Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Xi's diplomacy wins friends, FM says
The diplomacy to be rolled out by President Xi Jinping as head of state this year will "write a whole new chapter" of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
2018-03-09 -
Time for "China threat theory" laid to rest
It is time the "China threat theory" was laid to rest, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
2018-03-08 -
China has no need or intention to replace U.S.
China is on a long march to modernization and it has no need or intention to replace the United States' international role, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.
2018-03-08 -
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson's remarks on the outcomes of the ROK president's special delegation's visit to the DPRK
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday night made remarks on the outcomes of the ROK president's special delegation's visit to the DPRK.
2018-03-07 -
China calls for fair, objective view of China-Africa cooperation
China hopes that other countries will do more good for Africa's development and treat China-Africa cooperation in a fair and objective manner, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2018-03-07 -
Diaoyu Islands belong to China despite new Japanese guideline: FM
The fact that the Diaoyu Islands belong to China will not change, no matter what Japan says or does, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Tuesday.
2018-03-07 -
China decries US measure on Taiwan
Beijing has voiced its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the Taiwan Travel Act in the United States and has lodged solemn representations with Washington over the bill.
2018-03-02 -
Chinese planes entitled to fly in intl air zone: ministry
China's foreign ministry on Wednesday slammed Seoul's accusation that Chinese military aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone, asserting the event "conformed with international law."
2018-03-01 -
China's opposition to chemical weapons well known: FM
China opposes any use of chemical weapons, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, following some media reports that North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in the making of chemical weapons.
2018-03-01 -
China expresses support for Pakistan’s anti-terrorism efforts
China on Tuesday expressed support for Pakistan's fight against terrorism, urging the international community to view the country's anti-terrorism efforts in an objective and impartial way.
2018-02-28 -
China hopes for progress by DPRK, U.S. in dialogue
China hopes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States can make progress in dialogue to promote settlement of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday.
2018-02-27 -
China hails momentum on peninsula
China welcomes the momentum on the Korean Peninsula and hopes relevant parties not to provoke each other, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
2018-02-23 -
US' strong sense of insecurity beyond comprehension: FM
China's foreign ministry spokesperson said the United States has a strong sense of insecurity which is beyond comprehension, in response to latest accusations from US National Intelligence Daniel Coats that the US is confronted with multiple threats from China.
2018-02-15 -
China voices firm opposition to Indian PM's visit to disputed area
China on Thursday expressed firm opposition to the visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a disputed area, urging the Indian side not to take action that could complicate the boundary issue.
2018-02-15 -
Ministry brands Maldives claims 'ridiculous'
Beijing dismissed a former Maldivian president's remarks on China-Maldives cooperation as one-sided and disparaging on Tuesday.
2018-02-14 -
China welcomes rapprochement between DPRK, ROK
China hopes all parties concerned will cherish the current detente on the Korean Peninsula and work together to achieve a nuclear-free peninsula, said a Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday.
2018-02-12 -
China urges U.S. to view bilateral ties in correct way
China Wednesday called on the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and outdated concept of zero-sum game, and view China and China-U.S. relations in a correct way.
2018-02-02 -
Foreign Ministry refutes allegations of China's espionage threat
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Thursday refuted allegations regarding China's espionage threat, made by the United States and Australia.
2018-02-02 -
China stresses Russia bond despite 'sanction list'
A potential sanction list released by the United States that includes more than 200 Russian politicians and business leaders will not affect China's ties and cooperation with Russia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday.
2018-02-01 -
Beijing responds to US jitters over cybersecurity
Beijing called for the international community on Monday to enhance dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual trust to jointly cope with cybersecurity threats.
2018-01-30 -
China hopes DPRK, U.S. to seize opportunity to move forward on Korean Peninsula issue
China on Thursday expressed hope that the DPRK and the United States would meet each other half way and make progress in the Korean Peninsula issue.
2018-01-25 -
Foreign Minister: Politics and trade will remain separate
China will not politicize trade issues, even when its foreign trade potentially enters an era of overall deficits, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
2018-01-25 -
China vows 'necessary measures' in S.China Sea
US warships' provocative sailing in the South China Sea will only serve to force China to strengthen its defense capability, said analysts after the USS Hopper, a guided missile destroyer, came within 12 nautical miles of Huangyan Island on Wednesday.
2018-01-22 -
China says it pursues peaceful development , disputing "disruptive force" comment
China on Friday denied that it was a disruptive power in the Indo-Pacific region as described by the head of the US military's Pacific command at a meeting in New Delhi, India.
2018-01-20 -
China vows "necessary measures" after U.S. warship nears Huangyan Island
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saturday vowed "necessary measures" will be undertaken to safeguard the country's sovereignty after a U.S. warship entered waters surrounding Huangyan Island in the South China Sea.
2018-01-20 -
China supports DPRK, ROK in fostering trust, building consensus through dialogue
China supports the DPRK and the ROK in fostering trust, building consensus, and finding solutions through dialogue, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
2018-01-19 -
Cold War thinking harms efforts to resolve Korean Peninsula issue
China said Wednesday that Cold War thinking would undermine joint efforts to seek a proper resolution for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and create a division in the international community.
2018-01-18 -
China opposes Vancouver meeting on Korean Peninsula issue
China on Tuesday again voiced opposition to a gathering in Vancouver of foreign ministers from 20 countries on security and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
2018-01-17 -
Chinese vessel to conduct scientific research in Philippines waters
Chinese research ship Kexue will conduct research from January to February in waters under the Philippines jurisdiction, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2018-01-16 -
China says peninsula talks need support
The international community should support the improvement of the situation in the Korean Peninsula, though the parties concerned still lack mutual trust and their opinions are far apart, said Kong Xuanyou, vice-foreign minister.
2018-01-16 -
China calls for cherishing Iran nuclear deal
China on Saturday called on all sides to cherish the hard-won Iran nuclear deal after the United States decided to extend sanctions relief on Tehran.
2018-01-14 -
China urges Japan not to make trouble over Diaoyu Islands issue
China on Thursday urged Japan to stop making trouble over the Diaoyu Islands issue. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang made the remarks at a daily press briefing.
2018-01-11 -
China urges Japan to responsibly deal with comfort women issue
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged Japan to deal with the comfort women issue responsibly.
2018-01-10 -
China making utmost efforts in east China sea rescue: spokesman
China has made the utmost efforts in the search and rescue operations after two vessels collided off China's east coast,a foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday in Beijing.
2018-01-08 -
China urges all parties to seize positive signs as DPRK accepts ROK dialogue offer
China on Friday called on all parties to seize the positive signs in the Korean Peninsula situation and help the issue return to the right track of peaceful settlement via talks.
2018-01-05 -
China backs South Korea-North Korea talks at Winter Olympic Games
China supports South Korea and North Korea improving ties and easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula at the South Korean Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang in February, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
2018-01-03 -
China urges Japan to follow the road of peaceful development
China has urged Japan to adhere to the path of peaceful development and act prudently in security matters, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2017-12-26 -
China to seek global sway in 2018: FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged better diplomatic work to serve the development of China and the world, stressing that China will participate in global governance and rules-making of emerging sectors in 2018.
2017-12-26 -
Chinese state councilor to attend annual border issues meeting in India
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi will visit India to attend an annual meeting between special representatives from China and India on border issues on Friday, at the invitation of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
2017-12-20 -
Beijing likens US policy to 'Cold War'
Beijing urged Washington on Tuesday to stop distorting China's strategic intention and discard its "outdated Cold War mentality" after the US administration released its national security strategy calling China "competition" that threatens United States security.
2017-12-20