Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China and hopes to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Over the course of 2024, China's foreign trade development has maintained a good momentum, with overall quality and structure improvement and stable growth. The achievements have not come easily considering the current slowing global economic recovery, intensifying trade protectionism and intertwined geopolitical conflicts.

The Panama Canal is a great creation of the people of Panama, and China has always supported the people of Panama in their just struggle for sovereignty over the Canal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, when commenting on US President-elect Donald Trump's recent claim that the canal is a "vital national asset" for the US, which he threatened to reassert US control over.

A British cabinet minister has recently rejected calls to designate China as a "security threat" and stressed the importance of enhancing ties with Beijing, ahead of a reported China visit by Chancellor Rachel Reeves next month. Analysts said on Monday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet is seeking to improve relations with Beijing by adopting a more flexible and pragmatic China policy so as to promote British interests and offset the uncertainties of international politics.

Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, stated on Monday that US military assistance and arms sales to Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 Communiqué. These actions constitute blatant interference in China's internal affairs and send incorrect signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, severely undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.

In response to a report by Financial Times that Sweden criticized China for refusing to allow the Nordic country's main investigator on board a Chinese vessel which likely severed Baltic Sea cables, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that, to her knowledge, China has invited representatives from Germany, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark to participate in joint fact-finding investigations and has provided relevant data and information with them.

In response to the Philippine military's plan to acquire the US Typhon mid-range missile system, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has repeatedly elaborated its solemn stance of firm opposition on the US' deployment of mid-range missiles in the Philippines.

The Panama Canal is a great creation of the Panamanian people, and China has always supported their just struggle to maintain sovereignty over Panama Canal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday, commenting on US President-elect Donald Trump's claim that the canal is a "vital national asset" for the US, while he threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal.

In response to a request for background regarding the Chinese Foreign Ministry's decision announced on Saturday to impose countermeasures on certain Canadian organizations and personnel, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that Canada had recently sanctioned Chinese individuals under the pretext of so-called "human rights violations." In accordance with China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, and in order to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, as well as to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and organizations, China had decided to impose countermeasures against the relevant Canadian organizations and personnel, said Mao.

China and Sri Lanka are strategic cooperative partners that help each other with sincerity and enjoy everlasting friendship, and the two countries have close high-level interactions, Mao Ning, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to media reports that Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake plans to visit China in mid-January. Information on the visit will be released in due course, Mao added.

Following a car ramming attack on a large crowd at a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, which left at least five people dead and over 200 injured, the suspect has been remanded in custody, according to BBC on Sunday.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Sunday slammed the US after the latter announced a new round of military assistance worth $571.3 million and approval of $295 million worth of arms sales to Taiwan on Friday. China's Ministry of National Defense also slammed US arms sales and aid to Taiwan region on Saturday in response to Pentagon report on China's military and security developments.

In response to the US announcement of military assistance worth $571.3 million and approval of $295 million worth of arms sales to Taiwan on Friday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes it and lodged serious protests at once with the US. 

Chinese FM, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Sunday slam US military aid and arms sales to the Taiwan region, vowing resolute measures to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity

China has decided to impose countermeasures against two Canadian organizations as well as 20 personnel from these organizations in accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, according to a statement published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. The decision took effect on December 21, 2024.

The Chinese embassy in Germany said it has not received reports of casualties among Chinese nationals as a driver killed at least five people when he rammed into a large crowd of revelers at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening local time.

Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djurić in Tianjin on Friday. Wang said China welcomes Serbia to get on board the express train of China's development and work together to achieve modernization for both nations.

China maintains that when countries develop relations with Pacific Island countries, it is essential to let Pacific Island countries make their own decisions, put development first, and stay open and inclusive. No country should view Pacific Island countries as their "backyard," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam met with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Hanoi on Thursday. Dong and his delegation attended a grand gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

The Chinese side stands ready to follow the guidance of the consensus reached by top leaders of both parties and countries, deepen practical cooperation with the Vietnamese side in various areas including maritime security, enhance strategic mutual trust between both militaries, promote constant development of bilateral relations and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said when meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam in Hanoi on Thursday.

In response to an inquiry on that German authorities are launching an espionage probe into a Chinese national who allegedly took pictures at a German naval base, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that he is not aware of the case and the Chinese government consistently urges Chinese citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations.

In response to some media outlets claiming that pepper products sold in US and British supermarkets contain materials produced by "forced labor" in Xinjiang by citing a report from an anti-China scholar, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that the report mentioned by some media outlets is full of loopholes as it cites some vague descriptions of so-called "anonymous eyewitnesses" in a fanciful manner, lacking in factual support or even the most basic on-site investigations.

The US has long illegally occupied part of Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, engaging in arbitrary detention and torture at Guantanamo prison, violating international law and harming Cuba's sovereignty, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday regarding recent US detainee transfers out of Guantanamo prison.

In response to a question about Australia's announcement it will provide substantial funding to support the police in the Solomon Islands, and that Australia has expressed concerns about China's police cooperation with the Solomon Islands, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China has consistently advocated that countries should adhere to the "three upholds" when developing relations with Pacific island nations, which is respecting the autonomy of island nations, prioritizing development, and promoting openness and inclusiveness.

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djurić is scheduled to pay an official visit to China from December 19 to 21. The visit is at the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Chinese expert believed that the visit is expected to further solidify ties and explore new areas of common interest.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at the annual press conference that relations between Russia and China have reached "an unprecedented level" as a result of the high level of mutual trust between both countries, Xinhua News Agency reported.

By Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday slammed a report released by the US Department of Defense titled "Military and Security development involving the PRC," saying that "like the ones we've seen before, it lays little emphasis on truth."

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at the annual press conference that relations between Russia and China have reached an unprecedented level as a result of the high level of mutual trust between both countries.

In response to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's claim that the Taiwan question is not just China's domestic affair, as a crisis in the Taiwan region would affect the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and Taiwan question is purely an internal affair of China, not subject to any external interference.

In response to remarks made by White House director of drug-control policy that progress had been made with China on fentanyl since China-US summit in San Francisco in November 2023 and progress cannot be allowed to slow down, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated the cooperation in drug control is one of the important consensuses reached during the meeting between the two heads of state in San Francisco, and China is willing to continue drug control cooperation with the US on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, and mutual respect.

In response to a question regarding reports that experts from China and Japan held a new round of dialogue on the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that the two sides had in-depth and constructive discussions regarding long-term international monitoring arrangements, as well as independent sampling and monitoring involving China and other stakeholders.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday slams a report released by US Department of Defense titled "Military and Security development involving the PRC," saying that like previous reports of this kind, this US report disregards the facts, is filled with bias, spreads the China threat narrative, merely to serve as an excuse to maintain its military hegemony.

The 23rd meeting of Special Representatives for China-India Boundary Question was held on Wednesday in Beijing where six points of consensus were reached.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Shri Ajit Doval, India's national security adviser and special representative for the India-China boundary question, in Beijing on Wednesday.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) removed Chinese firm Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China (AMEC) from its so-called Chinese Military Company (CMC) list, after the company sued the US DoD over the designation, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

In response to an inquiry regarding a bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposing three bills aimed at addressing "China's role in the US fentanyl crisis," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said China certainly won't accept it when some US politicians distort the facts and use disinformation to smear China's counternarcotics efforts.

In response to Macao's upcoming celebration of the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on December 20, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday that over the past 25 years, the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" with Macao characteristics has achieved remarkable success. With the strong support of the central government, Macao has actively engaged in foreign exchanges and cooperation, significantly expanding its network of international connections.

Regarding the upcoming vote in the US on legislation to restrict American investments in China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Wednesday that China-US economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial and serves the interests of both peoples.

In response to an inquiry regarding a bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposing three bills aimed at addressing “China's role in the US fentanyl crisis”, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said the Chinese side firmly opposes certain American politicians distorting facts, spreading false information, and smearing China's efforts in drug control.

China stands ready to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the needs of Vanuatu, a spokesperson of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) said Wednesday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that as long as China and the US join hands, great things can be accomplished, while stressing that China firmly safeguards its sovereignty, security and development interests, and resolutely opposes the illegal and unreasonable suppression of China by the US.

China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization by the UN Security Council. China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's unjustified sanctions against Chinese companies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Tuesday, after the EU added seven Chinese companies and individuals to its sanctions list and hyped up their roles in supporting Russia in the Ukraine crisis.

In response to an alleged "Chinese spy" case in the UK, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that the "China espionage" accusation is just preposterous. Advancing China-UK relations is in the interest of both countries, and conducive to global growth and response to global challenges.

China's diplomacy will continue to hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, and strive to promote world peace, tranquility and common progress of mankind in the coming year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said while addressing a symposium on the international situation and China's foreign relations in 2024 in Beijing on Tuesday.

On December 12, with the permission of the Chinese side, the Philippines dispatched a civilian ship to deliver supplies to its illegally "grounded" warship at Ren'ai Jiao. The China Coast Guard (CCG) inquired about it and monitored the entire process, CCG spokesperson Liu Dejun said in a statement on Tuesday.

China has consistently opposed unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council; the country expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the EU's unjustified sanctions against Chinese companies, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Tuesday.

China's diplomacy will continue to hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, and strive to promote world peace, tranquility and common progress of mankind in the coming year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

​The Chinese Embassy in the UK on Tuesday urged the UK side to immediately stop creating trouble, stop anti-China political manipulations, and stop undermining normal personnel exchanges between the two countries after a Chinese businessman is reportedly being banned from entering the UK.

​The Chinese Embassy in the UK on Tuesday urged the UK side to immediately stop creating trouble, stop anti-China political manipulations, and stop undermining normal personnel exchanges between the two countries after a Chinese businessman is reportedly being banned from entering the UK.

China welcomes foreign friends to add China to their travel bucket list, and experience China's time-honored history by visiting heritage sites such as the Great Wall, feast their eyes on natural wonders such as the glinting West Lake, discover application of cutting-edge technologies, and feel the spirit of humanity embodied in winter dining delights, Lin Jian, spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry told a press conference on Tuesday, following the latest visa-free policy update released by China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday morning.

China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or 10 days.

Major turmoil in the South China Sea is unlikely to occur in the near term, and China has the capability to maintain peace and stability in the region. However, certain countries should not harbor any illusions, as China will respond decisively to actions that infringe upon its rights and claims, Wu Shicun, chairman of the Huayang Research Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, told the Global Times during the 2024 Symposium on International Maritime Dispute Settlement and International Law held in Beijing on Monday.

Major turmoil in the South China Sea is unlikely to occur in the near term, and China has the capability to maintain peace and stability in the region. However, certain countries should not harbor any illusions, as China will respond decisively to actions that infringe upon its rights and claims, Wu Shicun, chairman of the Huayang Research Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, told the Global Times during the 2024 Symposium on International Maritime Dispute Settlement and International Law held in Beijing on Monday.

The third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation was held from Sunday to Tuesday with the launch of a global development project pool information management system, and the inauguration of China-Indian Ocean region center for maritime cooperation and training.

“We have taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. These are the ROK's internal affairs, on which I will not comment,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday in response to South Korea's National Assembly passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.

China has taken note of the most recent political developments in the ROK. They are the ROK's internal affairs, and we will not comment on it, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday, in response to the South Korean National Assembly's passing the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday.

In response to an inquiry regarding claim by the Taiwan island's “defense ministry” that it had received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that there is no such a thing as the so-called “defense ministry” in Taiwan. Lin added that China firmly opposes military ties between the US and the Taiwan island, opposes US arms sales to the island, stressing that China's position on this remains consistent and clear.

China and the US on December 13 signed a protocol to amend and extend the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology.

Leaders of China and India recently met in Kazan and reached an important consensus on effectively utilizing the special representatives mechanism for the China-India border issue. Currently, both China and India are maintaining close communication regarding the next meeting of the special representatives, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said during Monday regular briefing.

In response to a question regarding the reported upcoming visit of the Japanese Foreign Minister to China and planned talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that China values maintaining dialogue and communication with Japan at all levels and in various fields, and is willing to work together with Japan to promote China-Japan relations.

Delegates from China and Indian Ocean countries gathered in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday for a government-business dialogue, aimed at connecting governments, financial institutions, and businesses to promote regional integration in the development of the blue economy.

One day after the impeachment motion against South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was passed, the ruling party of South Korea is striving to stabilize domestic politics while the government is making efforts to minimize the diplomatic implication caused by the martial law turmoil.

The 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce set off from a military port in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang Province, at around 9 am on Sunday, heading for the Gulf of Aden to take over the escort mission from the 46th taskforce.

The pair of giant pandas Xingqiu and Yilan arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, on Sunday morning, marking the start of a new phase in China-Australia panda conservation efforts.

Giant pandas Xingqiu and Yilan have arrived in Adelaide, capital of South Australia, early Sunday morning, after flying for around 11 hours across approximately 8,800 km.

The rise of the Global South represents a shift toward a more balanced and inclusive international system, Evandro Menezes de Carvalho, a law professor at Fluminense Federal University in Brazil, said in a video address during the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," which took place in Beijing on Saturday.

Over the past year, China has played a proactive and practical role in supporting the development of Global South, Ma Xiaojun, a research fellow at the Institute of Global Governance and Development at Renmin University of China, said at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," on Saturday.

China should and also have the capability to become an important supporter, torchbearer, and promoter of the continued development of Global South countries, Li Xiaoyun, a professor at China Agricultural University, said at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," which took place in Beijing on Saturday.

Global South countries are no longer marginalized "poor partners," but have emerged as major forces in global development and reliable partners for China, Tang Xiaoyang, a professor in the Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University, spoke during a session on "The Resurgence of the Awakening of the Global South: Mutual Learning and Resonance" of the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," held in Beijing on Saturday.

China can play a bridging role between the Global South and the Global North, Yang Xuedong, director of the Department of Political Sciences at Tsinghua University, said at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is at its most dangerous moment, and the more difficult the situation becomes, the more it is needed for Global South countries, such as China and Brazil, to play a greater role, a Chinese scholar said at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," which is held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," was held in Beijing on Saturday. During a discussion on the topic "Exploring the Path of Great Power Relations: Differences and Consensus," Fang Ning, chair professor at Sichuan University, stated that to observe US foreign policy today, it is essential to deeply understand the characteristics of US politics.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," took place in Beijing on Saturday. During a discussion on the topic "Addressing the Global Security Deficit: Hotspots and Solutions," Jiang Feng, research fellow at the Shanghai International Studies University and president of the Shanghai Association of Regional and Country Studies, stated that China is a responsible major power. And by properly managing its relations with the US, the EU, and the Global South, China is making significant contribution to global security.

China-US relations are expected to face even more challenging times, and China needs to focus on managing its own affairs, Yang Xiyu, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, said at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," which is held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," is held in Beijing on Saturday. Experts and scholars engaged in discussions on the topic, "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus." Huang Jing, a distinguished professor at Shanghai International Studies University, said that among the current four major world powers - China, the US, India and Russia - China, India and Russia all belong to the Global South, and are also members of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, this marks the most fundamental structural change in international landscape since the Industrial Revolution.

China has long cooperated with the United Nations in various ways, and although each military observer's term is only one year, China has consistently maintained a presence of military observers in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, a Chinese scholar said at Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," was held in Beijing on Saturday. During a discussion on the topic "Addressing the Global Security Deficit: Hotspots and Solutions," Zhao Xiaozhuo, former director of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum Secretariat, said if major powers continue to lack mutual trust, the world will remain in a prolonged state of instability.

The way of interaction among major powers has always existed; the question is under what background and international context this interaction takes place, and what values we need to promote in order to meet the demand of each nation's strategic development, a Chinese scholar said at Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," held in Beijing on Saturday.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," is held in Beijing on Saturday. Experts and scholars engaged in discussions on the topic, "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus." Tu Xinquan, dean of China Institute for WTO Studies at the University of International Business and Economics, said that while the US was once a key driver of the global trade system, at present, the "dual-core drive" of China and the US is more beneficial for the world economy.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed, "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," is held in Beijing on Saturday. During a discussion on how to address the global security deficit, Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore and Singapore's former permanent representative to the United Nations, delivered a video speech stating that the West must adapt to a multi-civilizational, multipolar and multilateral world.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," is held in Beijing on Saturday. In the first session, experts and scholars engaged in discussions on the topic "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus."

We are currently in one of the most perilous periods since the Cold War, and China plays a pivotal role in global power dynamics, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy rear admiral Yang Yi said on Saturday at the Global Times Annual Conference 2025.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2025, themed, "Moving forward in Partnership: Resonance of Values between China and the World," is held in Beijing on Saturday. In the first session, experts and scholars engaged in discussions on the topic, "Exploring the path of great power relations: differences and consensus." In a video speech at the conference, Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme, said that "we should have a rules-based global order, but with the same rules for everyone."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday China supports the early realization of peace in Syria, and supports the country in finding a rebuilding plan that meets the wishes of the people through inclusive dialogue.

China and the US on Friday signed a protocol to amend and extend the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology. They have agreed to extend the Agreement for additional five years, effective from August 27, 2024, according to China's Ministry of Science and Technology, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Representatives from the Chinese the US governments on Friday signed a protocol on amending and extending the science and technology cooperation agreement between the two governments, which extends the China-US Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement for another five years starting from August 27, 2024, the People's Daily reported on Friday.

In response to media reports that a businessman who has settled status in the UK was banned from entering the UK last year for allegedly posing national security risk to the UK due to his relationship with China's United Front Department, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Friday this is a typical case of the thief crying "catch thief."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday China supports the early realization of peace in Syria, and supports the country in finding a rebuilding plan that meets the wishes of the people through inclusive dialogue.

In response to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs' comments stating that South Korea will continue to develop bilateral relations with China and maintain necessary communication despite recent domestic developments following President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments on cases involving Chinese nationals, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China has noted the remarks and had expressed its position on South Korea's comments made yesterday regarding China-related matters.

French President Emmanuel Macron is planning to visit China in the new year, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday. Citing several sources familiar with the matter, the report said Macron's trusted diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne travelled this week to Beijing with a team of aides to lay the groundwork for a trip by the French leader.

In response to US Senator Rick Scott's claims that Chinese garlic poses a "major threat" to US food security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Friday dismissed the remarks as absurd, noting that such statements have become a source of ridicule among Chinese netizens.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, met on Thursday with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty is scheduled to visit China and co-chair the China-Egypt foreign ministers' strategic dialogue from December 12 to 13, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday.

China will not comment on the ROK's domestic affairs, but China absolutely opposes the ROK side associating its domestic affairs with Chinese elements, amplifying unfounded "Chinese spy" accusations and throwing mud at normal economic and trade cooperation. None of these are conducive to a healthy and steady China-ROK relationship, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday.

The Philippines' recent claim regarding a "Chinese vessel hitting a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship with a high-intensity laser" in the South China Sea is completely unfounded, a source close to the matter told the Global Times on Thursday. In reality, the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel was merely using a searchlight to assess the maritime situation during nighttime law enforcement operations, and did not employ any "laser weapons."

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum held in Madrid, Spain.

The US House recently passed a massive defense policy bill that could lead to a record-breaking annual military spending of nearly $900 billion. A Chinese military expert said on Thursday the US move incites arms race and highlights its growing hegemonic ambitions.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden intends to "set trap" or "leave troubles" for his successor in foreign affairs by approving a so-called "national security memorandum" on policies toward "China, Russia, North Korea and Iran" during the power transition process, said experts on Thursday, regarding the news report that Biden has reportedly approved a new document that could serve as a "road map" for the incoming administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among the four countries.

Xi extends congratulations to 2024 annual gala of US-China business council.

China urged the US to adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, to handle Taiwan question with caution, and to refrain from sending any wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.