Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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China lodges solemn representations with the U.S. over Taiwan issue
China has lodged solemn representations with the United States as Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen reportedly plans to "make a stopover" in the country next month, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2018-08-01 -
China lodges representations with U.S. over defense bill
China expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition on Wednesday to a U.S. defense spending bill which includes propositions aimed at China, and urged the U.S. not to disrupt the stable development of bilateral ties.
2018-07-26 -
China calls on U.S. government to urge relevant enterprises to observe one-China principle
China on Tuesday called on the U.S. government to urge relevant U.S. airlines to observe the one-China principle.
2018-07-24 -
China never steals other countries' technology through military-civilian integration: FM spokesperson
The Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly refuted allegations that China stole other countries' technology through military-civilian integration.
2018-07-20 -
Chinese FM puts forward five-point proposal on Iran nuclear issue
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Friday put forward a five-point proposal concerning the Iranian nuclear issue.
2018-07-08 -
China welcomes continued consensus by DPRK, ROK
China expressed its happiness for the continued consensus and achievements made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Republic of Korea (ROK), Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
2018-07-02 -
One-China principle is not negotiable
The one-China principle is the political foundation of the China-U.S. relationship and is not negotiable, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Friday.
2018-06-30 -
China, ASEAN diplomats to meet on South China Sea
China on Friday said the 15th Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) will be convened on June 27 in Changsha.
2018-06-22 -
Arms race in space strongly opposed
China opposes any arms race in space, a government spokesman said following United States President Donald Trump's announcement on Monday that he is directing the Pentagon to establish a "space force".
2018-06-20 -
China supports dialogue to peacefully settle Korean Peninsula nuclear issue
China supports dialogue that brings the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue onto the right track for a peaceful settlement, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing Thursday.
2018-06-14 -
China says DPRK-U.S. summit a good start
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that the meeting between the leaders of the DPRK and the US had important and positive historic significance.
2018-06-14 -
China's proposal on Korean Peninsula issue reasonable, practical
China on Wednesday said that U.S. President Donald Trump's recent pledge to stop holding military exercises with the Republic of Korea (ROK) proved once again that China's proposal on the Korean Peninsula issue was "reasonable and practical."
2018-06-13 -
S China Sea stays stable sans outsider meddling
The situation in the South China Sea has stabilized and will remain stable as long as countries outside the region refrain from making troubles, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
2018-06-13 -
China hopes DPRK-U.S. summit to have positive outcomes
China sincerely hopes that the upcoming summit between the DPRK and the United States will yield positive outcomes, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday.
2018-06-12 -
China hopes G7 will shoulder due responsibilities for peace, development
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday expressed hope that the Group of Seven (G7) will follow the trend of the times and play a constructive role for peace, security and common development.
2018-06-11 -
China welcomes temporary ceasefire between Afghan gov't, Taliban
China on Sunday welcomed a temporary ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban, calling for extending ceasefire and resuming peace talks as early as possible.
2018-06-11 -
China calls for end to sensationalization of South China Sea's 'militarization'
China warns U.S. to stop sensationalizing the “militarization” of South China Sea and causing trouble in the region as there will be a cost.
2018-06-07 -
China expects DPRK, U.S. to meet each other halfway
China here on Saturday expressed the hope and support for efforts by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States to meet each other halfway.
2018-06-02 -
China urges U.S. to stop hyping up South China Sea issue
China on Thursday urged the United States to stop hyping up the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said the United States would continue to confront China on militarization of islands in the South China Sea.
2018-06-01 -
'US seeking hegemony with command name-change'
China on Thursday urged the US to play a responsible and constructive role in the Asia-Pacific region, after Washington renamed its most expansive military command, a move Chinese analysts warned could be a US attempt at global hegemony.
2018-06-01 -
Chinese FM criticizes disinvitation from U.S. military drill
The Chinese Foreign Minister on Wednesday blasted the U.S. for excluding China from a multinational military exercise to be held in June, noting that the decision was "imprudent and unconstructive."
2018-05-24 -
US urged to not overreact on S. China Sea training
The recent landing of bomber aircraft on a South China Sea island by the PLA Air Force is part of normal training that should not be over-interpreted, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Monday.
2018-05-22 -
China seriously concerned over violent clashes in Gaza
China is seriously concerned about the violent clashes in the Gaza Strip and has called on both Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2018-05-15 -
China hails DPRK's pledge to dismantle nuclear test site
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday applauded the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) announcement that it will dismantle its northern nuclear test ground between May 23 to 25.
2018-05-14 -
China regrets US decision on Iran nuclear deal
China regrets the U.S. decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) signed in 2015, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang Wednesday.
2018-05-09 -
Beijing congratulates Putin on inauguration
China extends sincere congratulations on Vladimir Putin's inauguration as Russian president, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular news conference on Monday.
2018-05-08 -
China, Japan to launch communication mechanism to address maritime, airspace differences
China and Japan are accelerating preparations to begin a maritime and aerial communication mechanism, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
2018-05-07 -
Deployment of defense facilities on Nansha Islands to safeguard China's sovereignty and security
China said on Thursday that the peaceful construction activities on the Nansha Islands, including the deployment of necessary national defense facilities, are meant to safeguard China's sovereignty and security, which is also the rights a sovereign state is entitled to.
2018-05-04 -
Chinese FM, DPRK top leader discuss ties, issues on Korean Peninsula
China supports and congratulates on the successful completion of the inter-Korean summit last month, which has brought beneficial opportunities for a political solution to the Korean Peninsula issue, visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
2018-05-03 -
Establishment of China, Dominican Republic ties "justified and above board": FM spokesperson
China said on Wednesday that there is only one precondition for the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Dominican Republic, which is to recognize and adhere to the one-China principle.
2018-05-02 -
China welcomes joint declaration between DPRK, ROK
China on Friday welcomed the joint declaration reached between the DPRK and the ROK, expressing the hope that both sides can implement the consensus of the summit to promote reconciliation and cooperation.
2018-04-27 -
China urges Japan to uphold correct view of history
China on Saturday urged Japan to uphold the correct view of history after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly gave ritual offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine.
2018-04-22 -
China urges Japan to break with militarism following Abe's offering to notorious shrine
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to "make a clean break with militarism" after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine.
2018-04-22 -
China welcomes DPRK's decision to discontinue nuclear, ICBM tests
China on Saturday welcomed the decision made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to discontinue nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches.
2018-04-21 -
China supports possible peace treaty between DPRK, ROK
China on Thursday voiced support for a possible peace treaty between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) at an early date.
2018-04-19 -
China, Japan to hold talks on maritime affairs
China and Japan will hold their ninth round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs in Sendai, Japan, on Thursday and Friday, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
2018-04-18 -
China urges relevant parties on Syria to resolve issue through dialogue
China has urged the relevant parties to return to the framework of international law and resolve the Syria issue through dialogue and negotiation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Saturday.
2018-04-14 -
China calls on all relevant parties of Syria issue to remain calm and show restraint: FM
China on Thursday expressed concern of rising tensions in Syria, and called on all relevant parties of the Syria issue to remain calm and show restraint.
2018-04-13 -
China denies planning to build military base in Vanuatu
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has denied a report that the country is planning to set up a military base in Vanuatu.
2018-04-12 -
China urges Japan to stop provocations in Diaoyu Islands issue
China on Saturday urged Japan to adopt a correct historical view when educating the youth and stop provocations in Diaoyu Islands issue.
2018-04-01