China's representative to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday strongly refuted false remarks related to China made by Japan and a few other countries, saying Japan's criticism of other nations' human rights records cannot conceal its own shortcomings and Japan risks repeating the mistakes of history if it fails to engage in genuine self-examination.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday, putting forward three suggestions for the further development of China-Germany relations and saying that the two sides need to continue promoting their all-round strategic partnership, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China's position on the Ukraine issue has been open, clear and consistent - calling for a ceasefire, an end to hostilities, and the promotion of peace talks and dialogue, and the US smearing of China's stance aims to provoke bloc confrontation and create division and antagonism, China's Permanent Representative to the UN Fu Cong said at a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday as he pushed back against accusations from US representative.

The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to enhance strategic communication, increase strategic mutual trust, and promote the continuous new development of the all-round strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday.

The United States Forces Korea (USFK) had reportedly strongly refuted claims by South Korean military authorities that Commander Xavier Brunson had apologized to the South Korean government, instead only expressing "regret" over a recent aerial exercise above the Yellow Sea that resulted in a standoff with Chinese fighter jets, in a statement that South Korean media noted was unusually released in the middle of the night on Tuesday. Earlier, some South Korean media had reported that the USFK had apologized to Seoul over the issue.

Commenting on Russia's statement that the London and Paris were considering transferring nuclear weapons or related capabilities to Kiev, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that "I do not have relevant information.” As a matter of principle, China has always maintained that nuclear weapons cannot be used and a nuclear war must not be fought. International nuclear non-proliferation obligations should be earnestly observed, Mao said.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday approved a draft proposal to ease restrictions on defense equipment exports, allowing in principle the shipment of weapons such as fighter jets and destroyers, including to countries engaged in active conflict under so-called “special circumstances,” Kyodo News reported.

China and Germany are all-round strategic partners and have accumulated successful practices of healthy competition and integrated development. China-Germany cooperation is mutually beneficial and brings tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday in response to a question about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's stance on China prior to his departure for Beijing, as unlike the previous government, Merz did not describe China as a “systemic threat” this time.

The US' accusations are based on speculation and vague insinuations and are completely groundless, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, in response to media inquiry on reports that Christopher Yeaw, the US' assistant secretary of state for the bureau of arms control and nonproliferation, has recently accused China of having conducted nuclear explosion test, and said the US will return to testing on an equal basis. The website of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization released information stating that on June 22, 2020, two very small seismic events were detected within China, and that with the relevant data alone, it is not possible to assess the cause of these events with confidence.

Unease is reportedly spreading among Japanese companies after China on Tuesday placed 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co and Subaru Corp., on two restrictive lists in light of a growing trend of Japanese militarization, with major Japanese media outlets warning the move could deal a blow to affected firms.

China's position on the Ukraine issue has been open, clear and consistent — calling for a ceasefire, an end to hostilities, and the promotion of peace talks and dialogue, Chinese envoy to the UN said at a conference on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The envoy also criticized the US for smearing China's role in the conflict in an attempt to provoke bloc confrontation and create division and antagonism.

​“China has just celebrated the Chinese New Year and is entering the Year of the Horse. I extend my warm congratulations to the country on this occasion,” said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday just before embarking the airplane heading to Beijing.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China through Thursday.

China's Foreign and Commerce ministries on Tuesday outlined details of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's upcoming visit, confirming meetings with Chinese leaders and the participation of around 30 senior executives from leading German firms, in sectors ranging from automotive and chemicals to biopharmaceuticals, machinery and the circular economy.

China on Tuesday put 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co and SUBARU Corporation, on two lists in light of the growing trend of militarization in the country.

In response to a media inquiry regarding recent US military aircrafts activities in relevant airspace over the Yellow Sea, Chinese military forces carried out tracking, monitoring and alert operations in accordance with laws and regulations, and effectively handled the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China, leaders of the two countries will exchange views on issues of mutual concern, stated Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday, in response to a question about whether China plans to raise the Ukraine issue during Merz's China visit.

Asked to comment on the fourth anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear. China supports all efforts conducive to peace. Recently, the Ukraine crisis has finally seen the door to dialogue open, with all parties maintaining the momentum of talks. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way to resolve the crisis. It is hoped that all parties will seize the opportunity to reach a comprehensive, lasting and binding peace agreement.

In response to a question about reports that China will hold talks with the US in Geneva on Tuesday local time as the US and Russia are in talks in Geneva over arms control, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Tuesday that during the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva this week, the Chinese delegation is willing to maintain communication with participating delegations of various countries and exchange views on the work of the Conference on Disarmament as well as on issues related to the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Commenting on safety alert issued by the Chinese Embassy in Mexico after the recent violent incidents in Mexico, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that we are closely monitoring the situation in Mexico and so far, we have not received any information about Chinese citizens being injured.

When asked whether the news of an upcoming visit to China by US President Donald Trump can be confirmed, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-US relations. "The Chinese and US sides are maintaining communication regarding President Trump's visit to China. However, regarding the specific question you raised, I have no information to offer at this time," Mao said.

In response to a media inquiry regarding reports that the US mulled a "limited attack" on Iran ahead of nuclear talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China is closely following relevant developments.

China firmly supports the purpose and objectives of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and the US accusations that China is conducting nuclear explosive tests are entirely groundless and are merely an excuse fabricated to justify its own potential resumption of nuclear testing, Shen Jian, Chinese ambassador for disarmament affairs, said at a high-level meeting on disarmament in Geneva on Monday local time, according to the China Central Television (CCTV).

China stands ready to work with all countries to improve global human rights governance and promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

China stands ready to work with all countries to improve global human rights governance and promote the sound development of the international human rights cause, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to China from February 25 to 26 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday. Merz will be accompanied by a 30-person delegation during his trip to China, where strategic action is required there for Germany, according to German news outlet taz.de. Merz is set to become the latest European leader to visit China this year following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Taoiseach of Ireland Michael Martin. In December 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron made a trip to China, soon after Spain's King Felipe. With Merz's arrival

Chinese Embassy in Mexico reminded Chinese citizens in the country to stay alert to local security situation on Monday, following violent clashes erupting across Mexico after death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," described by media outlets as the powerful and long-pursued head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the world's most-wanted traffickers.

The White House posted an image of an eagle attacking a goose after the Americans defeated the Canadians, 2-1, in overtime during the men's ice hockey final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which brought to mind the two sides' previous competition in the game and two countries' clash over US side's so-called “51st state” claim, and sparked heated discussions among netizens.

At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to China from February 25 to 26.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Kim Jong Un on his election as the general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong reiterated on Friday local time that Japan is totally unqualified for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while outlining three key points on UN Security Council reform, according to CCTV.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday sent a message of congratulations on the convening of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

The Chinese Consulate General in Auckland said in a statement on Friday that it pays high attention to a recent case of a Chinese citizen being attacked in Auckland and had urged local police to conduct a prompt and fair investigation into the case.

China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would seek “strategic partnerships” with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the US leans on tariffs, media outlets Reuters and POLITICO Europe reported.

No matter what pretext Japan uses to exercise "collective self-defense" to intervene in the Taiwan question, it would constitute aggression against China, and China will resolutely respond, China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said on Wednesday local time.

Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), secured appointment in the powerful lower house as Japanese prime minister without a runoff vote on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency reported. Following the attestation ceremony for the prime minister and the certification of cabinet minister at the Imperial Palace, the second Takaichi cabinet, a coalition with Japan Innovation Party (JIP), is expected to be formed on Wednesday evening, according to Japanese media reports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sent Chinese New Year greetings on platform X on Tuesday, expressing his hope to visit China soon.

Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with Washington, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. However, a Japanese industry leading think-tank has labeled the investment “unequal,” and business and state-backed finance circles are concerned that the projects may be “less than bankable,” according to media reports.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the US state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card, saying that regardless of how the situation evolves, the desire of the Chinese and American peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change.

On February 14, 2026 local time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich.

After China granted visa-free entry to Canadian nationals, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand responded to the move in a social media post on Sunday, saying that it would “make travel easier, support business exchanges, and strengthen people-to-people ties between our countries.”

After Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks on dangerous trends of militarism in Japan at the Munich Security Conference drew applause and wide attention, Japan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement and lodged a demarche with the Chinese side. A Chinese expert noted that Japan's reaction to Wang's fact-based remarks appeared to lack restraint and diplomatic decorum. The expert added that speaking out about Japan's rising militarism on the international stage is both necessary and widely resonant with international audiences.

The Chinese Consulate General in Da Nang on Sunday evening issued a reminder urging Chinese nationals visiting the city to stay away from gambling, after a Chinese citizen reportedly died after jumping from a hotel building in Da Nang following involvement in a gambling activity.

China to grant visa-free policy to Canadian, British nationals from Feb. 17

In reforming and improving global governance, multilateralism should always be upheld. The monopolization of global power by a small number of countries is unpopular. We live in a multipolar world and need to practice true multilateralism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a keynote speech on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, calling on major countries to practice multilateralism and lead by example.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has welcomed China's decision to resume direct flights between Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province and Cebu in the central Philippines, the Presidential Communications Office said Saturday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday urged vigilance against recent dangerous trends in Japan, stating that the Japanese leadership's erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question directly challenge China's sovereignty and the post-war international order.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday urged vigilance against recent dangerous trends in Japan, stating that the Japanese leadership's erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question directly challenge China's sovereignty and the post-war international order.

The 62nd Munich Security Conference kicked off on Friday, where leaders from several European countries continued their call for a new transatlantic relationship, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who issued warnings to the US leadership, but also calling for the restoration of transatlantic relations.

Xi sends congratulatory message to 39th African Union Summit

The 50 years of interactions and cooperation between China and Europe have proven that the two sides are partners, not rivals. Mutual dependence is not a risk, intertwined interests are not a threat, and open cooperation does not harm security, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a trilateral meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, on the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday, according to a readout released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on the occasion of attending the 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, met with a number of European leader and officials on the sidelines of the MSC, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Austrian foreign minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, according to official release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, with both sides agreeing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in various fields and promote the stable development of China-US relations.

China and Ukraine should stick to the right direction and maintain stable and healthy development in bilateral relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Munich.

Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich on Friday local time, chinanews.com reported on its official WeChat account, citing Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with China's state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).

There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. This cannot be changed by anyone's empty rhetoric or political manipulations, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Friday.

The 11th China–US counter-narcotics information exchange meeting, took place in the US from February 10 to 12, bringing together cross-departmental counternarcotics delegations from both countries. Both sides agreed to advance sound, in-depth and practical counter-narcotics cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual respect, according to the Xinhua News Agency, citing Chinese's Ministry of Public Security.

The Chinese Government has always required Chinese fishermen to conduct operations in accordance with laws and regulations, while firmly safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese fishermen, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, in response to an inquiry regarding Japan's claim that it had detained a Chinese fishing vessel and arrested its captain on the grounds of attempting to evade inspection after entering “Japan's exclusive economic zone”.

As the Lunar New Year,also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, draws near, messages of goodwill are arriving from around the world, with a number of global leaders offering warm wishes to the Chinese people, many beginning in Chinese with "Chun Jie Kuai Le."

As a Dutch court on Wednesday local time ordered a formal investigation into so-called mismanagement of Nexperia, China's Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference on Thursday that the competent authorities have stated our position on the Nexperia issue on multiple occasions, noting that the root cause of the Nexperia issue is the improper administrative intervention of the Dutch side in the operations of businesses.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cited China's speed and efficiency in renewable energy construction to urge EU to deal with overregulation when speaking at European Industry Summit in Belgium on Wednesday, which a Chinese expert sees as a sign that some European countries have begun to seriously reassess China and increasingly view China as a reference that they can learn something from.

When asked to comment on Israel's security cabinet approved new rules aimed at strengthening control on the occupied West Bank, and the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the move as a colonial act and war crime, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that both Gaza and the West Bank are inseparable parts of the Palestinian territory, and the two-state solution is the fundamental way to resolve the Palestinian question.

Addressing a question regarding Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks spreading "Taiwan independence" fallacies during an interview, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that Lai's related claims once again exposed his nature as a stubborn "Taiwan independence" separatist, fully proving that him as a destroyer of peace, a creator of crises, and an instigator of war. Relying on external forces to seek "independence" and using military means to resist reunification is like an ant trying to shake a tree - it is doomed to failure, Lin said.

​Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. During the recent phone talks between the two heads of state, President Trump once again expressed his wish to visit China in April, and President Xi Jinping reiterated his invitation for President Trump's visit to China. The two sides have maintained communication on this matter, Lin said in response to a question about reports saying that US President Donald Trump is expected to visit China and meet with Chinese leader, and the reports also said that the US side expects the tariff truce to be extended.

The successful story of China-Hungary cooperation will have a demonstrative effect for Europe and the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said while meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on Wednesday local time. Wang also expressed hope that Hungary will play an active role in promoting the sound and steady development of China-Europe relations, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene on Wednesday signaled openness to restore diplomatic relations with China and said that she would be prepared to consider renaming an office set by the Taiwan regional authority in her country, according to media reports. These remarks came less than 10 days after she admitted Lithuania had made a strategic mistake by allowing a “Taiwanese representative office” to open in the capital under the name “Taiwanese,” in an interview with the Baltic News Service (BNS).

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday found himself embroiled in renewed controversy over his past relationship with late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after acknowledging meetings that appeared to contradict his previous public statements.

Regarding the letter sent from several UN human rights special mechanisms to the government of Japan, in which they expressed grave concern over Japan's denial of the right of victims of the "comfort women" system to seek truth and reparations, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that the forced conscription of "comfort women" was a heinous crime committed by Japanese militarism and a grave violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable, and the international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime, said the spokesperson.

"Relevant departments will release specific information in due course after completing necessary procedures. Please follow updates released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in the UK," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday's regular press conference in response to a media inquiry about whether there has been progress following that China, during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China, said it would actively consider granting unilateral visa-free entry to UK nationals.

In response to Australian police charging two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, alleging they secretly collected information at the behest of Chinese police, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that he was not aware of the specific details of the case. He noted that China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries and firmly opposes using “foreign interference” as a pretext to disrupt China's normal people-to-people exchanges and cooperation with relevant countries.

Senior officials from China and India held a new round of China-India Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both sides having friendly, candid and in-depth communication on the international and regional situation, respective internal and external policies, international and regional issues of shared interest, and China-India relations, according to a release by Chinese Foreign Ministry on late Tuesday. A Chinese expert say this signals that a momentum of thawing bilateral ties has continued.

The US House of Representatives has passed a new Taiwan-related bill directing the US administration to exclude the Chinese mainland from certain international financial institutions if its actions are deemed to "threaten security" of the island. The bill has been mocked by many netizens on the island as another attempt to extract more "protection fees" from Taiwan island. A mainland expert said on Wednesday that any attempt to exclude the Chinese mainland from international organizations and financial institutions are largely wishful thinking.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday addressed the opening session of the First Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 in South China's economic powerhouse of Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, where he outlined the key tasks for APEC China 2026, with openness, innovation and cooperation as the three priorities, against a backdrop of rising unilateralism and protectionism across the globe.

“Both sides agreed to continue maintaining communication through diplomatic channels, properly handle maritime differences, and get the situation at sea under control,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday regarding the recent bilateral meeting in Cebu, Philippines, where officials from the foreign ministries of China and the Philippines had “a candid and in-depth exchange of views” on maritime issues and other issues of mutual interest.

Claiming to seek dialogue while busy engaging in confrontation is not dialogue that anyone would accept, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, when asked to comment on claims made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a day earlier that she is open to dialogue with China and that the two sides will continue to exchange views.

​Certain countries and institutions used a judicial case in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to maliciously smear Hong Kong, denigrate the rule of law there, and interfere in China's internal affairs. China firmly opposes this and has lodged solemn representations with the relevant countries and institutions, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday in response to statements issued by the US, the UK, Australia, the EU and others concerning the 20-year-imprisonment sentencing on anti-China riots instigator Jimmy Lai Chee-ying.

In response to a question on Cuba facing an aviation fuel shortage from today until March 11, which has led several international airlines to suspend flights to the country, and asking whether any Chinese nationals are stranded in Cuba or whether China will take concrete measures to help ease Cuba's aviation fuel supply shortage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that regarding the first question, there have been no reports of Chinese citizens being stranded in Cuba so far.

At the invitation of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary and Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger of the Munich Security Conference, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Hungary on February 11 and travel to Germany to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference where he will deliver a speech at its China session.

The Chinese side will work to promote the adoption of an outcome document that is clear in direction and rich in content at the Leaders' Meeting this year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said when delivering a speech at the opening session of the First Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claimed on Monday that Japan's policy of promoting a "strategic relationship of mutual benefit" with China remains unchanged, adding that the government will "respond calmly and appropriately from the perspective of national interests."

“Chun Jie Kuai Le!” António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, began his Lunar New Year greetings in Chinese in a video released on the UN's official website on Monday local time. He also expressed appreciation for China and the Chinese people, praising their role in upholding multilateralism and promoting global solidarity.

When asked about the UK Home Office's Monday announcement to relax conditions for Hong Kong residents applying for BNO visas, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK stated that China has consistently and firmly opposed the UK's manipulation of the BNO issue and its interference in China's internal affairs.

The opening session of the First Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 was held in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Three Chinese law-enforcement vessels—No. 53106, 53107 and 53108—departed with horns sounding from the Jingha police wharf in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday morning, marking the official launch of the 162nd joint patrol and law-enforcement operation on the Mekong River involving China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has briefed Moscow and Beijing on the details and progress of its negotiations with Washington over differences regarding Iran's nuclear program, Russian media outlet RIA Novosti reported Monday. A Chinese expert said the move reflects routine coordination under the strategic partnership and shows Iran actively seeking support and balance amid a complex geopolitical environment.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's director of communications Tim Allan has resigned, Sky News reported Monday, following Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quitting his role over a scandal related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the envoy to the US, who reportedly has ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

In a trip that underscores his ancestral ties to China, President of Nauru David Adeang arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday to celebrate the "Little New Year," which falls on Tuesday, with his relatives in Guangdong's Jiangmen and to meet local officials and visit enterprises to deepen practical cooperation between Nauru and Guangdong, according to the Chinese Embassy in Nauru's website on Monday.

Elections are Japan's internal affairs, and the handling of US-Japan bilateral relations should be conducive to regional peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, when asked to comment on the Liberal Democratic Party's victory in Japan's House of Representatives election and US President Donald Trump's remarks congratulating Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi on her win, stating that he wishes Takaichi great success in passing her "Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda."

"We have already responded to questions related to the 'Board of Peace,' and I have no new information to add," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday at a regular press conference, when asked to confirm whether China had been invited to the first leaders' meeting of the "Board of Peace" initiated by US President Donald Trump, which is reportedly scheduled to be held in Washington on February 19, and whether China would attend if invited.

In response to media inquiry regarding Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks that her goal is to create an environment that would allow visits to Yasukuni Shrine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the commencement of the Tokyo Trials. On this special occasion, Japan should particularly face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, exercise prudence in words and deeds on major historical issues such as Yasukuni Shrine, avoid repeating past mistakes and take concrete actions to completely break from militarism.

“I would first like to point out that Jimmy Lai is a Chinese citizen,” said Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday in response to a question about the latest sentencing in Lai's case, as well as the mention of Lai as a British national by the British prime minister during his visit to China, and the call by US President Donald Trump for China to release Lai.

When asked about what kind of foreign policy does China hope the new administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pursue as the Liberal Democratic Party won an overwhelming victory in the election, allowing Takaichi to continue in power, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the election is Japan's internal affair. However, this election has reflected some deep-seated structural problems as well as the evolving trends of ideological currents, which deserve profound reflection by visionary individuals from all walks of life in Japan and the international community at large. Lessons from history are close at hand and must not be ignored.

China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries and firmly opposes any erroneous words and actions that interfere in China's internal affairs, infringe upon China's core interests, violate international law and the basic norms of international relations, or undermine regional peace and stability, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Monday in response to inquiries that some believe China's recent tough stance toward Japan influenced the outcome of Japan's general election.

Responding to an inquiry regarding China's recent overturn of the death sentence against a Canadian citizen, and whether this could be seen as a sign of improvement in China-Canada relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China's judicial authorities independently hear relevant cases and render judgments in accordance with the law.

On February 10, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will attend and address the opening session of the First APEC 2026 Senior Officials' Meeting in Guangzhou.

The Japanese lower house election concluded voting on Sunday evening followed by exit polls jointly conducted by the Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK, and Nippon TV, which showed that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) had secured majority of the 465 total seats (233 seats) on its own. Together with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), the ruling coalition is projected to exceed 300 seats, according to the polls. Although the election result has not been formally released, Chinese experts told the Global Times on Sunday this election will likely shape Japan's future policy direction, marking a return to a political landscape characterized by "one dominant party and multiple weaker ones" with the right-wing conservative faction further entrenching its dominance, while traditional center-left forces will face increasing marginalization, according to the expert.

The Office of the President of Uruguay on Saturday posted a recap on Instagram of President Yamandú Orsi's seven-day state visit to China, which took place from February 1 to 7, highlighting achievements in five areas: diplomacy, production, science, education, and cooperation.

China is deeply shocked by the deadly explosion in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and the heavy casualties it has inflicted. China mourns for the lives lost, and our hearts go out to the injured and those who lost their loved ones.