Zhao Lijian: This is not a question on foreign affairs. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on May 26, 2020. You may check the readout which is available on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria. The so-called "Taiwan Relations Act" unilaterally formulated by the US side and the "Six Assurances" it made to Taiwan severely violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques and basic norms of international relations and constitute gross interference in China's internal affairs, which is completely wrong, illegal, null and void. We will release the information in due course once we have it. Zhao Lijian: China firmly opposes the relevant US measures. This is not only a humanitarian issue but also poses a serious threat to the international peace. CPEC, as a major pioneering project of the BRI, is important not only to the common development of China and Pakistan, but also to regional connectivity and common prosperity. China Daily: On November 21, the Afghan capital Kabul was hit by two rounds of attacks, with 23 rockets killing at least 10 civilians and injuring 51. Can you provide us more details on that? The Foreign Ministers' meetings on East Asia cooperation will be held via video link from September 9 to 12. Withdrawing from treaties at every turn is hardly the manner or approach befitting a major power. Does the foreign ministry have a comment? 2020/09/08. He chaired the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the first time and was the 31st spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I'm sure all of you find his logic ridiculous, including you, which precisely tells us how ignorant the ambassador is. Global Times: The award ceremony of the Second Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) Short Video Competition was held in Wuhan. We support relevant authorities of the Hong Kong SAR government in fulfilling their duties according to law. At the same time, China will continue to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests. Zhao Lijian: China is committed to the path of peaceful development. Zhao Lijian: We condemn the attacks targeting civilians, mourn the victims and extend sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. On your second question, as we made clear on multiple occasions, China firmly rejects the U.S. unwarranted oppression against Chinese companies. The United States should stop its erroneous moves of oppressing foreign companies by overstretching the concept of national security. As a neighbor of both countries, China calls on the two sides to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. The deal should expire today. You can see how ridiculous the ambassador's statement is. Since the hasty withdrawal of U.S. troops, the security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated severely, with frequent armed and violent incidents putting the life and property of Afghan people at great danger. Zhao Lijian: This ambassador said, "there's no question that there's aspects of what the Chinese are doing that fits into the definition of genocide in the genocide convention." What is China's response? It is an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan, which should be resolved properly and peacefully in accordance with the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements. But he also said that "that then requires you to go through a process of gathering information and of making sure that we've got the evidence that would support that kind of an allegation." Associated Press of Pakistan: Recently, Pakistan shared a dossier with the international community which has incriminating evidence of India harboring, training and financing terrorist networks that not only seek to destabilize Pakistan but also the disruption of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for which Pakistan is committed to implement. As to your second question, China consistently opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and the Taiwan region and have lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side. Chinese companies have been operating in accordance with law and strictly observing laws and regulations of the host countries including the United States. What is China's response? It is Australia that caused the current difficulties in bilateral relations. The short video captured the delight of the Pakistani people, especially the people of Lahore, at the completion of the line. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on October 13, 2020 2020/10/13 China Review News: The results of the annual Arab Opinion Index (AOI), the largest opinion poll of its kind in the Arab world, were released with 28,000 respondents across 13 Arab countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria taking part. Zhao Lijian: On November 12th, the Protocol Department of the Foreign Ministry invited a number of foreign diplomatic envoys in China to visit the Beijing Institute of Biological Products of Sinopharm. Second question, the United States is close to declaring that 89 Chinese companies have military ties, restricting them from buying American products and technologies. The Paper: Yesterday, witnessed by leaders of ten ASEAN countries and China, Japan, the ROK, Australia and New Zealand, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was signed by the 15 countries, which has drawn wide attention from the international community. China will continue to firmly support the Afghan government and people in their efforts to combat terrorism and safeguard national stability and security. Since the growth rate of the Uighur population in China's Xinjiang is 18 times that of Canada, according to his logic, which country is more suitable for the label of "genocide", then? Zhao Lijian: Last week, we already made clear our solemn position on Pompeo's erroneous remarks. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China. Such cooperation complies … Zhao Lijian: The sound and steady development of China-U.S. relations serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples and meets the common aspiration of the international community. File photo. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China. China will make legitimate and necessary responses in light of the developments. I've also got a question for you. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on November 24, 2020 2020/11/24 The Paper: On the early morning today, China successfully launched the Chang'e-5 spacecraft with a Long March-5 rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, marking the start of the country's first mission to retrieve samples from an extraterrestrial body. Zhao Lijian: This short video competition was co-organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association, the News Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), and Global Times Online. Zhao Lijian: I don't have the detailed list, but if you are interested, I will reach out to my colleagues to get you the information after the press conference. From 2010 to 2018, the population of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang rose from 10.17 million to 12.72 million, an increase of 2.55 million or 25%, which is about twice the increase of the whole Xinjiang population, which stood at 14%. Do you have any comment? We urge the US side to stick to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, prudently handle Taiwan-related issues, and avoid seriously hurting China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Zhao Lijian: The China-ROK Friendship Youth Forum 2020 was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the ROK and the Korea-China City Friendship Association. This serves as the basis for China and the US to recognize each other and to establish diplomatic relations. The comments by the Foreign Ministry spokesman came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Zhao Lijian: What you said about Nigeria is not accurate. China's position on the Kashmir issue is consistent and clear. The two sides signed an MOU on establishing a dialogue mechanism. The signing of the RCEP against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the severe global economic recession and rising unilateralism and protectionism is a strong boost to regional economic recovery and global economic growth. A US Treasury Department spokesperson said on Wednesday that those engaging in activities in Venezuelan oil sector risk exposure to sanctions. The competition received more than 500 entries from nearly 80 countries, and over 60 won awards. South China Morning Post: According to Mainichi Shimbun, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Japan at the end of November. This stance is clear and consistent. We urge the U.S. side to meet China half way, manage differences on the basis of mutual respect, expand cooperation on the basis of mutual benefit and promote the healthy and steady development of China-U.S. relations. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on November 17, 2020 Reuters: The coronavirus may have been circulating in Italy since September 2019, according to a study released by the National Cancer Institute (INT) in Milan. Beijing Daily: Australian trade officials said the Australian side hopes to have a phone call with Chinese officials on bilateral relations, but so far it hasn't been able to have the phone call arranged. The Paper: The U.S. State Department announced in a statement on November 22 its official withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. Giant panda is China's national treasure and name card. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Remarks on China Taking Reciprocal Countermeasures In Response to U.S. Maintaining sound and stable development of China-U.S. relations serves the fundamental interests of people in both countries, and meets the common aspiration of visionary people in the United States and the international community. You may check out the whole collection online. Through various perspectives, film-making methods and languages, the videos present the hand-in-hand cooperation by people in China and BRI partners to fight the virus, and stories of their contribution to local economic and social development. China is ready to strengthen communication with the United States, expand cooperation, manage differences, and work for sound and stable development of China-U.S. ties. Associated Press of Pakistan: My question is related to the situation on the Line of Control. Its behaviors, in serious violation of the market competition principles and international trade rules of which the United States is a self-claimed champion, will inevitably damage its own national interests and image. I would also like to share with you some more figures. Zhao Lijian: Thank you for your question. I am not sure I quite understand. I sincerely wish that the baby panda will be healthy and happy as he grows up in Japan. Reuters: First question, Biden will reportedly nominate Antony Blinken as the Secretary of State. Zhao Lijian: China opposes all forms of terrorism and calls on the international community, regional countries in particular, to carry out counter-terrorism cooperation and safeguard collective security. Some believe that the virus had been spreading overseas before the epidemic broke out in Wuhan. Phoenix TV: On the evening of November 22, a U.S. charter plane landed at Songshan airport, Taiwan, China. Zhao Lijian: As for your first question, China firmly opposes any form of official exchange and military contact between the U.S. and the Taiwan region. I would like to stress once again that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. Phoenix TV: Taiwan's Representative to the US tweeted on November 15 that she spoke to Biden's policy adviser Blinken to convey congratulations to the President-elect, and hoped to continue close cooperation with the US in coming years. Can you comment on this? Zhao Lijian: After eight years of negotiations, the RCEP was successfully signed yesterday, whichmarks the launch of a free trade area that covers the largest population, consists of the most diverse members, and has the largest potential for development. Any stories that impressed you? You may find more details about the event in the press release on the website of the Chinese embassy in the ROK. As per the 1979 Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America, the United States recognizes the Government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal Government of China. We urge the US side to immediately stop interfering in China's internal affairs with Tibet as a pretext, and refrain from going further down the wrong path, lest it should further harm China-US relations as well … Would you like to comment on the situation in light of the principled Chinese position on Kashmir dispute? 2020/10/14. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on November 16, 2020. We urge the US side to stick to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, prudently handle Taiwan-related issues, … Adored by people across the world, it is the most perfect fit for the role of ambassador of friendship. In response to the US erroneous act, China decides to impose visa restrictions on US individuals with egregious conducts on Tibet-related issues. 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