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The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Sunday slammed the Philippines for drawing countries from outside the region into so-called joint patrols in the South China Sea, warning that such moves disrupt regional peace and stability.

After Japan's Asahi Shimbun revealed that Japanese right-wing forces have been using artificial intelligence on a large scale to churn out disinformation denying the Nanjing Massacre and claiming Japan treated civilians humanely during its invasion of China, China's Ministry of State Security on Sunday published a commentary slamming such acts that trampled on historical justice and human conscience and have drawn fierce criticism from the international community and visionary people in Japan.

Global Times has learned that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had neither meetings nor conversations with the Japanese side during his visit to Manila.

A previous video footage obtained by the Global Times exclusively on Saturday shows a Philippine military service member making a series of provocative gestures toward a Chinese vessel, including pulling down his trousers and exposing his buttocks in an apparent act of insult.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an early resumption of dialogue and negotiations among the relevant parties and the proper handling of issues concerning the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Kyrgyzstan on Friday. Araghchi thanked China for consistently promoting peace and dialogue and expressed hope that it would continue helping ease regional tensions, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Jiang Lue, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), stated that the CCG on Friday took necessary countermeasures in accordance with the law against the Philippine rights-violation vessels. Chinese experts said that the Philippines is resorting to a tactic of “saturation incursions” that betrays its deep-seated anxiety. Lacking any prospect of gaining the upper hand through military means and having exhausted its arsenal of cognitive warfare tactics, Manila sees no other option but to orchestrate intense confrontations to generate media buzz and plead for attention on the international public opinion stage, experts added.

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday said it had taken law enforcement measures against multiple Philippine vessels involved in illegal activities in waters off Huangyan Dao, following two consecutive days of provocations by the Philippine side. The CCG urged Manila to stop its actions, warning that the Philippines would bear all consequences.

China on Friday blasted fresh US tariffs imposed on China and 59 other economies over alleged forced labor concerns, and warned that trade wars do not serve any parties.

China's public security chief met with the FBI director in Beijing on Friday, as the two sides agreed to further deepen cooperation on law enforcement issues, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China and ASEAN member states have agreed to explore the possible establishment of cooperation mechanisms to enhance regional energy security and resilience, and further strengthen cooperation in regional power interconnectivity, energy supply chains, according to a China-ASEAN joint statement on addressing the regional impacts of developments in the Middle East and strengthening regional energy cooperation, which was released following the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on Wednesday in Manila.

When asked to comment on the phone call between US President Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday, during which Trump assured Marcos that he would raise the Philippines' concerns with China during their meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, "We have taken note of relevant reports. The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue. Facts have shown that attempts to make provocations with the help of non‑regional countries will only end up being used as a tool by others and reaping the bitter fruit of their own making."

Attempts by personnel of the Taiwan authorities to attend various events in a bid to seek spotlight and engage in separatist activities for "Taiwan independence" are doomed to fail, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press briefing on Friday.

During Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu's visit to the US, the two sides held in-depth exchanges of views on fully implementing the important common understandings between the two heads of state, and advancing the building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday, in response to questions regarding Ma's recent visit.

Responding to reports that US President Donald Trump said the Chinese and US leaders would discuss issues related to artificial intelligence (AI), Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday that head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations.

Commenting on the Houthi group's "maritime embargo" on Saudi-bound vessels and attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China is closely watching the Red Sea situation. China calls for respect for regional sovereignty and security, and for the protection of international waterways.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Peru, President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun will attend the presidential handover ceremony in Peru's capital Lima from July 27 to 28.

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini will pay a state visit to China from July 27 to 29.

China's delegation strongly rebutted Japan's remarks on the Taiwan question, the South China Sea and the so-called "China threat" narrative during ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meetings held in Manila, stressing that the Taiwan question is an internal Chinese affair and urging external forces to stop provoking tensions in the region.

The more unequivocal the international community's stance against "Taiwan independence" separatist activities, and the more resolute its commitment to the one-China principle, the more assured peace and stability will be across the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese delegation said here.

China stands ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, maintain close high-level exchanges, strengthen cooperation in areas including economy and trade, media, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and properly handle sensitive issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday, according to a readout released by Chinese Foreign Ministry earlier on Thursday.

At the request of US law enforcement authorities, Chinese police on Thursday repatriated a US national wanted for serious violent crimes to US authorities at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The fugitive was escorted back to the United States by relevant US law enforcement personnel. The repatriation marks another outcome of law enforcement cooperation between China and the US, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported on Thursday.

Two Philippine public vessels (MMOV 3012 and MMOV 3018) ignored repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side and obstinately intruded into the waters under China's jurisdiction at Huangyan Dao on Thursday. The China Coast Guard (CCG) took necessary countermeasures in accordance with the law to track, monitor and block the Philippine vessels, compelling them to leave the area. The on-site operations by the Chinese side were professional, standardized, legitimate and lawful, the CCG announced in a statement on Thursday.

Having concluded its itinerary in Beijing, the eight-member delegation of the European Parliament (EP) Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), headed by Chair David McAllister, embarked on Shanghai leg of its visit on Thursday. Amid growing geopolitical volatility and intensifying economic and trade tensions, the delegation is expected to further engage in in-depth exchanges with Chinese sides on issues of shared interest, with a view to boosting mutual understanding and stabilizing EU-China relations.

When asked whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi plans to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as both are attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that according to the schedule, Wang is currently on his way to Kyrgyzstan to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting.

In response to a media inquiry on China's comment regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East, amid reports that the US is deploying additional military equipment, including aircraft carriers and fighter jets, to the region, that a full-scale war against Iran may resume in the coming days, and that multiple countries have issued advisories urging caution when traveling to the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region. The achievements made through negotiations have been hard-won, and the resumption of hostilities serves the interests of no party. The sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in the region should be respected and upheld.

When asked whether Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers had any contact or exchanges while in Manila, the Philippines, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday at a press conference that "based on what I know, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had no arrangements to meet with the Japanese side during his stay in Manila."

Due to scheduling reasons, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was unable to participate in the East Asia cooperation series of foreign ministers' meetings in their entirety. A senior Chinese official would represent China at the ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday in response to a question about why Foreign Minister Wang Yi was absent from the ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday.

New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed a defense cooperation agreement late Wednesday, with some foreign media hyping the pact as Wellington's latest effort to deepen security ties in the Pacific with China in mind. A Chinese expert said that attempts by certain media to frame the cooperation in the context of China reflect their intention to interfere in the choices of Pacific island nations and seek to cultivate exclusive partnerships.

The Philippine government vessels 3012 and 3018, despite repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side, deliberately intruded into waters under China's jurisdiction around Huangyan Dao, China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lüe said on Thursday. The China Coast Guard (CCG) took necessary measures in accordance with the law, including tracking and driving away the Philippine vessels, as well as conducting interception and control operations. The on-site operations were professional, standardized, justified and lawful.

​China and India should bear the well-being of humanity in mind, demonstrate a sense of responsibility as major countries, consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral relations, and strengthen coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday.

Facts have proven that allowing external forces to meddle in regional affairs and deliberately hyping up maritime disputes will only reduce the Philippines to a pawn manipulated by others, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro in Manila, the Philippines.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday in Manila at the latter's request on the sidelines of the ASEAN Plus foreign ministers' meetings. Wang elaborated on China's solemn position and lodged a strong protest over the violent act of Philippine personnel in colliding with a Chinese law enforcement vessel at Ren'ai Jiao.

Pushing back against a series of recent negative US remarks and actions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday urged the US side to respect China's core interests, uphold the one-China principle, properly manage differences, and address China's legitimate concerns.

A new drug jointly developed and submitted for marketing approval globally in China, the US, Japan and other countries, has been approved for market launch in China first, and can be used for patients of “sudden sleep attacks,” China Central Television(CCTV) News reported Tuesday, citing National Medical Products Administration.

The Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua in China staged a reception on July 17 in Beijing to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Triumph of the Sandinista People's Revolution. Nicaragua's Ambassador to China, Ramiro José Cruz Flores, said in his speech that Nicaragua understands that no national development project can be built in isolation. "The great challenges of our time require strategic partners, sincere cooperation, and a shared vision for the future. In this regard, the People's Republic of China has become one of Nicaragua's most important partners," he said.

The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in China hosted a photo exhibition themed “Dynamic Development of Uzbekistan” at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) secretariat in Beijing on July 21. Saidkamol Agzamkhodjaev, minister-counselor of the Uzbek Embassy in China, said that China and Uzbekistan have witnessed steady growth in bilateral relations, broadly encompassing key areas.

The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in China hosted a National Day reception on July 17 in Beijing to celebrate the 216th anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Colombia. Sergio Fausto Cabrera Cárdenas, ambassador of Colombia to China, told the Global Times that Colombia's signing of the cooperation plan for the joint construction of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has opened up new opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation.

A recent Australian poll finds that the narrative that Beijing poses a “threat” to Australia's national security is losing weight among left-leaning, university-educated voters, the Australian media outlet reported on Tuesday local time. A Chinese observer said that such a shift reflects that Australians are moving away from an emotional, security-driven perception of China toward a more pragmatic view based on tangible interests, with voters placing greater value on evidence-based assessments.

As the latest effort to implement the Global Governance Initiative(GCI) and advance the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace, China recently submitted position paper to the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, outlining China's latest positions and proposals on global cyberspace governance in the era of digital intelligence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday while introducing the details of the position paper.

China had already made clear its position regarding the malicious attack by Philippine personnel against Chinese personnel. Certain countries have disregarded the Philippines' provocations and infringements, made groundless accusations against China, and repeatedly hyped up the invalid so-called South China Sea arbitration award. China firmly opposes this, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

When asked about Australia's criticism of China's test launch of missile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China has clarified its position on the relevant test activities on multiple occasions, and that the activities are routine military training exercises of the Chinese military, which are not targeted at any specific country or objective. Notifications were provided to relevant countries, including Australia, in advance, and the activities are consistent with international law and common international practice, Lin said.

China highly appreciates the Papua New Guinea government's decision to shut down the “Taipei Economic Office” in the country, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han said on Wednesday in response to the protest lodged by Taiwan region's “foreign affairs” authority against the move.

The South China Sea is a shared home for regional countries, and South China Sea issues should not become a stumbling block to China-ASEAN relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Tuesday.

The US Justice Department has reportedly opened a review into Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs, examining whether financial aid funded by Chinese donors discriminates against US students. A Chinese expert said the investigation reflects growing scrutiny of China-related academic cooperation in the US and warned that politicizing education could create a chilling effect on bilateral academic cooperation and undermine confidence in bilateral exchanges.

Footage obtained by the Global Times on Tuesday showed Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels overseeing and assisting the transfer of injured Philippine personnel from the illegally grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) at Ren'ai Jiao to a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

China has firmly rejected Japan's "concerns" over Chinese naval vessels' live-fire drills in Japan's so-called exclusive economic zone (EEZ), with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters on Tuesday that Japan's objections are baseless. Lin added that China's competent authorities have already made clear China's stance regarding the China-Russia joint military exercises and maritime patrols.

When asked to comment and provide further information on the incident that violent clashes broke out between Chinese and Philippine personnel near Ren'ai Jiao on July 20, and the Philippine military released a statement claiming that one Filipino sailor was injured in the incident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that the China Coast Guard (CCG) has issued a statement laying out the full facts regarding the violent interference in CCG normal law-enforcement operations and malicious assaults on CCG law-enforcement officers by personnel aboard the illegally-grounded Philippine military vessel.

China has firmly rejected Japan's "concerns" over Chinese naval vessels' shooting drills in Japan's so-called exclusive economic zone (EEZ), with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian telling reporters on Tuesday that Japan's objections are baseless. Lin added that China's competent authorities have already made clear China's stance regarding the China-Russia joint military exercises and maritime patrols.

Asked to comment on the appointment of Andy Burnham as new British Prime Minister by King Charles III on July 20, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China's policy and position on developing China-UK relations is consistent.

In July 2024, China and the Philippines reached a temporary arrangement regarding humanitarian deliveries of daily living supplies to personnel aboard the warship at Ren'ai Jiao. China's position on the matter has not changed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday in response to a question about the incident in which personnel aboard the Philippines' illegally grounded warship violently interfered with the China Coast Guard (CCG) law enforcement activities and maliciously attacked Chinese law enforcement officers.

During the latest incident in which Philippine illegally “grounded” vessel No.57 deployed two rubber boats that approached a small China Coast Guard patrol boat in a dangerous manner in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao on Monday, an image obtained by the Global Times on Tuesday shows that one Chinese law enforcement officer was injured during the malicious assault launched by the Philippine side.

China supports the international community in helping Pacific Island countries achieve sustainable development. At the same time, all countries should prioritize the independent development of Pacific Island countries, keep relevant cooperation open and inclusive, and refrain from targeting any third party when developing relations with them, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Tuesday that China had permitted the Philippines, on humanitarian grounds, to transfer injured personnel from the illegally grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) at Ren'ai Jiao to a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, with the Philippine boats involved being verified and monitored throughout the operation.

The official in charge of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry urgently summoned the Philippine ambassador to China on Tuesday to lodge solemn representations over the Philippines' deliberate provocation at Ren'ai Jiao and its attack on Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) law enforcement personnel.

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings opened in Manila, the Philippines, on Tuesday, with the Philippines holding the ASEAN chairmanship this year. This follows dangerous provocations staged by Manila a day earlier in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao, which escalated tensions over the South China Sea issue. The trouble‑making on the eve of ASEAN meetings is no random clash: The Philippines aims to hijack the agenda of ASEAN's flagship diplomatic event, manufacture international public opinion against China, and leverage US‑led Western support to advance its political gambit regarding the South China Sea issue, which violates the core duties of the ASEAN rotating chair, Chinese experts pointed out.

At around 9 am on Monday, while a small China Coast Guard (CCG) patrol vessel was conducting a routine patrol in waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao, the Philippine vessel No. 57, which was illegally grounded there, deployed two rubber boats, ignored repeated warnings from the Chinese side, and approached and rammed the Chinese vessel in a dangerous manner. During the incident, Philippine personnel were the first to attack Chinese law enforcement personnel using paddles, long poles and other tools.

Andy Burnham officially became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday following a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, succeeding Keir Starmer, who earlier tendered his resignation to the king.

Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, Tomio Okamura, led a delegation on a visit to China starting on Monday, with objectives ranging from tourism promotion to business cooperation. A Chinese observer said the legislative-led engagement, which took relatively non-sensitive issues as an entry point for dialogue, could help warm bilateral ties after a period of relatively strained relations, carrying important positive significance.

The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, from July 23 to 24. During the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will exchange views with his counterparts from member states on the current international and regional situation, the SCO's future development, and cooperation across various fields. The meeting will also make comprehensive preparations for this year's SCO Summit in Bishkek, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.

Japan released the latest official data on inbound tourism for the first half of the year, which showed the number of Chinese visitors to Japan dropped by nearly 60 percent year-on-year. Facing continued decline in Chinese tourists to Japan, certain Japanese media outlets claimed on Monday that the reduction in Chinese visitors has actually strengthened Japan's tourism sector. However, Chinese experts and tourism industry insiders have dismissed the argument as an attempt to “whitewash” the losses suffered by various sectors in Japan, arguing that the scale and spending power of Chinese tourists are difficult to replace with visitors from other countries.

When asked for comments on Cambodia's statement that it regards Taiwan as a province of China following Taiwan region's “external affairs department” revoked the so-called visa facilitation arrangements for Cambodia simply because Cambodia adheres to the one-China principle, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, which represents a universal consensus of the international community.

Responding to reports that 82 Japanese local assemblies have called on the Takaichi government to uphold or legally codify the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, while coalition partner Japan Innovation Party has pushed for a review, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told the Global Times that the local appeals reflect a grassroots desire for peace. The ruling authorities' push to abandon the Peace Constitution and speed up remilitarization, he said, is clearly out of step with public sentiment, and Japan should not disregard the prevailing trend on nuclear issues.

Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: On July 22, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the Philippines. From July 23 to 25, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States and visit Kyrgyzstan.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul lays a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2026.

The global initiatives proposed by China chart a course toward a more just and equitable international order characterized by multilateralism and greater representation for developing countries, Egyptian experts said at a seminar in Cairo on Saturday.

After the Chinese side announced that Czech Chamber of Deputies speaker Tomio Okamura will visit China from July 20 to 24, some media on the island of Taiwan have played up the news and claimed the trip could affect the island's ties with Czech Republic. Chinese experts dismissed this media narrative as an attempt to exploit the Taiwan question to influence Prague's China policy, saying it also reflects the waning effectiveness of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' efforts to rely on external forces to boost its presence and create troubles for interactions between China and other countries.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vince Henderson, foreign minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, on Saturday in Shanghai.

Japan has continued to push for looser nuclear restrictions, with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calling for discussions on nuclear weapons as part of efforts to strengthen the country's so-called defense capabilities, according to media reports.

China urges the UK to earnestly respect market principles and the spirit of contract, and find solutions on compensation and other issues acceptable to both sides. China supports enterprises in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests through legal means. China is closely following the developments and will do what is necessary to protect its rights, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday, following the #Nationalisation of British Steel.

"AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, stressing that China is ready to be more open, take more practical actions, and assume a more visionary perspective.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, sitting down successively with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The bustling diplomatic activity transformed the WAIC from a premier showcase of AI technologies and industrial breakthroughs into a vibrant platform for head-of-state diplomacy and global governance coordination.

Andy Burnham became the leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, paving the way for him to succeed Keir Starmer on Monday as the country's seventh prime minister in a decade. Amid the frequent changes of prime minister in the UK, Burnham is likely to prioritize domestic political, economic and cost-of-living challenges, and he may also continue Starmer's engagement with China, with no major policy shift expected in the coming years, a Chinese expert said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Shanghai on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai on Friday.

"We have already made China's position clear. China highly commends Papua New Guinea government's decision to close the 'Taipei Economic Office in Papua New Guinea,' and it demonstrates once again that upholding the one-China principle is where international public opinion trends and the arc of history bends," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday.

China firmly opposes discriminatory measures taken by the US against specific countries regarding visa regulations, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday, noting that the US' restrictions on people-to-people exchanges serve no one's interests.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai on Friday.

In response to US President Donald Trump's claim in a speech that China had interfered in US elections, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on July 17 that the allegation was entirely fabricated and a malicious smear that has long been proven groundless.

China and Pakistan called for an early ceasefire and the resumption of talks between the US and Iran during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday evening in Shanghai, according to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

​EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, claiming that Beijing threatens not only the bloc's economy but also its security by highlighting the so-called shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance, Euro News reported on Thursday. Chinese experts have warned that the EU should be cautious about defining the future direction of its relations with China based on subjective judgments or creating new tensions and confrontation over China-Russia relations.

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).

World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set up its headquarters in Shanghai

"Guided by the strategic vision of the two heads of state, China and Russia will continue to uphold the purposes and principles enshrined in the treaty, expand mutually beneficial cooperation across all sectors, deliver greater well-being to peoples of both countries, and inject greater stability and confidence into global development," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press briefing on Thursday, in response to media inquiries regarding the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, which was signed by the two sides 25 years ago.

Editor's Note: Welcome to "Diplomats Recommend" - a series in which foreign diplomats in China set aside formal discussions on hardcore topics and share lighter stories on diplomatic relations and exchanges through their recommendations, including on books and films, travel destinations, and culinary choices. In this installment, Ajaree Wongwan, counselor of the Royal Thai Embassy in China, shared her take from Chinese film Dear You and her booklist. The mutual learning between Chinese and Thai cultures has a long history and deep roots. It boasts the unique advantages of geographical proximity, shared cultural ties, and close bonds between the two peoples, serving as a model for cross-border cultural exchanges in Southeast Asia, according to Counselor Wongwan.

Results of a latest Pew Research Center poll released by the Washington DC-headquartered organization on local time Wednesday showed that China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, and according to a related AP report on Thursday, the findings represented the first time in nearly 20 years of Pew's global opinion tracking that such a shift had been recorded.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Shanghai.

Four Chinese academic institutions on Thursday jointly released a report titled Legal Critique of the South China Sea Arbitration Awards: The South China Sea Arbitration Awards Are Not International Law, criticizing that the arbitral tribunal established in the South China Sea arbitration case lacked judicial jurisdiction from the outset and fundamentally flawed in international law application in rendering its award.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that the so-called report related to China and Russia released by the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is made with malicious motives and constitutes egregious conduct, to which China expresses firm opposition.

"Guided by the strategic vision of the two heads of state, China and Russia will continue to uphold the purposes and principles enshrined in the treaty, expand mutually beneficial cooperation across all sectors, deliver greater well-being to peoples of both countries, and inject greater stability and confidence into global development," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press briefing on Thursday, in response to media inquiries regarding the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation which signed by the two sides 25 years ago.

The Chinese side highly commends the decision of the Papua New Guinea government to close the "Taipei Economic Office in Papua New Guinea." This once again proves that adherence to the one-China principle reflects the prevailing trend and receives broad support from the international community, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

The so-called “tribute system” narrative is merely a false proposition through which some Western countries project their own hegemonic logic onto China's diplomacy, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday in response to a question about some Western media outlets and scholars have recently introduced the so-called concept of a “tribute system” when commenting on China's foreign policy.

A decade after the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling, political hype and maneuvering surrounding the case have continued, with Japan leading attempts among non-claimant countries to amplify the issue and India becoming the latest to weigh in with references to a “rules-based maritime order.” Chinese experts said India's statement showed an opportunistic attempt to gain geopolitical leverage, while Japan's repeated involvement in the issue reflected its own strategic calculations and growing ambitions beyond the dispute itself. They also warned that the South China Sea is not a geopolitical “check-in spot” for external forces seeking to make symbolic appearances.

An event at the Cuban Embassy in China brought together diplomats, officials and students and graduates from China and Cuba across various generations in Beijing on July 14, 2026, in the memory of the centenary of late Cuban revolutionary leader Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Training Program for Young Chinese in Cuba. A book on the program was launched at the event to celebrate a shared history of friendship, mutual learning, and cooperation between Cuba and China.

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the US Senate after his unexpected death. The appointment sparked controversy among US media and netizens, as some questioned whether his sister had the political experience to qualify the position. A Chinese expert pointed out that political resources in the US are distributed unevenly, and many talented Americans are discouraged from entering politics, as those without the necessary political or financial resources face major obstacles to seeking public office.

Two experts selected by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration (NDCPA) have joined a mission to Uganda to support the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) in responding to the Ebola outbreak, the Global Times learned from the administration on Wednesday.

As Lithuania's new Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius took office on Tuesday, he signaled an intention to normalize ties with China on his first day in the job, but also claimed this could be achieved without a change in the so-called “Taiwanese representation,” according to media reports. A Chinese expert said on Wednesday that Lithuania's verbal overtures likely stem from its economic challenges, however, any meaningful shift should be demonstrated through concrete steps from Lithuania.

The US has imposed a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions on Cuba for more than 60 years, inflicting grave suffering on the Cuban people. Recently, the US has escalated its measures, dealing a severe blow to Cuba's basic livelihood and triggering close attention from the international community, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said in response to the US' new sanctions that run counter to consensus of international community. The US side should heed the just call of the international community, immediately lift its blockade, coercion and pressure against Cuba, and stop violating the Cuban people's right to subsistence and right to development. China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and opposing foreign interference. We stand ready to work with the international community to uphold international fairness and justice, Lin said.