen the US and Taiwan relationship.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/12/3 16:29:33
  • China opposes unilateral sanctions without UN authorization, says FM over EC's plan to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

    In response to a media inquiry that the European Commission plans to propose a legal measure this week to use frozen Russian assets as loans for aiding Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at Wednesday's press conference that China "consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that violate international law and lack authorization from the UN Security Council."

    By Global Times | 2025/12/3 16:07:45
  • China's Xinjiang hosts regional forum to boost Central Asia links, trade

    The Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on Tuesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drawing over 300 government officials and representatives from financial institutions, think tanks and the private sector to discuss promoting trade and investment across the region.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/3 9:20:47
  • China strongly deplores UK's further postponing decision on the new embassy project planning application: Embassy spokesperson

    “We strongly deplore the UK side's repeated postponement of the decision on the planning application for the new Chinese Embassy project,” a spokesperson with Chinese Embassy in the UK said in a statement published on the embassy website on Tuesday local time.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/3 7:47:06
  • China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

    China and Russia held the 20th round of strategic security consultation on Tuesday in Moscow. The two sides conducted comprehensive and in-depth discussions on major issues involving the strategic and security interests of both countries, reached new consensuses and enhanced strategic mutual trust. They agreed to fully implement the important consensuses reached by the heads of state of the two countries in the field of strategic security and promote the strategic cooperation between the two sides to a higher level of quality, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

    By Wang Qi | 2025/12/3 1:15:35
  • China sends 2nd letter to UN, warns against Japan's militarism revival

    China has submitted a second letter to the UN secretary-general, firmly refuting the unreasonable arguments made by Japan's permanent representative to the UN, and elaborating on the position of the Chinese government regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan and related matters.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/12/2 23:12:39
  • Japan's children version of defense white paper criticized by educators' groups for hyping China-related crisis, violating child rights; experts say it underscores growing pervasiveness of its militarist ethos

    Japan's Ministry of Defense is facing pushback from educators' groups over distributing a children's version of the defense white paper to elementary schools nationwide, with the educators' groups on Monday criticizing the content for fomenting a sense of crisis toward specific countries such as China and arguing that it effectively serves as a recruitment tool for the Self-Defense Forces, in violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, according to Japanese media Tokyo Shimbun Tuesday.

    By Li Yawei | 2025/12/2 21:06:37
  • The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum kicks off in Guangzhou, calls for the practice of genuine multilateralism

    The 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum officially opened in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday. Participants believe that now, more than ever, issues such as global development imbalances, geopolitical conflict risks, AI governance, and climate change response urgently require global coordination and joint action.

    By Qian Jiayin in Guangzhou | 2025/12/2 20:11:00
  • China firmly oppose Japan's perverse actions that challenge post-war intl order, seek to resurrect specter of militarism: Chinese FM

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan openly challenge the outcomes of the victory in World War II and the post-war international order, and seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. China's letter to the UN Secretary-General, setting out its solemn position, was entirely justified and necessary. China firmly opposes Japan's perverse actions that challenge the post-war international order and seek to resurrect the specter of militarism, FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday

    By Global Times | 2025/12/2 17:33:41
  • China reiterates non-interference stance on Honduras election, vows to deepen bilateral cooperation

    In response to a foreign media inquiry regarding the presidential election in Honduras, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the election is Honduras' internal affair and China consistently upholds the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs.

    By Globam Times | 2025/12/2 16:17:12
  • FM responds to whether China will arrange for visits requested by Japanese cross-party group, business federation

    Responding to a question whether China would arrange the trips as Japanese media reported that the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union and Keidanren Chairman Tsutsui Yoshinobu have expressed hopes to visit China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a regular press briefing that China has noted the information as well as the concerns expressed by many people of insight in Japan over the vicious impact and grave consequences caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/2 16:10:32
  • Japanese cross-party group, business federation convey desire to visit China amid bilateral tensions caused by Takaichi: media reports

    Senior members of the cross-party Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union, including former Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) election chief Yuko Obuchi, conveyed to the Chinese side their request to send a delegation of lawmakers to China within the year, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday, citing multiple sources.

    By Feng Fan | 2025/12/2 14:29:52
  • Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

    China firmly opposes the UK's erroneous rhetoric in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech, which hyped up the “China threat” and made groundless accusations against China and interfered in China's internal affairs, a spokesperson from Chinese Embassy in the UK said after Starmer made remarks warning China poses security threats but urging deeper business ties, along with remarks related to Hong Kong and other issues.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/12/2 13:16:24
  • Starmer warns on China security risks while pushing; expert calls it typical “have-it-both-ways” strategic calculation

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed on Monday that China has posed "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties were in the national interest, per Reuters.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/12/2 10:51:55
  • Xi extends congratulations on 50th founding anniversary of Lao People's Democratic Republic

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/2 8:43:02
  • Japanese veteran singer Tokiko Kato in news talk show demands Takaichi to retract her Taiwan-related remarks

    Japanese singer Tokiko Kato explicitly demanded Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question during a TBS program when she discussed the backlash from China triggered by Takaichi's remarks on a so-called Taiwan emergency which resulted in the deterioration of China-Japan relations, chunichi.co.jp reported on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/2 0:26:58
  • Russia grants visa-free entry to Chinese citizens amid deepening bilateral ties

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free entry to Russia for up to 30 days for several categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, businesspeople, academics, artists, and athletes, according to multiple media reports. Some analysts said the move will further expand economic cooperation and deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, strengthening foundation for long-term development of China-Russia relations.

    By Liu Xin and Chu Daye | 2025/12/1 22:30:10
  • Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Japanese singer halting mid-show and another canceling show in Shanghai, recommends consulting the organizers

    In response to media reports that a Japanese singer halted mid-show last Friday in Shanghai and another canceled her Saturday show in Shanghai, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian stated that, regarding the specific arrangements and reasons behind these social and commercial events, it is recommended to consult the organizers.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 19:27:50
  • Japan must not entertain any illusions about blurring lines on matters of principle: FM

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday slammed Japan for taking a deliberately vague and evasive position on the Taiwan question. He made the remarks when asked by the Global Times at the press conference that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently claimed that Japan has "renounced all rights and claims under the Treaty of San Francisco," and "is not in a position to recognize Taiwan's legal status," and that Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, when asked whether this meant "Japan does not recognize China's sovereignty over Taiwan," reiterated the relevant position stated in the "Treaty of San Francisco." He added that the Japanese government's basic stance regarding Taiwan is precisely as articulated in the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement — nothing more, nothing less.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 17:53:59
  • China believes under leadership of President Japarov, Kyrgyzstan will certainly achieve enduring stability and security: FM

    China is ready to work together with Kyrgyzstan to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of our two countries, further enhance mutual support, deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, and advance the building of a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future, Lin said.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 16:32:38
  • Chinese FM refutes Japan's so-called documents on Diaoyu Dao sovereignty, saying its illegal claims untenable

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at Monday's regular press conference that the Diaoyu Dao and their affiliated islands are China's inherent territory since ancient times. The historical context and legal basis for China's sovereignty over the Diaoyu Dao are clear and well-established.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 16:31:54
  • FM spokesperson responds to Australian defense minister's claim of tracking Chinese Navy flotilla possibly heading toward Australian waters

    In response to a media question regarding Australian Defense Minister's remarks that the Australian Defense Ministry was tracking a Chinese Navy flotilla, claiming it may be heading toward Australian waters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in a press conference on Monday that regarding the activities of the Chinese Navy, we recommend that you inquire with the relevant authorities.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 16:24:59
  • French President Macron to pay his 4th state visit to China

    At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from December 3 to 5, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Monday.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/12/1 16:24:33
  • Chinese Embassy urges nationals to evacuate Tajikistan-Afghanistan border amid armed attacks

    The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan on Monday urges Chinese enterprises and personnel to urgently evacuate the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border areas after Chinese nationals injured during armed attack occurred in the area.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 16:05:30
  • French President Emmanuel Macron to visit China from Dec. 3 to 5

    French President Emmanuel Macron to visit China from Dec. 3 to 5

    By Xinhua | 2025/12/1 15:06:49
  • Hamasaki's Shanghai concert canceled amid China-Japan tensions; ex-FM Hatoyama says Takaichi's Taiwan remarks hurt 'national interests'

    Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki announced on November 28 via social media the cancellation of her scheduled Shanghai concert next day, igniting online controversy among netizens in Japan and China over the weekend, as tensions in Japan-China relations, triggered by erroneous remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae, escalated, according to multiple media reports.

    By Global Times | 2025/12/1 13:17:22
  • Japan's 'undetermined status of Taiwan' claim reveals historical ignorance and misjudgment of realities:People's Daily 'Zhong Sheng' commentary

    During a recent party leaders' debate in the Diet, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claimed that “(Japan), under the Treaty of San Francisco Peace, having renounced all rights” and “is not in a position to recognize Taiwan's legal status.” Such “undetermined status of Taiwan” narrative deliberately distorts history and mirrors Takaichi's earlier erroneous assertion that a “Taiwan contingency” could cause a “situation threatening Japan's survival.” Together, these statements once again expose her true intention: to challenge the post-war international order and pave way for Japan's military involvement in the Taiwan Straits.

    By People's Daily | 2025/12/1 10:09:06
  • Brighton's post featuring Japanese WWII soldier 'not approved,' English Premier League tells GT

    British football club Brighton apologized after a club social media post featuring Kaoru Mitoma and an academy player holding up an image of a Japanese WWII soldier. The post sparked anger and disappointment among fans in Asia, which suffered under Japanese atrocities during WWII.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/11/30 21:08:32
  • US media unveils composition of US military task force in Philippines; Chinese experts say it merely 'placates' Manila

    US media Stars and Stripes recently revealed the composition of a US military task force in the Philippines, with a core element of approximately 60 personnel serving as primary staff. Experts told the Global Times that the US task force stationed in the Philippines may appear to give the Philippine military reassurance and play a placating role, but Manila's attempt to rely on external powers to provoke China's sovereignty is doomed to fail.

    By Guo Yuandan | 2025/11/30 20:04:05
  • PLA Daily article criticizes Japan's ambiguous, evasive defense of PM Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan question

    The PLA Daily, a newspaper affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), published on Sunday an article that criticizes Japan's ambiguous and evasive response to international criticism over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, which appeared to be an attempt to gloss over the issue.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/30 15:10:02
  • Any party or figure in power in Japan must uphold commitments in China-Japan political documents: Chinese Ambassador to Japan in People's Daily

    Eighty years ago, the Chinese people achieved a great victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Japan signed the instrument of surrender and formally accepted international legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, which stipulated the return of Taiwan to China. After half a century of Japanese colonial rule, Taiwan was restored to the motherland, and historical justice was finally upheld, Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao wrote an article published on People's Daily on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/30 8:57:46
  • China's top diplomat holds talks with British PM's national security adviser, elaborating China's principled position on Japan-related issues

    During his meeting with Jonathan Powell, the British prime minister's national security adviser, in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's principled position regarding Japan-related issues and expressed hope that the UK would continue to uphold the one-China principle and work with China to safeguard victorious outcomes of World War II.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/29 0:24:38
  • Environment quality of China's Huangyan Dao remains excellent, report shows

    China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Friday released the 2025 survey and assessment report on the ecological environment of the waters around China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, saying that the waters around the island maintain good quality.

    By Wang Qi and Fan Wei | 2025/11/28 22:38:55
  • 'A trampling on Constitution': JCP lawmaker urges Takaichi to retract Taiwan-related remarks

    In an exclusive written response to the Global Times, Japanese Communist Party (JCP) lawmaker and House of Councillors member Taku Yamazoe criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the Taiwan question, saying that she should retract her remarks as they signaled the possibility of Japan engaging in military action even without being attacked, which constituted a trampling on the Constitution and may cause significant damage to both Japan and China.

    By Feng Fan | 2025/11/28 22:18:20
  • US urged to lift illegal unilateral sanctions on Venezuela, contribute more to peace, stability and devt in LAC: Chinese FM

    In response to an inquiry regarding Venezuela's Foreign Ministry's rejection of what it called a “ridiculous” US plan to designate the “nonexistent” Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization and the US imposition of sanctions on "members of the organization" – including Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and other senior officials, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and have not been authorized by the UN Security Council, and opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/28 16:37:10
  • DPP authorities' act of 'currying favor with Japan to seek independence' is despicable: Chinese FM

    Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference on Friday. At the conference, a reporter from the Global Times asked that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks have been opposed and criticized by the international community and insightful people in Japan. However, the Taiwan regional authorities have repeatedly put on gestures of supporting Takaichi. Not long ago, Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te expressed his so-called support by eating sushi, and Taiwan's external affairs department absurdly claimed that Chinese side's letter to the UN Secretary-General was "rude and unreasonable." What is the spokesperson's comment on this?

    By Global Times | 2025/11/28 16:26:56
  • China's top diplomat to travel to Russia for 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation

    Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, will travel to Russia for the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation from Dec. 1 to 2, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/28 16:10:29
  • China has no intention of engaging in space race with any country, FM on US claims of space dominance

    When asked to comment on that the US' claims that after establishing the Space Force, it has gained dominance over Russia and China in the space domain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China has always adhered to the peaceful use of outer space and opposes an arms race or the weaponization of outer space. China has no intention of engaging in a space race with any country, nor does it seek so-called space superiority, said Mao.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/28 15:51:15
  • Wang Yi to travel to Russia for the 20th Round of China-Russia Strategic Security Consultation

    At the invitation of Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will travel to Russia for the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation from December 1 to 2.

    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/11/28 15:09:36
  • Younger generations inject new vigor into traditional China-US friendship

    The traditional friendship between the Chinese and U.S. people continues to show strength and resilience as younger generations stay actively engaged.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/28 8:03:26
  • Chinese defense ministry responds intensively to Japan's dangerous moves

    China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday responded intensively to a series of recent moves by Japan, including the deployment of missiles on Yonaguni Island, the first export of deadly weapons since Japan relaxed arms export controls, and Japan's initiation of discussions on revising three security-related documents.

    By Fan Anqi and Xing Xiaojing | 2025/11/28 0:20:35
  • Chinese FM voices opposition to Japanese leader's infringing upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity in talks with French presidential adviser

    At France's request, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, during which Wang reiterated China's position on the Taiwan question, stressing that provocative Taiwan-related remarks made by Japan's incumbent leader reverse the course of history and constitute an infringement on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 23:22:51
  • After call with China, Trump 'advises Takaichi not to provoke China' on Taiwan; Japanese PM's office declines to comment: media

    Multiple Japanese media outlets reported that when asked whether she had discussed the Taiwan question with US President Donald Trump during their recent call, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dodged the question. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that after a China–US phone call initiated by Washington on Monday evening, Trump soon phoned Takaichi and, days after she “outraged China,” advised her not to provoke Beijing over Taiwan's sovereignty.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 18:22:38
  • Any act of aggression will be met with fierce and decisive counterstrike: China's defense ministry on whether PLA's drills a warning to Japan

    From November 23 to 27, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted military operations in the Bohai Strait and parts of the northern Yellow Sea. When asked whether the drills were intended as a warning to Japan, and whether the PLA would take further actions to exert pressure if Japan refuses to retract its recent remarks, given that the Chinese military has recently issued multiple statements signaling its readiness to fight and to win, spokesperson Jiang Bin of China's defense ministry said on Thursday that the root cause of the current situation lies in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 18:09:47
  • FM spokesperson slams Japan's 'self-deceptive' attempt to downplay Takaichi's erroneous remarks by claiming she 'no longer mentioned any specifics'

    Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday dismissed the claim by Japan's main opposition party leader that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had effectively withdrawn her previous remarks on the Taiwan question since she "no longer mentioned any specifics" during a recent party leaders' debate, saying that "not mentioning any specifics" and "withdrawing the erroneous remarks" are two entirely different matters. "The Japanese side's attempt to downplay, evade or cover up Takaichi's erroneous remarks through "not mentioning any specifics" is nothing but self-deception," Guo said. "China absolutely does not accept this."

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 16:47:22
  • Takaichi's claim of 'theory of undetermined Taiwan status' shows she remains unrepentant; 'San Francisco Peace Treaty' illegal, invalid: Chinese FM

    Responding to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's claims that under the "San Francisco Peace Treaty," Japan "is not in a position to determine or recognize the legal status of Taiwan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that Takaichi's remarks deliberately ignore internationally binding documents while relying solely on the illegal and invalid "San Francisco Peace Treaty," once again showing she remains unrepentant and disregards UN authority. Guo warned that the international community should also remain highly vigilant.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 16:40:44
  • Chinese FM responds on reports claiming Trump asked Takaichi to tone down Taiwan-related remarks: no comment on matter between US, Japan

    In response to a question that it is reported that US President Donald Trump had requested the Japanese prime minister to tone down remarks related to the Taiwan question and whether the reported matter is influenced by the recent China–US leaders' phone call, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson from China's ministry of foreign affairs said on Thursday that communication between the US and Japanese leaders is a matter between those two countries, and China has no comment on that. He stressed that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair that brooks no interference by any external forces.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 16:20:20
  • White House locked down after 2 National Guards shot in central Washington; Trump warns suspect 'will pay a very steep price'

    Two National Guard members were shot on Wednesday afternoon local time in what appeared to be a "targeted" attack near the White House and are in critical condition, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said. The gunman was also shot and is in custody, authorities said, according to US media reports.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 11:27:25
  • French presidency office says Macron will make a state visit to China: reports

    French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to China from December 3 to 5, traveling first to Beijing then to Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, his office said Wednesday local time, according to media reports.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 10:21:19
  • Cambodia reaffirms adherence to one-China policy, opposing 'Taiwan Independence': statement

    “Cambodia reaffirms adherence to one-China policy,” stated the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 9:22:20
  • China condemns violent incidents targeting Chinese nationals in Japan, urges Tokyo to ensure their safety

    China's Foreign Ministry and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the state Council on Wednesday condemned recent violent and criminal acts targeting Chinese citizens in Japan, urging the Japanese side to make concrete efforts to ensure the safety and security of Chinese nationals and institutions in Japan.

    By Feng Fan | 2025/11/27 2:09:50
  • Takaichi challenged by opposition leader in parliamentary debate, criticized as 'reckless' by media; Chinese FM slams Japan for refusing to reflect on mistake

    China on Wednesday criticized Japan for doubling down on its erroneous rhetoric concerning the Taiwan question, after Tokyo approved a government statement that Beijing says once again made "irresponsible remarks" and constituted interference in China's internal affairs.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/11/27 1:43:39
  • 'Regarding deterioration of Japan–China ties, what responsibility do you think you should bear?' ex-PM Noda questions Takaichi on her Taiwan remarks

    Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, was reported by media to have questioned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday: “Regarding the deterioration of Japan–China ties, what responsibility do you think you yourself should bear?” — as Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan Straits in the Diet triggered widespread and strong criticism.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/27 0:15:20
  • 'Can our country exist without relations with China?' Former Japanese PM Ishiba says on worsening ties due to Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

    Former Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday stressed in a speech the importance of building stable relations between China and Japan when referring to the bilateral relations that have deteriorated due to current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan Straits in the Diet, the Mainichi Shimbun reported.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 20:39:58
  • FM again urges Japan to retract erroneous remarks in response to Takaichi's claim that she answered relevant question on Taiwan 'sincerely'

    When asked whether China would believe Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should provide a "sincere" explanation of the Japanese government's position regarding her Taiwan-related remarks, and how the Japanese government could further clarify its position to satisfy Beijing as Takaichi claimed Wednesday that regarding her Taiwan-related remarks she has a responsibility to explain the government's actions to the public and that she answered the relevant questions "sincerely," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated on Wednesday that "China's position is very clear. We solemnly urge Japan to retract its erroneous statements and demonstrate its political commitment to China through concrete actions."

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 18:02:56
  • Chinese FM refutes Japan's Cabinet-approved written reply on Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, slamming Tokyo for again making irresponsible comments instead of correcting mistakes

    “The Japanese government's Cabinet written reply on November 25 is still repeating the same old tune. The so-called 'consistent position' or 'unchanged position' on Taiwan is far from sufficient. What China and the international community require Japan to clarify is: What exactly is the 'consistent position' it refers to? Does Japan still adhere to the one-China principle?” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. These comments were made in response to the Japanese government, which, in a written reply approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, noted that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's earlier claim at a Diet meeting that a “Taiwan contingency” could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan “does not mean a change in the government's consistent position.”

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 16:51:45
  • Chinese FM responds to whether China requested US to convey messages to Japan during China-US leaders' phone call

    When asked whether China requested the US to convey any messages to Japan during the phone call between the two leaders given the US-Japan leaders' call took place after the China-US leaders' call, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the press briefing on Wednesday that China has already released information of the call between the heads of state of China and the US, which media can refer to. Mao added that she has no further information to offer.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 16:41:36
  • Chinese FM urges Japan to take concrete measures to ensure Chinese nationals' safety in Japan

    In response to a question regarding that the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated recently crimes targeting Chinese nationals in Japan have been on the rise and it had advised Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being, but the Japanese side has released data on crimes involving Chinese nationals in Japan, claiming that China's concerns do not match the facts, Mao Ning, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that crimes targeting Chinese nationals in Japan are indeed occurring frequently. “Just last week, we noted that Japanese police arrested five suspects involved in assaulting Chinese nationals.”

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 16:01:36
  • Chinese FM responds to question about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines exploring possibility of developing relations with China

    In response to a question about whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry can confirm that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been in contact with the Chinese side and is exploring the possibility of developing relations with China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that the one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm governing international relations.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 15:53:18
  • German FM at 'last stages of coordinating' trip to China after previous abrupt cancellation 'harmed own interest'

    German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to visit China before the end of this year, he said at a policy forum in Berlin on Tuesday, after postponing a planned October trip at the last minute, Reuters reported. Chinese experts said the move reflects Berlin's realization that taking a hard line on China ultimately harms Germany's own interests, and its ties with China require sincere dialogue rather than "microphone diplomacy" driven by political calculations.

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/11/26 15:19:52
  • 'Nauseating' and 'despicable': Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson condemns Lai's sushi stunt in support of Takaichi's erroneous remarks

    Commenting on Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's move of voicing support for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi despite that her erroneous remarks on Taiwan caused continuous protests in Taiwan, and Lai posting photo on social media of eating sushi to show "solidarity" with the Japanese side, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Peng Qing'en said on Wednesday that Lai dines on the scraps of groveling to Japan while engaging in the business of selling out Taiwan. Lai's words and deeds are nauseating, laying bare once again his despicable countenance of forsaking his ancestors and betraying the nation.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 11:33:53
  • Xi extends congratulations on Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent congratulations to a UN meeting held on Tuesday to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/26 8:41:42
  • Chinese embassy in Cambodia says it contacted local police to verify report of a missing Chinese national

    The Chinee embassy in Cambodia contacted Cambodian police to verify the situation of a missing Chinese national in Cambodia, after social media posts on Sina Weibo said the person had been missing in Cambodia.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/26 10:17:30
  • Xi meets King Tupou VI of Tonga

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga on Tuesday, saying that China is willing to enhance the alignment of development strategies with Tonga, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/11/26 0:33:49
  • Japan's fallacious arguments related to Taiwan question rebutted by Chinese side

    China has repeatedly urged the Japanese side to retract Prime Minister Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan question over the past two weeks, yet Japan's reluctance to do so and its fallacious argument sparked outrage and rebuttal from the Chinese side.

    By Liu Xin and Xu Keyue | 2025/11/26 0:18:05
  • Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US-Japan leaders' phone call reportedly discussing Taiwan question

    When asked to comment on the phone talk between US and Japanese leaders, who reportedly discussed the importance of US-Japan alliance, regional situations, bilateral ties, and their positions on the Taiwan question, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that the phone call between the leaders of the US and Japan is a matter between the two countries, and she would not comment on it.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 17:37:03
  • Phone call between Chinese and US leaders initiated by US; atmosphere positive, friendly, and constructive: Chinese FM

    In response to media inquiries about the phone call between the Chinese and US heads of state on Monday night – specifically, whether it was initiated by China or at the invitation of the US, how long it lasted, and how China evaluates the outcome of the call, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that since President Trump's second term, the Chinese and US heads of state have maintained frequent exchanges.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 17:22:24
  • Claims denying PRC's qualification to discuss Taiwan question stem from ignorance or distortion of history, disregarding intl law: FM

    In response to the claims from some Japanese politicians that it was the "Republic of China," not the People's Republic of China (PRC), that accepted Japan's surrender in 1945, and therefore the PRC has no standing to discuss the Taiwan question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that those who make such claims are either ignorant about history or deliberately distorting history and disregarding international law.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 17:07:33
  • Japan's repetition of 'no change in stance' is in fact an attempt to muddle through: Chinese FM

    According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese government has decided on a written reply at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, noting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's earlier claim at a Diet meeting that a "Taiwan contingency" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan "does not mean a change in the government's consistent position." At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, a reporter asked whether China accepts Japan's account that its policy has not changed.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 17:04:19
  • Chinese FM responds to questions on the suspension of Japanese films and concerts in China and how long the measures may last

    At the Chinese Foreign Ministry's regular press briefing on Tuesday, a reporter claimed that over the past two weeks, China-Japan relations have continued to deteriorate, the Chinese government has suspended the approval process for the release of Japanese films in China, and more than 20 concerts by Japanese musicians have been canceled in several Chinese cities, including Beijing. The reporter asked whether this is a retaliatory measure by the Chinese government against Japan, whether there are any official directives or guidelines regarding Japanese cultural imports and how long the suspension of film and performance screenings is expected to last.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 16:51:40
  • Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan-related remarks worsened atmosphere for China-Japan exchanges: Chinese FM on reported suspension of Japanese film, performance screenings

    At the Chinese Foreign Ministry's regular press briefing on Tuesday, a reporter claimed that over the past two weeks, China-Japan relations have continued to deteriorate, the Chinese government has suspended the approval process for the release of Japanese films in China, and more than 20 concerts by Japanese musicians have been canceled in several Chinese cities, including Beijing.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 16:40:15
  • Takaichi avoids revealing whether phone talk with Trump involved the Taiwan question: Japanese media

    Multiple Japanese media outlets on Tuesday closely followed a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Trump's request. This call occurred shortly after the conversation between the Chinese and US heads of state, during which the Taiwan question was discussed.

    By Xu Keyue and Liu Xin | 2025/11/25 14:18:09
  • Japan's UN letter attempts to shift focus, shows no introspection on Takaichi's erroneous remarks: expert

    After China's permanent representative sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General outlining China's position on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan region, Japan also submitted a letter to the UN, claiming that China's statements are "inconsistent with the facts." A Chinese expert on Tuesday slammed Japan's accusation of being detached from reality. The move attempted to misled the international community, which also showed the country lacks introspection on Takaichi's erroneous remarks and bilateral ties.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/11/25 13:43:23
  • Xi meets Tonga's king

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga here on Tuesday, saying that China is willing to enhance the alignment of development strategies with Tonga.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/25 11:23:21
  • Xi holds welcome ceremony for Tonga's king

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a welcome ceremony for King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga, who is on a state visit to China.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/25 11:05:30
  • Xi sends congratulatory message to 7th China-Russia Energy Business Forum

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the 7th China-Russia Energy Business Forum.

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/25 10:17:34
  • Chinese envoy to UN calls on all parties, Israel in particular, to fully honor ceasefire agreement

    ​China's Permanent Representative to the UN Fu Cong called on all parties, especially Israel, to fully comply with the requirements of the ceasefire agreement and work toward a truly comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, during the public meeting at the UN Security Council on Israel-Palestine issue on Monday local time.

    By Global Times | 2025/11/25 9:08:06
  • Xi talks with Trump over phone

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China and the US should keep up the momentum in ties, and keep moving forward in the right direction on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

    By GT staff reporters | 2025/11/25 1:57:27
  • SK President Lee Jae-myung expresses expectation of China visit at an early date: local media

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang appealed for efforts of the Group of 20 (G20) to strive for broader global cooperation to jointly cope with challenges and promote development. Li made the remarks when attending the second and third sessions of the 20th G20 Summit scheduled here for Saturday and Sunday, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

    By Liu Caiyu and Jiang Ailing | 2025/11/25 0:27:03
  • Xi says China, US should jointly safeguard victorious outcomes of World War II

    Xi says China, US should jointly safeguard victorious outcomes of World War II

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/24 23:00:38
  • Xi tells Trump return of Taiwan to China an important part of post-war international order

    Xi tells Trump return of Taiwan to China an important part of post-war international order

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/24 22:46:58
  • Xi talks with Trump over phone

    Xi talks with Trump over phone

    By Xinhua | 2025/11/24 22:33:56
  • UK reportedly set to approve new Chinese embassy in London; delays reveal contradictions in Britain's China policy: expert

    The UK government is reportedly preparing to approve China's long-delayed plan to build a new embassy in central London, seven years after Beijing purchased the Royal Mint Court site in 2018.

    By Feng Fan and Chen Qingqing | 2025/11/24 21:19:26
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