Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Thursday slammed US' "reciprocal tariffs," saying that the US' move seriously violates WTO rules and undermines the rules-based multilateral trading system.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and rotating Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljka Cvijanovic on Thursday exchanged congratulations over the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Xi extends condolences over passing of Laos' former President Khamtay Siphandone

As a close neighbor and important partner, China is willing to work with South Korea to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen the strategic cooperative partnership, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a press conference on Wednesday.

In response to a media inquiry on remarks made by a Philippine military official that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into any conflict near Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged certain individuals in the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question, stressing that how to resolve the Taiwan question is entirely a matter for the Chinese people.

"Who is fueling the fire? Who is provoking military confrontation? Who is turning Asia into a powder keg? I believe regional countries can see this clearly," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun raised these questions in response to a media inquiry about US' latest approval of F-16 fighter jet sales to the Philippines.

"The relevant safety reminder by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines was issued in light of the current travel safety conditions," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday, in response to an AFP inquiry regarding the embassy's consular warning.

In response to the accusations from some countries, including the US, Japan and the EU over the Chinese People's Liberation Army's joint exercises around the Taiwan island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that such claims made by a handful of countries and organizations disregard facts, distort right and wrong, and interfere in China's internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition.

Q: It is reported that a Chinese research vessel passed  the south of the Australian coast in recent days. Some Australian media claimed that the vessel following the underwater cables is a so-called "spy ship" and can be used for dual purposes. What is your response and what are the objectives of the vessel? Why is it on the south of the Australian coast? Is China worried about its consequences for the upcoming Australian federal election?

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who is in Moscow on a three-day official visit. During their meeting, Putin said as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, they look forward to the Chinese side attending the commemoration in Russia to jointly celebrate the triumph over Nazi fascism and Japanese militarism, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The China-Russia relationship poses no threat to any country in the world, nor is it subject to interference or influence by any third party. It sets a model for a new type of international relations between major powers in the modern era and a vital stabilizing force in a turbulent and changing world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told RIA Novosti in an interview on Tuesday during his visit to Russia.

When asked about the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India and China's assessment of the overall development of bilateral ties as well as future prospects, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that, for today's anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanged congratulatory messages in this regard.

In response to a question regarding US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on Monday that China has refused to afford US diplomats, journalists, and other international observers access to the Xizang Autonomous Region and that the US imposed additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in the formulation or execution of policies related to access for foreigners to Xizang, pursuant to the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that the actions of the US are a blatant interference in Xizang affairs and China's internal affairs, seriously violating international law and the basic principles of international relations. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firmly opposes this, Guo noted.

In response to the latest sanctions imposed by the US government on six officials from the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government, China voiced strong opposition and condemnation on Tuesday, saying that it will take strong countermeasures in response to these despicable actions.

Myanmar on Monday declared a week-long mourning period following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday, which has left more than 2,000 people dead and around 3,900 injured as of press time on Monday.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the US' use of "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation and encourage certain countries to act as "cannon fodder" for US hegemony, after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday during his first Asia trip that "warrior" Japan is "indispensable" in deterring China.

In response to question regarding US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on Sunday that "warrior” Japan is “indispensable” in deterring China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that US-Japan military security cooperation should not target third countries or harm regional peace and development. The US uses the so-called "China threat" rhetoric as an excuse to provoke ideological confrontation, incite division and conflict, and even encourage certain countries to act as cannon fodder for US hegemony. Regional countries should remain vigilant and take precautions against this.

In response to a media inquiry about a Chinese research vessel's recent appearance in waters near Australia's southern coast, with some Australian analysts claiming that the vessel has a dual purpose, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, "For anything specific, I'd refer you to competent Chinese authorities."

Following the earthquake in Myanmar, China promptly expressed condolences and provided disaster relief assistance. In response to a media inquiry for more related information, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China pays high attention to the earthquake disaster in Myanmar. President Xi Jinping extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake that hit the country, and extended deep condolences over the death of the victims and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families, the injured and the people affected by the disaster.

Such comment reflects the paranoid reaction of certain American politicians, Yang Xiyu, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, told the Global Times on Monday. "Regardless of the nature of the incident, they automatically blame China or Russia," said the expert.

China's first batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to Myanmar departed from Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday morning.

China and Russia are actively advancing the rescue efforts for the Chinese cargo ship Anyang-2, which ran aground near Sakhalin Island, Russia, on February 9, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Vladivostok, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday. Consular staff boarded the ship after it became stranded to check on the 20 crew members, who are all in good health and well-supplied with food and water.

In the second article of "Readers' Reflections" column, GT reporter Chen Qingqing talked to Hodan Osman Abdi, the Somali Ambassador to China, who previously worked in Zhejiang and conducted extensive grassroots research across various regions in China.

Top trade officials from China, Japan and South Korea exchanged in-depth views on the enhancement of trade and investment cooperation, regional and multilateral cooperation on Sunday, and reached a broad consensus during the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting among China, Japan and South Korea held in Seoul, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said.

Chinese government-dispatched and civilian rescue teams have arrived in quake-hit Myanmar as of Sunday, with more rescue forces and much-needed supplies pouring in the country.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is visiting Japan for the first time as Pentagon chief, claimed on Sunday that Japan was "indispensable" in tackling China in the region, including across the Taiwan Straits, Reuters reported.

As of 11 am on Sunday, 13 Chinese nationals in Myanmar have been found injured in the earthquake, an official with the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar told the Global Times.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday met with Myanmar's Ambassador to China Tin Maung Swe and conveyed a message of condolences from President Xi Jinping to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake disaster that hit the country, according to an official release by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the country on Friday, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

At around 6 am on Saturday, a team of 37 members from the Yunnan emergency medical rescue team departed from Kunming Changshui International Airport in Southwest China's Yunnan Province for Myanmar. They carried a total of 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment, including full-function life detection devices, an earthquake early warning system, portable satellites, and drones.

At around 6 am on Saturday, a team of 37 members from the Yunnan emergency medical rescue team departed from Kunming Changshui International Airport in Southwest China's Yunnan Province for Myanmar. They carried a total of 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment, including full-function life detection devices, an earthquake early warning system, portable satellites, and drones.

Japan unveiled a plan on Thursday to evacuate around 120,000 residents and tourists from its southern islets near the Taiwan region within six days in the event of an "emergency," according to CNA. A Chinese expert said on Friday that this move is to serve Japan's specific political purpose by inciting a sense of crisis.

As China wraps up a week in which it hosted two top-level international forums - the China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 and the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Meeting 2025 - to drive home its commitment to high-quality opening-up and cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday, telling them China's door will only open wider.

Several European officials visited China in recent days, including French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic, and more will reportedly visit China soon, highlighting growing interactions between China and the EU amid turbulence in the global situation.

In response to media inquiry over Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks over discussing the possibility of introducing interim governance in Ukraine under the UN auspices with the "US, with European countries, and Russia's partners and friends," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing on Friday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis remains consistent and clear.

In response to reported remarks made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his visit to the Philippines that Washington and the Philippines must stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of the threat represented by China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that any cooperation between the US and the Philippines should not target or harm the interests of any third party, nor should it exaggerate so-called "threats," provoke confrontation, or escalate regional tensions.

At the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Russia from March 31 to April 2, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

New Zealand's Ambassador to China Jonathan Austin told the Global Times that his country has benefited greatly from China's rise, especially in technology, noting that Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are "something we're very happy to buy."

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Beijing on Friday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot in Beijing on Thursday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of openness and cooperation while rejecting unilateralism, decoupling, and trade wars. Meanwhile, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is set to embark on his visit to China on the same day, aiming to mend China-EU trade ties as the bloc navigates growing tensions with Washington.

When asked to comment on the news that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suggested renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and previously, Hegseth had stated that the US does not seek to go to war with China but will rebuild its military to be prepared for conflict, China's Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian told the Global Times on Thursday that whether the US Department of Defense changes its name is an internal matter for the US, and the ministry does not comment on such a question.

In response to claim made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Chinese investment involves predatory practices and comes attached with huge loans that can never be repaid, Guo Jiakun, Chinese FM spokesperson said on Thursday that the US is maliciously spreading false information with the aim of sowing discord between China and other countries, but these attempts will not succeed.

When asked about CK Hutchison's sale of its overseas ports business, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, “On this specific question, I'd refer you to competent authorities.”

Full text: Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the French Republic on Climate Change on the occasion of the Tenth Anniversary of the Paris Agreement

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Wednesday that while India and China will have issues in the "foreseeable future," there are ways to address them without getting into a conflict. These remarks came amid widespread reports in Indian local media suggesting that India is looking to reset its ties with China, and with discussions underway in the South Asian country aimed at "diluting or neutralizing" some of the restrictions on trade and investments that were put in place five years ago following clashes between Chinese and Indian soldiers in Galwan in 2020.

Regarding reports of Japanese media hyping the invitation of "Taiwan independence" figure Tsai Ing-wen to visit Japan, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Japan commented that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan question is at the core of China's core interests and concerns the political foundation of China-Japan relations as well as the basic trust between the two countries.

In response to a media inquiry about the launch of an online column on the Taiwan Affairs Office's official website this morning for reporting malicious acts of "Taiwan independence" henchmen and accomplices persecuting Taiwan compatriots, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday that the platform has drawn significant attention and received an enthusiastic response. As of 5 pm today, a total of 323 report emails had been received.

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus left the country on Wednesday for a four-day visit to China. Yunus is going to attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025.

The US intelligence community released another "biased" report on Tuesday hyping "China threat" rhetoric, over which a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday "the US is making excuses to contain and suppress China and maintain its own hegemony."

With US tariffs looming overhead, Indian policy makers are now more open to upgrading bilateral economic relationships with China, according to a recent report by the Indian Express, and it cited sources familiar with the development as saying that discussions are on between departments "to dilute or neutralize" some of the restrictions on trade and investments that were put in place five years ago after clashes between Chinese and Indian soldiers in Galwan in 2020.

Responding to a report by US intelligence agencies claiming China remains the top military and cyber threat to the US and that Beijing was making "steady but uneven" progress on capabilities it could use to capture Taiwan island, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the US releases such irresponsible and biased reports year after year, spreading the "China threat theory" rhetoric and stirring up great-power competition. It is merely making excuses to contain and suppress China and maintain its own hegemony.

In response to a media inquiry about an influencer from Chinese mainland who was forced to leave Taiwan island due to her remarks on national reunification by force, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday he had not noticed relevant reports.

Recently, certain South Korean media outlets and relevant parties have expressed concerns over China's deep-sea aquaculture facilities in the Yellow Sea, many of which are inconsistent with the facts, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in South Korea said in a statement on Wednesday.

In response to a media question regarding claims by an official from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that China might attempt to interfere in Canada's elections, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada stated that China firmly opposes the baseless slander and defamation of China without factual evidence.

China is welcoming a flurry of European officials as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the second China-Portugal strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers' level with Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel in Beijing on Tuesday. Meanwhile, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot is set to visit China from Thursday to Friday.

China has never interfered in Canada's internal affairs, nor do we have any interest in doing so, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson once again emphasized on Tuesday, following a Canadian intelligence official's claim that countries such as China and India are likely to try to interfere in the upcoming Canadian election on April 28 and China is "highly likely" to use tools enabled by AI to interfere.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that on the military cooperation between the Philippines and the US, China made clear its position more than once. Any defense or security cooperation between the Philippines and other countries should not target any third party or harm their interest, still less threaten regional peace or escalate tensions in the region.

When asked to comment on a report released by the China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance disclosing the US cyberattacks, wiretapping and data theft activities targeting global mobile smart terminals, mobile supply chains, operators and others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China has taken note of the relevant report. According to the report, the US government has abused its monopolistic advantage in the upstream of the information technology and production and supply chain to carry out large-scale and prolonged malicious cyber activities on a global scale, targeting cell phones and even the entire ecosystem of the mobile industry, which can be said to be pervasive and omnipresent.

In response to a question that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service claimed that countries such as China and India may seek to meddle in the upcoming Canadian election on April 28 and China is "highly likely" to use tools enabled by AI to interfere, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated Tuesday that China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and has never had, and not interested in interfering in Canada's internal affairs.

A report released by a Chinese industry alliance exposed the US intelligent agencies' surveillance and data theft activities targeting global mobile smart terminals and communications. Whether they are high-value targets such as government officials and technical experts or ordinary people, all could potentially become subjects of intelligence-gathering operations by US intelligence agencies, according to the report.

From Friday to Monday, four Japanese fishing vessels illegally entered the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao. China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels took necessary control measures in accordance with the law and issued warnings to drive them away, according to CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun on Monday.

A public hearing on Washington proposed levies on Chinese ships docking in the US is scheduled to be held on Monday and Wednesday by Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). However, discontent toward the potential levies is simmering as American industry associations complained such practice would hurt their interest and global competitiveness. In addition, Caribbean Community leaders are concerned that the US' proposed fines on Chinese-made cargo vessels would hurt the region's oil and gas industry as well as push up transportation costs.

Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel is expected to begin his visit to China on Monday, marking the first European foreign minister to visit China after the two sessions. Experts say the visit could inject fresh momentum into China-Portugal relations and contribute to advancing China-EU ties, particularly amid shifting transatlantic dynamics and Europe's ongoing economic challenges.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked about the Taiwan question with Japanese political figures during his visit to Japan, highlighting that the four political documents between China and Japan have made clear provisions on the Taiwan question, which must be strictly implemented without ambiguity or backsliding.

According to official statements, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated on China's stance and concerns regarding historical issues, emphasizing that Japan should correctly understand history, during his recent visit to Japan to attend the 11th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting and host the China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue. When asked to further elaborate on China's position on this matter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told the Global Times at a regular press conference on Monday that, as Wang had mentioned, historical issues are critical to the political foundation of China-Japan relations and concern the people's feelings in the victimized country in the war.

In response to a journalist's question referencing a German Welt am Sonntag report claiming that the Chinese Foreign Ministry had discussed in Brussels the possibility of China joining Ukraine's peacekeeping forces, and seeking confirmation on whether China is considering deploying troops to Ukraine as part of such a mission and under what conditions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that the report is entirely untrue.

China welcomes more members of the US Congress and people from all walks of life to visit China, see and experience it for themselves, so as to have an objective understanding of China and play a constructive role in promoting the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

An international symposium themed “Strengthen the Role of the United Nations and Promote Multilateralism,” hosted by China's Foreign Ministry, was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Monday. Foreign envoys and representatives from international organizations called for strengthening the UN's role amid growing global challenges and praised China's commitment to multilateralism.

When asked to confirm a recent media report that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte had requested asylum from China before being arrested by the International Criminal Court but was allegedly rejected, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Duterte's visit to Hong Kong was a private vacation trip, and the Chinese government had never received any so-called asylum application from Duterte or his family.

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, on Sunday met with representatives from seven Japan-China friendship groups, highlighting the importance of bilateral cooperation amid global uncertainties.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on Saturday co-chaired the sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue in Tokyo, which concluded with 20 key consensus points as both sides pledged efforts to deepen economic collaboration between the two nations.

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission, on Sunday met with secretary general of Japan's National Security Secretariat Masataka Okano.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has decided to let lapse a $23 billion program to incentivize domestic manufacturing, just four years after it launched the effort to woo firms away from China, Reuters reported citing four government officials.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders plan to tell US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next week that the US-proposed “fines” on Chinese-made cargo vessels would hurt the region's oil and gas industry as well as push up transportation costs, Bloomberg quoted Guyana's President Irfaan Ali as saying.

A senior official of US Space Force recently claimed that Chinese satellites engaged in “dogfighting” maneuvers in low Earth orbit. Such a claim however has been disputed by even the US experts, who also questioned the claim's “hostile intentions” as the US also undertakes it. Chinese observers saw the claim as a budget-driven ploy, and part of a broader effort to curb space advances by emerging powers and preserve US dominance in orbit.

Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Wang Yi and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Saturday co-chaired the sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue in Tokyo, pledging efforts to deepen economic collaboration between the two nations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on Saturday co-chaired the sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue in Tokyo.

China firmly opposes the politicization, weaponization, and instrumentalization of economic and trade issues, and is willing to engage in candid dialogue with the US based on mutual respect and equality, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said Saturday during a meeting with visiting US Senator Steve Daines in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

The top diplomats from China, Japan, and South Korea agreed that against the backdrop of a complex and turbulent international landscape and sluggish recovery of the world economy, it is necessary and responsible for the three sides to further strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and provide more stabilizing factors for regional peace and development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said in Tokyo on Saturday.

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said at a Security Council Briefing on Friday that China is gravely concerned about the breakdown of the hard-won ceasefire in Gaza. "Gaza must not become a battleground for political game. Civilian lives must not be sacrificed for political calculations. A lasting ceasefire must be realized in Gaza," the Chinese envoy said.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Japan on Friday to attend the 11th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting to be held in Tokyo on Saturday and during the visit, he will co-chair with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya the Sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue. 

Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with visiting US Republican Senator Steve Daines on Friday. The two sides held in-depth exchanges on China-US relations and issues of mutual concern, according to a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

China welcomes US Senator Steve Daines' visit, and also welcome Americans from all walks of life, including members of the Congress, to visit China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to a media inquiry on whether China expects Daines' visit to China to begin to lay the groundwork for a summit between the presidents of the US and China. 

When asked to comment on reports that Taiwan's “Legislative Yuan” appointed Iwasaki Shigeru, former chief of the Joint Staff of Japan's Self-Defense Forces, as a consultant, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair that brooks no external interference.

When asked to comment on US media reports that Elon Musk was scheduled to be granted a briefing on American military's contingency plans in case of a conflict with China, although President Trump has said the briefing now will not occur, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that " I'm not familiar with what you said."

In response to a media inquiry on whether China expects US Senator Steve Daines' visit to China to lay the groundwork for the meeting between the heads of state of China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Friday that China welcomes Senator Daines' visit, and also welcomes people from all sectors of the US, including members of Congress, to visit China.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel will visit China from March 24 to 28. During the visit, the two foreign ministers will hold the second China-Portugal strategic dialogue at the foreign ministers' level.

Ma Xingrui, Party chief of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, recently met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in Kashi, during which the two sides had an in-depth and candid exchange of views on implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and deepening local cooperation in relevant fields, the Xinjiang Daily reported on Friday.

The Group of Friends for Peace, which was set up by China and Brazil, together with some countries of the Global South, to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, said that recent developments suggest the conflict might be approaching “a turning point,” and urged all parties and stakeholders to embrace this opportunity and engage constructively in peace talks.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday China will adhere to opening up, and firmly support the principle of free trade and the multilateral trading system no matter how the external environment may evolve at a regular press conference when responding to a question about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s cutting of the global economic growth forecast due to certain countries' trade barriers.

Chinese students account for about a quarter of international students in the US education cooperation not only expands student exchange and deepens mutual understanding between Chinese and Americans, but also contributes to US' economic prosperity and scientific and technological progress, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, commenting on a report that Chairman of the US House “Select Committee on the CCP” John Moolenaar sent letters to presidents of six US universities on March 19, requesting information on details regarding the enrollment of Chinese national students.

Starting from Thursday, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has adopted two new measures to further facilitate Taiwan residents' study, work and life on the mainland, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at press conference.

South Korea said on Thursday it would offer a visa exemption to Chinese visitors in the third quarter of the year to boost tourism amid sluggish domestic demand and ahead of an Asia-Pacific summit later this year, according to the Reuters. Some interviewees told the Global Times on Thursday that they welcomed the move, while the travel platform Ctrip noted that the policy would significantly improve travel convenience and help revive South Korea's retail, duty-free, and dining industries.

In response to a question about US House "Select Committee on the CCP" chairman John Moolenaar on Wednesday sending letters to six US universities, requesting information about Chinese students over so-called national security concerns, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that Chinese students in the US account for about one-fourth of the total number of international students in the US, and educational cooperation not only expands exchange opportunities for students from both countries and enhances mutual understanding between their peoples, but also contributes to the prosperity of the US economy and the advancement of science and technology, serving the interests of both sides.

In response to Canada's condemnation of the executions of four Canadians on drug-related charges, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China is a country governed by the rule of law and treats defendants of all nationalities equally, handling cases strictly in accordance with the law and ensuring fairness.

In his phone call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day cease-fire that Trump hoped would be the first step toward a permanent peace deal, Reuters reported.

The US government will give trading partner countries a "reciprocal tariff number" on April 2 that reflects their own rates, non-tariff trade barriers, currency practice and other factors, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said, providing more details into the sweeping tariff measure US President Donald Trump previously announced.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, prosecution officials said Wednesday that a man in his 40s, surnamed Ahn, was indicted earlier this week on charges of attempting to trespass into the Chinese Embassy and a police station in Seoul while dressed as the Marvel Comics character Captain America.

A Kyodo News reporter on Wednesday made inquiries at a Chinese Foreign Ministry press conference regarding Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's upcoming visit to Japan, which the reporter said comes against the backdrop that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his visit to the US in February, jointly announced with US President Donald Trump that the two leaders opposed "any attempts by China to change the status quo by force or coercion" in the Taiwan Straits, and that a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) vessel transited the Taiwan Straits earlier in February.