The PLA's military exercises serve as severe punishment for the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' attempts to seek “independence” through military means, and is a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, in response to media inquiry over US government's recent approval of $11 billion arms sales to China's Taiwan region as well as US leader's latest claims about PLA's exercises around Taiwan island.

In response to a question regarding Russian media reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine fired 91 drones at a state residence of the Russian President Putin from Sunday night into Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable path out of the Ukraine crisis. Lin called on all relevant parties to abide by the three principles of "no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting, and no fanning by any party of the flames," promote the de-escalation of the situation, and accumulate conditions for the political settlement of the crisis.

China has announced that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to the country. When asked about China's expectations for the visit, Chinse Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian noted that this will be President Lee's first visit to China since taking office. China and South Korea are important neighbors and cooperation partners. China expects that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the visit will play a positive role in further advancing the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, said Lin.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to China from January 4 to 7, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, ROK President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to China from January 4 to 7, 2026.

China-US relations are one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world today, and the strategic choices made by China and the US will impact the direction of world history, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, noting that the two countries must find solutions to their respective concerns on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, and find the right way to get along.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday inspected construction of the Chinese-built Danube Corridor fast road in eastern Serbia, saying the project is progressing well and is scheduled for completion in 2026.

China called for upholding Yemen's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and hoped parties will put the Yemeni people's interests first and create conditions for restoring peace and tranquility in Yemen at an early date, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

The China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting was successfully held in Yuxi City, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday.

"Justice Mission 2025" joint military drills constitute a serious warning to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and foreign interference. It is a legitimate and necessary move to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Monday, when asked to comment as some foreign media commented that the military drills conducted around the Taiwan Island on Monday target the US' recent massive arms sales to Taiwan region.

The military exercises conducted by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Monday have drawn close attention across the island of Taiwan, numerous voices have criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te for his persistent provocations and misguided cross-Straits policies, warning that such actions are pushing Taiwan toward the brink of war.

On 28 and 29 December 2025, Foreign Ministers and senior military officials of China, Cambodia and Thailand held a meeting by the Fuxian Lake, Yunnan Province of China. China welcomed the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting signed between Cambodia and Thailand on 27 December 2025.

When asked to comment on the first day of Myanmar's general election on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the Myanmar government held the first phase of voting in the general election. The Chinese observation team, along with representatives from relevant countries and international organizations, jointly observed the process on site. The voting proceeded in a generally stable and orderly manner, and the general election was successfully launched, he added.

China expresses grave concern over and firm opposition to Israel's recognition of Somaliland and has noticed a vast number of regional countries have also expressed strong dissatisfaction and condemnation, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

The China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting was successfully held in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday.

Since the outbreak of this round of Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, China has been actively mediating and facilitating talks, will always serve as a promoter of the development of Cambodia-Thailand relations, are willing to provide all necessary assistance and support, and look forward to the early return of Cambodia-Thailand relations to the right track, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to a question regarding whether it is accurate and fair to say that the recent ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand was brokered by China and how China's mediation efforts in the latest round of conflict differ from previous efforts.

"You can continue to follow the announcements to be issued by the spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated Monday in response to an NHK reporter who inquired about the military exercises by the PLA Eastern Theater Command near the island of Taiwan. The reporter claimed that during the 2022 military exercises, live ammunition had landed in Japan's "exclusive economic zone," asking whether a similar situation might occur in the current exercises.

At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 29, a reporter asked whether the motivation behind the PLA Eastern Theater Command's military exercises near Taiwan island is related to the US' arms sale to Taiwan region and whether the US is the "external force interference" mentioned by China.

China supports all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and hopes all parties will reach a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement through dialogue and negotiations at an early date, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.

When asked to comment on the 2025 Global Survey on Impression and Understanding of China published by the Global Times, which covers 46 countries and focuses on how foreign public perceives, understands, and evaluates China, and the findings that Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era receives high international recognition, international community's favorability toward China continues to rise, with growing expectations for China to play a greater role, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the linkage between China's development and the world is continuously strengthening currently, and China's international image is receiving great attention.

The relevant military actions by the PLA serve as a stern warning to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and external interference forces, and as a necessary and just move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, when commenting on the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launching the “Justice Mission 2025” exercise on Monday.

At the Chinese Foreign Ministry's regular press conference on Monday, an NHK reporter asked that regarding the military exercises conducted near the Taiwan Island, the Chinese military stated that the drills were aimed at external interference forces. Which specific countries does this refer to?

In response to a question asking that the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted military exercises near Taiwan island. It has been reported that these exercises are in response to the recent US announcement of a $11.1 billion large-scale arms sale to Taiwan region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command has already released information regarding the military exercises. The military exercises conducted by the PLA are a serious warning against the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' attempt to pursue "independence" by force and a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Panamanian side to conduct thorough investigation into the incident and rectify the erroneous acts of relevant local authorities at an early date, after the China-Panama Friendship Park and the monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama was forcibly demolished on Saturday night.

China will always be a promoter and facilitator of the sound growth of Cambodia- Thailand relations and stands ready to provide all necessary assistance and support, including in ceasefire monitoring, humanitarian assistance and demining cooperation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to an inquiry about whether China would send peacekeepers to the Cambodia-Thailand border areas.

When asked to comment on recent remarks made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said that Russia opposes any form of “Taiwan independence” activities and, in the event of a possible escalation of the Taiwan situation, Russia will support China in safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China highly appreciates Russia's consistent and firm support for China's position on the Taiwan question.

The China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting was successfully held in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday.

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched the "Justice Mission 2025" exercise on Monday. Experts interviewed by the Global Times stated that the PLA's countermeasure operation this time sends an extremely clear signal, directly targeting a series of recent collusive acts between the US and Taiwan regional authorities, noting that the more rampant "Taiwan independence" separatist activities become, the tougher the PLA's countermeasures will be.

The Chinese embassy in Panama on Monday expressed extreme shock, strong indignation, and firm opposition to the demolition of the China-Panama Friendship Park and the monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama, on Saturday night without any prior notice or communication with Chinese community.

China will continue to make efforts to rebuild peace between Thailand and Cambodia and is willing to offer humanitarian assistance to people in need in both countries, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.

Two Hong Kong residents have reportedly been killed in combating in Ukraine, and the Immigration Department of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has confirmed that it has received requests for assistance from the families and is currently learning about the incident, Hong Kong's TVB news reported on Saturday.

The first batch of emergency humanitarian aid provided by the Chinese government to Cambodia, including tents, blankets, and food, arrived at Phnom Penh's Techo International Airport at noon local time on Sunday, the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia said on its official WeChat account.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and a so-called civic organization Atin Ito have recently hyped the Chinese military's humanitarian assistance to a Philippine fisherman in distress in the South China Sea, linking the action to the so-called "propaganda." Chinese experts said on Thursday that rescuing people in distress has long been a moral virtue deeply rooted in Chinese tradition. Manila's twisted logic only exposes the narrow-mindedness of those making the claim.

Russia opposes "Taiwan independence" in any form, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with TASS on Sunday. He also noted that Japan has assumed an accelerated course toward militarization and Moscow advises Tokyo to "weigh up" possible consequences before resorting to any sudden decisions.

China welcomes the joint statement between Cambodia and Thailand agreeing to a ceasefire. This proves that dialogue and consultation is a viable and effective way to resolve complex disputes. China, ASEAN and the international community have made common efforts to this end. China stands ready to continue to provide platform and create conditions for Cambodia and Thailand to have fuller and more detailed communication. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Yunnan from December 28 to 29, and representatives of the militaries of the three countries will also take part. China will play a constructive role in its own way for Cambodia and Thailand to consolidate the ceasefire, resume exchanges, rebuild political trust, achieve turnaround in bilateral relations and uphold regional peace.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Sihasak Phuangketkeow will lead delegations to meet in Yunnan from December 28 to 29.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi claimed on Friday that China is trying to expand its military capabilities in distant seas and airspace, and that its aircraft carriers are gradually forming a rotational operational system. He also boasted that he wants to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the beginning of the new year to discuss China's military activities.

China urged Japan on Friday to face squarely and deeply reflect on Japan's history of aggression, take concrete actions to show remorse for the crimes committed by Japanese militarists and respect to the victims, and not further compound the wrongdoing while slamming Tokyo's plan to significantly increase its defense budget as further exposing the sinister intent of Japanese right-wing forces to push for remilitarization and attempt a revival of militarism.

Japan's draft defense budget was set at a record 9.04 trillion yen ($58 billion) for fiscal 2026, Japan's Kyodo News cited the Japanese government as saying on Friday. The draft budget will be submitted to the ordinary Diet session in January 2026 for deliberation. If passed, Japan's defense budget will see its 14th consecutive year of growth.

In response to the latest US announcement of large-scale arms sales to China's Taiwan region, China has decided to take countermeasures in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law against 20 US defense-related companies and 10 senior executives who have engaged in arming Taiwan in recent years, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

In response to the latest U.S. announcement of large-scale arms sales to China's Taiwan region, China has decided to take countermeasures in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 senior executives who have engaged in arming Taiwan in recent years.

The United States recently announced its large-scale arms sales to China's Taiwan Region. This seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interferes in China's internal affairs, and undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pursuant to Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 15 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions, China hereby decides to take countermeasures against the following U.S. military-related companies and senior executives:

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday slammed Japan's plan to significantly increase its defense budget as further exposing its sinister intent of Japanese right-wing forces to push for remilitarization and attempt a revival of militarism.

On December 25, while conducting a patrol mission in the South China Sea, the Chinese Navy vessel 174 detected a distress signal from a Philippine fishing boat. The fishing boat had been stranded at sea for three days due to a mechanical failure, and the fisherman on board was facing shortages of drinking water and food, according to a notice published by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday.

Commenting on the report that Japanese Cabinet recently approved a new "Cybersecurity Strategy," authorizing the police and self-defense forces to take proactive countermeasures in the event of cyberattacks, and Japan also passed the so-called active cyber defense in May this year, which allows the Japanese government to preemptively intrude into or destroy the networks and equipment of so-called attackers, Lin Jian, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Friday that Japanese Cabinet's move to explicitly authorize “proactive cyber counterattacks” marks a major policy shift from cyber defense to cyber offense, and represents yet another example of Japan — as a defeated country in World War II — attempting to break away from the post-war international order.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, demonstrate repentance for the crimes of militarism and respect for the victims through concrete actions, and avoid making further mistakes.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited the construction site of the New Sava Bridge on Thursday, describing the project as a symbol of the country's development and emphasizing the critical role of Chinese partnership in Belgrade's infrastructure growth.

China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson slammed Japan's offensive space policy as extremely dangerous, and called on peace-loving countries and peoples to take action to resolutely contain the revival of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces and prevent the world from sliding into turmoil or repeating the tragedies of the past.

China strongly urges the United States to abandon zero-sum mindset and ideological bias, and refrain from implementing the negative China-related provisions in its defense policy bill, a spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress said on Thursday, in response to the US side recently signing into law the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026."

The expert reiterates that China did not create the Ukraine crisis, nor is it a party to the crisis. China has neither stood idle nor taken advantage of it in the crisis. Instead, China has been sparing efforts to settling disputes and conflicts through dialogue, consultation and political means.

In response to recent US media reports hyping the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will "attack" the island of Taiwan in three steps, while claiming a so-called "optimal time" and "optimal landing sites" for the attack, a Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) spokesperson said on Thursday that the futile attempts made by certain media outlets to speculate about the PLA's operations and maliciously peddle "war anxiety" will only undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.

Currently, the situation along the China-India border is generally stable, and communication channels between the two sides remain smooth. We oppose any unwarranted comments on this by relevant countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Thursday in response to a question by a Russian media reporter. The reporter asked what objectives does the US aim to achieve through allegation in the latest Pentagon report claiming that China probably seeks to capitalize on decreased tension along the line of actual control with India to prevent the deepening of US-India ties, against the background that recent developments in China-India relations, such as a photo of the leaders of two countries during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, among others, have previously triggered tense reactions in the US Congress.

Japanese media Shūkan Bunshun reported on Wednesday that the anonymous official from the Prime Minister's Office cited in reports claiming that “Japan should possess nuclear weapons”, a statement that drew widespread condemnation, is Oue Sadamasa, a special advisor to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose portfolio includes nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

The Consulate-General of China in Florence issued a notice on Wednesday to remind Chinese citizens in Italy to strictly comply with local laws and regulations, exercise caution when using drones, and must not fly drones without authorization in or around sensitive areas such as religious or military sites.

When you ask OpenAI's ChatGPT, "What is a civilization country," the AI-driven tool provides an explanation that "A civilization country is a concept used mainly in political theory and international relations to describe a country whose identity, legitimacy and governance are rooted in a long, continuous civilization, rather than primarily in modern nation-state ideas like ethnicity, borders or ideology."

Both Chinese and Russian envoys at the UN Security Council on Tuesday slammed the US over its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, as the US government is seeking to block third-party oil tankers from entering or leaving Venezuela.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi unveiled the ministry's budget proposal for 2026 on Tuesday, which indicates that the Japanese government will accelerate the provision of weapons and equipment to allied countries in 2026, a move a Chinese expert warns of as an increasing presence of militarization that threatens region, seeking to construct a geographically oriented framework of strategic pressure against China.

Despite increasing vigilance from regional countries, Tokyo is making more moves toward its intended goal of expanding military strength. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday doubled down on her push for an early revision of three security-related documents, according to Japanese media, citing as justification for the risk of Japan being drawn into a conflict akin to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made erroneous remarks on the Taiwan Straits, a close aide again issued fallacious comments, repeatedly testing the bottom line of the international community and exposing Takaichi's long-standing misguided positions and the Japanese right wing's ambition to push re-militarization, sending an extremely dangerous signal.

For some time now, a series of nuclear facility safety incidents in Japan have raised concern, including fraud of quality inspection data for radiation detectors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and an overflow accident involving spent fuel pool cooling water at the reprocessing plant in the village of Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Lin Jian said during a press conference on Wednesday in response to a question about water containing radioactive substances leakage that occurred on December 23 at the Fugen nuclear reactor in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, which is currently undergoing decommissioning work. Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority said the concentration of radioactive substances in the leaked water was believed to be “relatively high,” and that several people may have been exposed to radiation.

Amid the spread on social media of misinformation in Japan claiming that "seven of Wakayama Prefecture's nine water sources have been purchased by China-related individuals," Wakayama Governor Izumi Miyazaki said at a regular press conference on Tuesday that "the definition of 'water sources' is unclear" and that he regards the claim as "misinformation and disinformation," according to a report from the Yomiuri Shimbun on Wednesday.

If "Taiwan independence" separatist forces dare to use giant pandas as a tribute to curry favor with Japan, they will inevitably face the wrath of compatriots on both sides of the Straits, said Peng Qing'en, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, in response to a question regarding claims by certain Japanese lawmakers that the giant pandas at the Taipei Zoo were gifted by the mainland and that negotiations are underway for animal exchanges between Japanese zoos and the Taipei Zoo as the lease agreement between China and Japan is about to expire, and the last two giant pandas in Japan will return to China in early 2026.

A Chinese envoy on Tuesday at the UN Security Council slammed the US infringe upon other countries' sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights and interests, seriously violate the UN Charter and international law, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean, as the US government is pursuing to block third oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela amid its latest move to heighten pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works and China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) on Friday signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the first phase of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project on Boubyan Island in northern Jahra Governorate.

Russia–China relations have reached a historic high and have become a model of constructive interaction between major powers in the 21st century, Igor Morgulov, Russian ambassador to China, said on Tuesday at the Ambassador Forum hosted by the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China.

It is for sure that China's high quality development has been and will continue to share growth dividends with the world, observers said, noting that its capacity as "an empowering country" to inspire and vitalize others lies in China's unwavering practices in opening-up and cooperation, as well as its vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura said on Tuesday that Thailand appreciates China's role in helping ease tensions and de-escalate the situation in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

In response to a media inquiry about whether China plans to allow South Korean pop music concerts and content to re-enter the Chinese mainland after nearly a decade-long suspension, and whether South Korean media reports that K-pop companies will hold a concert in Hong Kong in early 2026, which will be aired locally on Hunan Television in China, are accurate, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday he was not aware of the situation mentioned.

Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, China has maintained close communication with all relevant parties, including Russia and Ukraine, and has consistently worked to promote a ceasefire, end the fighting, and encourage peace talks. China's efforts are there for the international community to see. China supports all efforts conducive to peace and will continue to play a constructive role in this regard, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday in response to a question about whether China is participating in negotiation process for the Ukraine peace plan and what role will China play.

From December 18 to 23, Deng Xijun, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs visited Cambodia and Thailand and engaged in shuttle diplomacy over the recent border clashes between the two countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a release on Tuesday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that according to available information, a Chinese citizen sustained minor abrasions in a clash along the Thailand-Cambodia border on Monday. The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia has contacted the individual concerned and will provide consular protection and assistance within its scope of responsibilities. These remarks were made in response to a question regarding a statement released by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia on Monday, which said that a Chinese citizen was slightly injured during the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, and seeking the latest information on the injured person.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Monday that the schedule for President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to China early next year will be announced soon in coordination with the Chinese side, according to South Korean media reports.

On the second floor of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) on the outskirts of Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam, bolts of neatly arranged clothing line the shelves as customers drift in from different corners of the East African nation and beyond.

If the right-wing forces in Japan are left free to develop powerful offensive weapons, or even possess nuclear weapons, it will again bring disaster to the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, when asked to comment on claims made by a senior Japanese official regarding potential nuclear armament.

Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) summoned the heads of relevant missions and organizations in Hong Kong from the US, the UK and other countries on Wednesday and Thursday, lodging solemn representations over interference remarks made by their officials and politicians regarding the conviction of Jimmy Lai.

If Japan's domestic right-wing forces are allowed to push for the development of powerful offensive weapons, or even the possession of nuclear weapons, it will once again bring calamity to the international community, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, when asked to comment on reported claims from of a senior Japanese official that Japan should possess nuclear weapons as well as claims from Japanese Defense Minister that Japan should discuss all options without excluding any in terms of reviewing its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.

Taiwan is a province of China and there is no such thing as a "president." I want to point out that certain Japanese lawmakers' provocative visit to China's Taiwan region runs counter to the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan and Japan's own commitments, violates the one-China principle. China firmly opposes this and has lodged stern representations with the Japanese side, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in response to a media inquiry about senior officials of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party visiting Taiwan region provocatively and meeting with Lai Ching-te.

Regarding the US-South Korea nuclear-powered submarine cooperation, China has stated its position on multiple occasions. We hope South Korea approach this matter with prudence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday in response to a question that South Korea and the US have agreed to conduct consultations starting next year to implement the agreements reached between the two countries' leaders, including the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines and uranium enrichment, and Chinese military affairs experts told Chinese media that the move could undermine the non-proliferation treaty.

Both Cambodia and Thailand are important members of ASEAN, and China appreciates and supports ASEAN, particularly Malaysia's capacity to mediate. As a friend and close neighbor of both countries, China sincerely hopes that Cambodia and Thailand will, based on safeguarding peace and stability along their borders and the fundamental interests of their peoples, quickly achieve a ceasefire and restore peace, Chinese Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to a question about the ongoing Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, regarding the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand.

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The arbitrary detention of a foreign vessel by the US is a serious violation of international law. China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions imposed without a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council, as well as any actions that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringe upon other countries' sovereignty and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday when asked to comment on US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's confirmation that the US Coast Guard apprehended an oil tanker in the early hours of Saturday local time, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly's claim that the vessel was “operating as part of the Venezuelan shadow fleet to traffic stolen oil.”

Katsuya Okada, a member of Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said on an NHK program on Sunday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Diet remarks regarding a "Taiwan contingency" depart from the government's longstanding position. He said "The public will not be convinced unless a commitment of 'never to utter such remarks again' is made," and called for additional follow-up actions from the government.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 sub-forum, with the theme "Friends of Global Civilization: Generation-Z Youth and the New Agricultural Civilization," took place in Beijing on Sunday.

South Korea and the US reportedly plan to conduct consultations on the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment, and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel next year. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that South Korea and the US' nuclear-powered submarine plan poses serious threats to nuclear non-proliferation, risks an arms race and undermines peace and stability.

The Chinese Embassy in Bolivia on Sunday morning issued a notice on a recent major security and consular protection case where a male Chinese citizen was intercepted by several masked armed robbers in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia, on the afternoon of December 18, local time. The Chinese citizen sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and, after receiving medical treatment, is now out of danger. A large amount of cash and valuables he was carrying were stolen. The case is currently under investigation, according to the notice.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026, themed "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities," was held in Beijing on Saturday. During a panel on "Symbiotic States: A New Exploration of How Major Powers Relate to Their Neighbors," Hu Jiping, president of the University of International Relations, pointed out that diplomacy with neighboring countries is of great importance to China for improving its external environment and achieving national rejuvenation. He said the concept of "symbiotic states" aligns with the basic direction of human development and to achieve the concept, Cold War and zero-sum mindsets must be abandoned.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A symbiotic country: new explorations in how major countries interact with their neighbors," Koh King Kee (Koh), president of Centre for New Inclusive Asia, Malaysia, stated that if we look at the trajectory of China's relations with its neighbors over the past decade, we see a consistent pattern: China seeks partnership, not alliance; dialogue, not confrontation; development, not dominance.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A civilizational country: why the Chinese approach is the most implementable," Martin Jacques, a British scholar and a senior fellow at the China Institute, Fudan University, stated that the four global initiatives are China's response to the gravity of the crisis of the global order.

On Saturday, the Global Times Annual Conference 2026, themed “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities,” was held in Beijing. During a discussion on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world,” Jiang Feng, a researcher at Shanghai International Studies University and president of the Shanghai Regional Studies Association, said that China's resolve comes from its strength and confidence, and the world can trust China.

On Saturday, the Global Times Annual Conference 2026, themed “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities,” was held in Beijing. During a discussion on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world,” Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy rear admiral Yang Yi said that China's steadfast commitment to peaceful development and its markedly growing comprehensive strength are the reason why the world can trust in China.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 was held in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." Experts and scholars engaged in discussions on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world." Wu Xinbo, Dean of the Institute of International Studies of Fudan University, said China's development has advanced through exploration. While the journey has not been smooth sailing, China has clear goals and strong execution capabilities, and it can grasp the future direction of industries and the trend of international cooperation, thus winning growing trust from the world.

The 2025 China-Ethiopia Friendship Award ceremony was held Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, honoring more than 40 Ethiopian students and researchers dedicated to the study and promotion of Chinese language and China-Ethiopia friendship.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference in Moscow on Friday to look back on the results of 2025, and forward to 2026, during which he highly evaluated Russia-China relations as "an essential factor for global stability," according to media reports.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Friday that his ministry will pursue President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to China early next year, according to South Korean media.

The US has inserted erroneous Taiwan-related content into its National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, attempting to further "arm Taiwan," interfere in China's internal affairs, and send a grave wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in a statement on Friday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that relations between Russia and China are a crucial factor for global stability.

Russia-China relations extremely important for global stability, Putin says in response to Xinhua's question at annual press conference

When asked to comment on a resolution submitted by certain US senators that voiced support for Japan and accused China of so-called "economic and military pressure" on Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday's press conference that safeguarding the outcomes of the victory in WWII and upholding the post-war international order is the shared responsibility of the international community, including China and the US, and that justice and morality reside in the hearts of the people.

The US government's announcement of a large-scale arms sales plan to China's Taiwan region seriously violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, gravely undermines China's sovereignty and security interests, severely damages China-US strategic mutual trust, and sends an extremely wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday, in response to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency's announcement that the US government had approved arms sales to Taiwan totaling more than $11.1 billion and some commentators say this is the largest US arms sales plan to Taiwan to date.

China is paying close attention to the relevant media reports, and if the information is true, the situation would be quite serious, exposing the dangerous plot of some people in Japan to violate international law and acquire nuclear weapons, and China and the international community must be highly vigilant and deeply concerned, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, in response to reported claim of a senior Japanese official that “Japan should possess nuclear weapons.”