Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is scheduled to make an official visit to China from June 22-25, 2025, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Friday.
China strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran and bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
China strongly condemns the US attacks on Iran and bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the IAEA. The actions of the U.S. seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East. China calls on the parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiation. China stands ready to work with the international community to pool efforts together and uphold justice, and work for restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.
The strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin is the strongest guarantee for deepening China-Russia cooperation and sustaining the long-standing friendship between the two countries, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Friday local time.
The rhythmic clatter of wheels on rail tracks echoed the fading tinkle of camel bells, heralding a renaissance of the ancient and timeless Silk Road, invigorated by blossoming cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to place greater emphasis on cooperation, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
More than 740 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran into Azerbaijan via the Astara border crossing as of 12 pm local time on Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan told the Global Times on Friday.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Friday that it has taken necessary measures against Philippine official vessel 3006, which deliberately intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao, despite repeated warnings and dissuasions from the Chinese side.
Just in: The first temporary flight evacuating Chinese nationals from Iran has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, China's Central Television (CCTV) News reported on Friday afternoon.
In response to a media inquiry about whom China hopes will lead mediation efforts and whether China will propose its own initiatives, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's confirmation of Russia's readiness to mediate dialogue between Iran and Israel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that after Israel launched military actions against Iran, China has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, maintaining communication with all relevant parties, including Iran and Israel, to help de-escalate tensions and prevent the region from descending into greater turmoil.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will pay an official visit to China from June 22 to 26.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday, calling on both sides to place greater emphasis on cooperation.
Despite repeated warnings and dissuasions from the Chinese side, Philippine official vessel 3006 deliberately intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao, China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson Liu Dejuan said in a statement on Friday. In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the CCG took necessary measures, including issuing warnings, tracking and monitoring, expelling the vessel, and using water cannons to alert the ship, which are all carried out in a professional, standardized, justified, and lawful manner.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire is an urgent priority in settling the conflict in the Middle East, and the use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Invited by the government of the Russian Federation, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang is scheduled to attend the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia from Thursday to Saturday, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
China is willing to carry out pragmatic cooperation with the US in law enforcement fields such as counter-narcotics and illegal immigration repatriation, striving to achieve outcomes beneficial to the well-being of both peoples, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong said, when meeting with US Ambassador to China David Perdue in Beijing on Thursday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
The Chinese Embassy in Israel had assisted 155 enterprise staff, Chinese students, tourists, and temporary business travelers in evacuation as of 24:00 local time on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in Israel coordinated with the Chinese Embassy in Egypt to continue the organized evacuation of 117 students from Chinese mainland and two from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Israel.
In a Bloomberg interview published on Thursday, a White House tech official repeated the rhetoric of maintaining pressure on China over technology, while claimed that China is becoming increasingly adept at circumventing US export controls and is now likely less than two years behind the US in semiconductor design capabilities. The rhetoric reflects a contradictory approach by US officials, who still seek to curb China's AI development, even as these efforts fail to slow China's rapid progress, said a Chinese expert.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that ceasefire is an urgent priority in settling the conflict in the Middle East, and the use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes.
Xi says China ready to continue enhancing communication, coordination with all parties, play constructive role in restoring Mideast peace
Xi says top priority is to protect civilians' safety amid Iran-Israel tensions
When asked about the US twice imposing tariffs on China under the pretext of the so-called fentanyl issue this year, Wei Xiaojun, executive secretary-general of the China National Narcotics Control Commission, said the so-called "fentanyl tariffs" imposed by the US on Chinese products exported to the US are typical bullying behavior that have severely damaged the trust and dialogue foundation between the two sides in the field of anti-drug cooperation.
Xi says ceasefire an urgent priority, use of force not right way to resolve int'l disputes
In response to media inquiry over reports that senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, citing people familiar with the matter, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Thursday that China opposes any acts that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, infringe upon the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries, and opposes the use or threat of force in international relations.
In response to a media inquiry about the current Israel-Iran situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the military conflict between Israel and Iran has been ongoing for a week and is continuously escalating. It has not only caused significant harm to the people of both countries but also severely impacted peace and stability in the region and the world.
Responding to the US Department of State's announcement to resume student visa interviews while requiring all applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible for enhanced screening, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that China consistently opposes the politicization of educational exchanges and hopes the US will translate US President Donald Trump's welcoming remarks toward Chinese students into concrete actions.
In response to a media inquiry regarding the evacuation of Chinese citizens, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that, as of now, with the coordination and organization of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran, Israel, and neighboring countries, more than 1,600 Chinese citizens have been safely evacuated from Iran, and several hundred from Israel.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promoted New Zealand tourism and products through livestreaming during his ongoing visit in China, highlighting robust bilateral ties and promoting trade with China.
Shi Taifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the CPC Central Committee's Organization Department, met with a delegation of senior cadres from Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) of Sri Lanka, led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said that Israel's attack on Iran violated international law and norms governing international relations, infringed upon Iran's sovereignty and security, and undermined regional peace and stability.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday had a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.
As the conflict between Israel and Iran entered sixth day on Wednesday, the situation has witnessed a significant escalation as the US has showed more signs of direct involvement in the confrontation, risking further turmoil in the region.
When asked to comment on the European Commission president's criticism toward China at the G7 summit, including comments on trade rules, industry subsidies, dominance in rare earths and so-called overcapacity, a spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the European Union (EU) said "We have noticed relevant reports and expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the claims, which ignore the facts and are filled with prejudice and double standards."
Xi returns to Beijing after attending 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana
In response to the G7 summit chair's summary that calls on China to “refrain from market distortions and harmful overcapacity,” expressing so-called serious concerns about the East and South China Seas and over the Taiwan question, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that the G7 once again manipulated China-related issues, making unwarranted remarks on matters concerning Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the East China Sea, and maliciously slandering China over so-called “market distortions and harmful overcapacity.”
When asked about the progress of the Chinese government's organization of the safe evacuation of Chinese nationals in Iran and Israel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that as of Wednesday, under the coordination of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassy and consulates in Iran, and with the active assistance and support of relevant neighboring countries, 791 Chinese nationals have been transferred from Iran to safe areas, and more than 1,000 others are being evacuated.
At a press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, a foreign media reporter asked about the statement made earlier that day by US President Donald Trump on social media, in which he said there was no intention to kill Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "for now." Trump also called for Iran to "unconditionally surrender" in his social media post. What is China's comment on this?
In response to European Commission President's criticism toward China at the G7 summit including so-called accusation against China on trade rules, industry subsidies, dominance in rare earths and so-called overcapacity, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that we have noted related reports, "Those remarks disregard facts, riddled with bias and double standards. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition."
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Wednesday for Beijing after attending the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.
A forum dedicated to enhancing economic cooperation and mutual understanding between China and Poland was held on Tuesday in Warsaw. The event attracted former senior politicians, scholars, and business representatives from both countries.
The Syrian interim authorities should earnestly fulfill their counter-terrorism obligations and take all necessary measures to combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council, including the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council meeting on the Syria issue, according to a release published on the website of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations on Tuesday local time.
I am delighted to join you at the second China-Central Asia Summit in the beautiful city of Astana. I'd like to thank President Tokayev and the government of Kazakhstan for the gracious hospitality and thoughtful arrangement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries have explored and formed the China-Central Asia Spirit, which features mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance, and the pursuit of common modernization through high-quality development.
Israel and Iran continued to trade deadly attacks for a fifth consecutive day, with no signs of de-escalation, according to multiple media outlets. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that some Chinese citizens in the two countries have already been safely evacuated to neighboring countries and the ministry, along with relevant embassies, consulates, and some departments, is making every effort to protect Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel and is working swiftly to organize their evacuation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday that China and Central Asian countries have explored and formed the China-Central Asia Spirit, which features mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance, and the pursuit of common modernization through high-quality development.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon kicked off his official visit to China on Tuesday, eyeing to foster cooperation and trade ties. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry, at the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Luxon's official visit to China is scheduled from June 17 to 20.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday that all related parties should work to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as soon as possible and avoid further escalation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the five Central Asian countries on Tuesday signed here the treaty of permanent good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the five Central Asian countries on Tuesday signed the Astana Declaration of the second China-Central Asia Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the five Central Asian countries attended a signing ceremony of documents here on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Tuesday that the Chinese side has decided to establish three cooperation centers and a trade facilitation platform within the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism.
Xi says China opposes any actions that infringe upon sovereignty, security, territorial integrity of other countries, deems military conflict no solution
Xi says China deeply worried as Israel's military operation against Iran has caused sudden escalation of tensions in the Mideast
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana on Tuesday.
Responding to a question on Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang's upcoming attendance at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that the forum serves as an important platform for global economic governance and international cooperation.
When asked whether China was concerned about the energy supply from Iran being disrupted due to the Iran-Israel conflict, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that China is deeply concerned about Israel's attack on Iran, which has led to a sudden escalation of regional conflict.
In response to a question that foreign ministers of 21 Arab, Islamic and African countries issued a joint statement on Israel-Iran conflict, calling for respect of other country's national sovereignty, territorial integrity and principles of good neighborliness and peaceful resolution of dispute, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that Israel's attack on Iran has sharply escalated regional tensions, drawing grave concern from the international community. The immediate priority is to cease hostilities, take effective measures to prevent further escalation, and avert greater instability in the region, Guo remarked.
Responding to a question on whether China would make diplomatic efforts to stop Israel-Iran conflict, and as Iran is a member of both the SCO and BRICS, whether these organizations would undertake related multilateral efforts, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that since the outbreak of the conflict, China has maintained communication with Iran, Israel, and other relevant parties to promote ceasefire and de-escalation of the situation. Relevant international organizations have also issued statements on the current situation, Guo said.
When asked to comment on the US' unilateral support for Israel after US President Donald Trump on Monday wrote on social media that everyone should evacuate Iran, and said Iran should have signed the nuclear deal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that adding fuel to the fire will only intensify and widen the conflicts. China calls on relevant parties, especially countries with particular influence over Israel, to take up their due responsibilities, act immediately to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflict from expanding further.
At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, a reporter asked: "Recently, Israel has attacked Iran leading to an escalation of military conflict, and local personnel are facing severe security risks. Does China have plans to evacuate Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel?"
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of the government of the Russian Federation, from June 19 to 21, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang will attend the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Tuesday with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Xi arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
US President Donald Trump kicked off his time at the Group of Seven summit on Monday by suggesting that Russia and maybe China should be part of the organization, AP reported on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Tuesday with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Xi arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Tuesday with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. Xi arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Nanjiang Military Command on Tuesday posted a touching article on its WeChat account to commemorate five soldiers who were injured or died in the Galwan Valley border skirmish on June 15, 2020.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Tuesday with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. Xi arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
US President Donald Trump is leaving the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada a day early, citing the situation in the Middle East, US media reported on Monday, quoting the White House.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held a special meeting on Monday regarding Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. China's permanent representative to the IAEA Li Song stated that China condemns Israel's military action against Iran, opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, rejects violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes actions that further escalate tensions or widen the conflict, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The Chinese Embassy in Israel advises Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via land border crossings while ensuring their personal safety, with Jordan recommended as the preferred route, while ensuring their personal safety.
A Chinese envoy on Monday called for efforts to put an end to unilateral coercive measures as they undermine the foundation of multilateralism and international rule of law.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi said that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with stability and positive energy of bilateral ties.
Cooperation between China and Central Asian countries is increasing, especially in the fields of biodiversity research, water resources, crop science, food safety, and modern agriculture. Professor Gemingguli Muhetai of Tarim University, in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region told the Global Times on Monday that Central Asian students are increasingly coming to China to study in fields like molecular biology, agriculture, and veterinary science, with many eager to remain and apply their knowledge to foster deeper cooperation between the two regions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended in Astana Monday a ceremony of exchanging cooperation documents.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Astana Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Astana Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
When asked to comment on some media reports saying that the Washington Post is investigating a cyberattack on email accounts of some of its journalists, including those who report on China, and that The Wall Street Journal claimed that the breach was potentially the work of a foreign government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said he was not aware of the specific issue. Cyberattacks are a common challenge faced by all nations, and China consistently and firmly opposes all forms of cyberattacks and combats them in accordance with the law, he said.
The second Central Asia-China summit is set to open on Tuesday in Astana, Kazakhstan. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Djoomart Otorbaev, former prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, said the cooperation between China and Central Asian countries is based on equality and mutual benefits, aiming to foster a win-win partnership. The Central Asian countries, instead of being caught up in political conspiracies, prioritize friendship and open economic relations, Otorbaev said.
At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday, a Japanese media reporter asked: “The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden on Monday released its Yearbook on world nuclear forces, claiming that China now has 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third in the world, and that China's nuclear arsenal is growing by about 100 new warheads a year, faster than any other country. What is your comment about this?”
Responding to a Global Times reporter's question regarding US embassy's claims about replacing Huawei telecommunication towers in Panama with what it called "trusted US technology" and that the US is working to "counter malign Chinese influence in our hemisphere, making the American continent stronger and safer," and Panama President's demand for the US Embassy to stop meddling in its domestic affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday that the US has long engaged in surveillance, monitoring, and cyberattacks in Latin America and the Caribbean regions, bringing negative influence to the Western Hemisphere and making countries on the American continent feel unsafe.
In response to claims by The Guardian on Sunday that China is considering lifting the 2021 sanctions imposed on certain British members of parliament over their lies and disinformation about the so-called human rights issue in Xinjiang, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiankun stated Monday that this matter originated from the UK's unwarranted sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities in the first place, and China's subsequent countermeasures were necessary and justified. The merits and demerits of the case, as well as its entire course, are crystal clear, Guo said.
China is deeply concerned about Israel's attack on Iran that has led to a sudden escalation of military conflict: FM
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Monday for the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) will implement visa-free entry for nationals of five Gulf countries, marking a further step in aligning with the Chinese mainland's broader opening-up strategy toward the Middle East.
A new Australian poll has found that more than half of Australians (56%) believe China will be the most powerful country in ten years, while only about a quarter (27%) say the same of the US, noting "attitudes toward China improved incrementally, but caution remains."
The Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a notice via its official WeChat account on Sunday, saying that the consular document service window of the Chinese embassy will be temporarily closed starting from June 15, 2025.
While the second China-Central Asia Summit is set to open, preparations are in full swing in Astana as public and scholars eagerly anticipate the event, the Global Times observed on Sunday.
For centuries, China and Central Asian nations have shared close bonds through mutual learning and exchanges underpinned by deep historical ties, solid public support and strong practical needs.
A Japanese lawyer and founder of a Japanese civic group that aims to urge the Japanese government to return looted Chinese cultural relics told the Global Times on Sunday that they held a symposium in Tokyo on Saturday to discuss how Japan conducted archaeological surveys in China during wartime and later transported their "findings" to Japan under the guise of "academic research."
In the heart of Eurasia, where ancient trade routes once wove a tapestry of commerce and culture, the relationship between China and Central Asia is blossoming into a dynamic partnership that promises stability, prosperity and mutual respect.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Saturday, Xinhua reported.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday.
The Middle East has once again become the focus of global attention, after Israel launched unprecedented strikes on Iran and Tehran vowed to retaliate. In the face of the danger of escalating tensions, various parties, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar on Friday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier in the day, while world leaders urged restraint in Iran-Israel escalation.
At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to China from June 17 to 20, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. Chinese experts reached by the Global Times said that Luxon's first visit to China since taking office in 2023 is aimed at strengthening cooperation with China, as rising global uncertainties have made such engagement increasingly important.
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
Major countries in the world on Friday expressed concerns over the escalation in the Middle East after Israel launched strikes against Iran, causing multiple casualties and damages.
When responding to a question regarding the upcoming G7 Summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday the G7 has long adhered to a Cold War mentality and ideological bias, forming exclusive "small circles" that provoke conflict and camp confrontation. Such actions run counter to the trend of the times, are unpopular, and are doomed to fail.
In response to a media inquiry which said Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz if it comes under further attack, which now seems likely after Israel's strike and whether China supports Iran taking such action as a retaliatory measure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday said that he would not comment on hypothetical questions. The renewed escalation of tensions in the region is not in the interest of any party.