Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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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 -
China-India relations maintain 'positive momentum'
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said Thursday that China is willing to properly handle disputes with India and promote bilateral relations to develop on the right track.
2018-03-29 -
China urges Japan to learn from history, adhere to peaceful path
China hopes Japan will learn lessons from history and adhere to the path of peaceful development, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
2018-03-28 -
China calls for restraint after more expulsions of Russian diplomats
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson called on countries concerned to avoid taking actions that could escalate tensions, after the United States joined Britain in expelling Russian diplomats.
2018-03-28 -
China-Philippines relations have entered best period: Chinese FM
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano in Beijing on Wednesday and said China will cooperate more with the Philippines in the future.
2018-03-23 -
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