Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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China urges U.S. to honor agreements on Taiwan, stop arms sales
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged the United States to abide by the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiques, sever military links with Taiwan and stop arms sales to the island.
2021-08-17 23:36 -
China, U.S. diplomats exchanged views on Afghanistan
The sudden withdrawal of forces by the United States has already caused a serious negative impact on the situation in Afghanistan. If the next step is to create new problems, it is not a responsible attitude, Wang said.
2021-08-17 11:05 -
China, Russia jointly defend truth of history, human dignity, WWII achievements: FM
China and Russia should join hands to defend the truth of history, oppose acts to whitewash or glorify militarism, check attempts to falsify history, and never tolerate overturning the verdict on the history of aggression.
2021-08-17 09:10 -
China urges Japan to reflect on aggression history
China urges Japan to earnestly honor its statements and commitments on facing up to and reflecting on its history of aggression, and act prudently on historical issues including Yasukuni Shrine, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
2021-08-15 20:14 -
Meaning of one-China principle cannot be distorted, tampered with: FM spokesperson
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday stressed that the one-China principle has a clear and unambiguous meaning that cannot be distorted or tampered with.
2021-08-14 00:00 -
FM spokesperson urges relevant countries to respect China's judicial sovereignty
A foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged relevant countries to uphold the rule of law, respect China's judicial sovereignty, and cease making irresponsible remarks.
2021-08-12 19:05 -
China firmly rejects U.S. approval of Taiwan related bill: spokesperson
China on Thursday voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm rejection to the U.S. Senate's recent approval of a bill concerning Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a statement by the foreign ministry.
2021-08-12 18:03 -
China urges Lithuania to earnestly honor its commitment to one-China principle: FM
China urges the Lithuanian side to earnestly honor its commitment to the one-China principle, and create conditions for the sound and steady development of China-Lithuania relations, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said Wednesday.
2021-08-11 21:27 -
China decides to recall its ambassador to Lithuania
China has decided to recall its ambassador to Lithuania and demanded the Lithuanian government recall its ambassador to China, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
2021-08-10 16:56 -
Chinese FM urges ASEAN cooperation to cope with common security challenges
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday urged ASEAN countries to practice real multilateralism and enhance solidarity and cooperation to maintain regional peace and stability and jointly respond to their common security challenges.
2021-08-07 16:33 -
Wang Yi Stresses "Four Respects" on South China Sea Issue
On the evening of August 4, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's principled position on the South China Sea issue when attending the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, calling on all parties to adhere to "four respects" on the South China Sea issue and urging non-regional forces to stop extending their hands to the South China Sea.
2021-08-06 09:13 -
Wang Yi refutes attacks by U.S., Japan on China at EAS
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday sternly refuted remarks made by the United States and Japan on issues related to Xinjiang and Hong Kong and their attacks on China on grounds of human rights.
2021-08-05 15:11 -
China urges U.S. to lift sanctions and embargo against Cuba
China urges the U.S. side to heed the universal appeal of the international community, immediately and completely lift the sanctions and embargo against Cuba, and immediately stop making excuses to engage in gross interference and destabilization, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Wednesday.
2021-08-04 21:08 -
Wang Yi calls for more cooperation among ASEAN, Japan, ROK and China
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for more cooperation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and China to face new challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the remarks via video link on Tuesday at the 22nd ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
2021-08-04 16:21 -
China, ASEAN should create new era of cooperation: Chinese FM
As this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the two sides should join hands to open up a new era of cooperation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.
2021-08-03 22:44 -
Wang Yi: China commits to DOC, vows to preserve stability in South China Sea
The South China Sea is not and should not be an arena for major-power wrestling, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed on Tuesday, calling for maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
2021-08-03 22:03 -
Coronavirus Pandemic: China: U.S. should look at its own early cases for clues into virus' origins
China has called on the United States to do its part to investigate the origins of COVID-19. In a news conference in Beijing on Friday, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on Washington to stop politicizing the virus and spreading lies. CGTN's Sun Ye has more.
2021-08-03 08:27 -
China urges U.S. to invite WHO experts to investigate Fort Detrick lab
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to adopt a transparent and responsible attitude and invite World Health Organization (WHO) experts to investigate Fort Detrick lab for coronavirus origin tracing as soon as possible.
2021-07-26 23:33 -
China urges U.S. to change misguided mindset
The China-U.S. relationship is in a stalemate, fundamentally because some Americans portray China as an "imagined enemy," said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng, urging the United States to change its highly misguided mindset and dangerous policy.
2021-07-26 10:46 -
Political virus also needs origin-tracing: Chinese FM
The novel coronavirus needs origin-tracing, and so does the political virus, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Sunday.
2021-07-26 10:09 -
China hopes WHO can uphold integrity of COVID-19 origin tracing: spokesperson
China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) can adhere to the spirit of science, professionalism and objectivity and work with the international community to jointly uphold the scientific integrity of studying the origins of COVID-19.
2021-07-24 00:40 -
China firmly opposes negative China-related moves by Japan, U.S.
China has lodged solemn representations with Japan and the United States in Beijing, Tokyo and Washington to express strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to their negative China-related moves, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.
2021-07-22 21:48 -
China slams U.S. of hyping up "lab leak" theory
A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday once again refuted the COVID-19 "lab leak" theory, saying it is nothing but a lie.
2021-07-22 10:33 -
China hopes WHO can maintain scientific, serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing: FM
China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) will adhere to the spirit of science, professionalism and objectivity, and work with the international community to maintain the scientific and serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday.
2021-07-20 16:57 -
China urges U.S. to lift embargo against Cuba
China urges the United States to immediately and fully lift its embargo against Cuba, and hopes that the U.S. will improve relations with Cuba in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms governing international relations, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
2021-07-19 22:14 -
China opposes any attempt to seek regime change in Syria: FM
China opposes any attempt to seek regime change in Syria and will boost the mutually beneficial cooperation with Syria for the benefit of the two peoples, visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
2021-07-18 16:14 -
China and Russia should enhance 'true multilateralism'
China and Russia should work together to further expose miscellaneous "pseudo-multilateralism" to the international community and to prevent moves that compromise the international order under the pretext of "rules".
2021-07-17 15:49 -
China, India should become partners, not rivals nor enemies
China and India should not be a threat to each other, but an opportunity for each other's development, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
2021-07-15 15:20 -
MOFA: U.S. statement on South China Sea 'extremely irresponsible'
The U.S. accusations against China disregard historical and objective facts, violate and distort international law, and break its long-standing public commitment of not taking position on the South China Sea sovereignty issues, said Zhao at a regular briefing in Beijing.
2021-07-12 20:47 -
China calls to further strengthen strategic coordination with Russia, stresses opposition to hegemony
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday called on China and Russia to jointly uphold multilateralism and oppose hegemony.
2021-07-12 09:55 -
China blasts Japan for remarks on defending Taiwan
China on Tuesday blasted Japanese deputy prime minister Taro Aso's remarks on defending Taiwan together with the United States if the island is "invaded".
2021-07-07 08:55 -
Politicizing origin-tracing undermines global solidarity against COVID-19: FM spokesperson
Any action that politicizes origin-tracing poisons the atmosphere of scientific research, hampers global cooperation in this regard, and undermines global efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.
2021-07-06 00:18 -
"Indo-Pacific strategy" is come-back of Cold War mentality, retrogression of history: FM
"Revisiting the old dream of Cold War hegemony cannot win the future, let alone 'rebuild a better world'," Wang said, adding that all countries should work together to build a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.
2021-07-03 21:52 -
Chinese FM urges countries to practice real multilateralism
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on countries around the world to uphold and practice real multilateralism to effectively respond to various security challenges.
2021-07-03 20:37 -
MOFA: China urges U.S. to cease advancing China-related negative acts
China urges the U.S. Congress to cease reviewing and advancing China-related negative acts, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
2021-06-30 22:46 -
China and India Hold the 22nd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Affairs
On June 25, 2021, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hong Liang and Additional Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India Naveen Srivastava co-chaired the 22nd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs via video link.
2021-06-28 09:07 -
China thanks Egypt for support at UN Human Rights Council
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China and Egypt have always supported each other firmly on issues concerning each other's core interests, and China appreciates Egypt's participation in a joint statement supporting Beijing at the 47th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
2021-06-26 15:08 -
China to make all-out efforts in participating in UN affairs: Chinese FM
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday said that China will continue to make all-out efforts in participating in UN affairs, safeguard the status of the UN, and promote the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
2021-06-25 23:12 -
China urges U.S. to stop obstructing law enforcement by HKSAR: spokesperson
China urges the United States to respect the facts, stop using various excuses to obstruct the law enforcement by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and refrain from shielding suspects, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
2021-06-25 21:08 -
China commemorates 50th anniversary of UN seat resumption
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday highlighted China's support for the United Nations and the country's contributions to the organization in peacekeeping, poverty reduction and climate change at a forum to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the resumption of its membership of the world body.
2021-06-25 17:22