In a move that each side has own calculations, India and the Philippines are set to conduct joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea this week, coinciding with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s official visit to India from Monday to Friday, Philippine News Agency reported, calling the exercises "a bilateral maritime cooperative activity." Chinese experts described the move of India as "gesture politics," which is intended to offer fake commitments to the Philippines regarding the South China Sea issue and to peddle Indian weapons, while Manila seeks to further incite tensions in the region.

The Spokesperson of the Mission of the People's Republic of China to the European Union (EU) expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the remarks made by the European External Action Service (EEAS) concerning the criminal procedure and law enforcement operation in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in accordance with the "Safeguarding National Security Law".

China's top legislator Zhao Leji has said here that China's National People's Congress (NPC) is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with its global counterparts, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Nepal values the "time-tested friendship" with China and looks forward to further advancing bilateral relations, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said Friday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over the regular press conference on August 1. A reporter asked, the Cyber Security Association of China today released two cases in which the US government used Germany, South Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands as springboards to launch cyberattacks against China. The report also revealed that in 2024, overseas state-level APT groups launched over 600 cyberattacks against China's key institutions, targeting critical information infrastructure and important information systems for attack and infiltration. What's China's comment on this?

The White House's announcement of a 20 percent tariff on the Taiwan region -higher than the 15 percent imposed on Japan and South Korea -has sparked intense debate on the island. Some local media even ran headlines likening it to "squeezing a lemon," while many people in the island mocked the tariff as a "success" of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s kowtowing to the US, expressing deeper concerns over its impact on the stock market and the island's overall competitiveness.

"A Chinese woman has traveled solo to India three times." When Huiting shared her experiences under this bold headline, the online response was immediate, with many commenters praising her courage.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Friday issued a safety alert, urging Chinese citizens in Japan to remain highly vigilant and take extra precautions. In response to a recent rise in attacks involving Chinese nationals, the embassy has also demanded that the Japanese side take concrete steps to ensure the safety and legitimate rights of Chinese citizens residing in or visiting the country.

In response to reports on that Paraguayan First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Meza recently said that Paraguay is "wasting time" on Taiwan island, which he referred to as a province of China, and urged that Paraguay should engage in serious discussions on developing relations with China based on national interests and should no longer act like a "beggar country" waiting for "cooperation" with the Taiwan regional authorities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China has taken note of the report and has heard similar voices on multiple occasions, and that these remarks reflect the strong will of the majority of the Paraguayan people.

In response to the US State Department's announcement of sanctions against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that China is "shocked" by the decision and feels both disappointed and perplexed by the US disregard of international efforts to promote peace.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepalese President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday exchanged congratulations on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In response to Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro's recent claim that China's claim "is not merely sovereign rights but indisputable sovereignty and territorial integrity over all waters in the nine-dash line," while the Philippines' claim is "sovereign rights," a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said that China's position on the South China Sea issue has been clear and consistent, as reflected in multiple government statements, white papers, and official documents.

China's top legislator Zhao Leji has called for jointly advancing the high-level development of the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership during an official goodwill visit to the country from Monday to Thursday.

In response to the opening of a new FBI office in Wellington with a permanent Legal Attaché position, as well as remarks made by relevant New Zealand ministers to the media, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand said on Thursday that China strongly opposes any attempt to make groundless accusations or vilify China based on a Cold War mentality, and such acts are against people's will and are doomed to fail.

When asked for comments on reports saying that a top Republican lawmaker will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China has always firmly opposed any form of official exchanges between the US and China's Taiwan region.

In response to a media inquiry regarding the Myanmar government's announcement on Thursday to lift the nationwide state of emergency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that, as a friendly neighbor, China is closely following the developments of situation in Myanmar and has consistently supported the country's efforts to maintain stability, achieve peaceful reconciliation, pursue a development path suited to its national conditions, and advance its domestic political agenda in an orderly manner.

When asked to provide more information and comment on media reports that two Chinese men suffered severe injuries after being attacked by four men in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo of Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that “We have noted the relevant reports.” Guo added that the Chinese Embassy in Japan immediately expressed its concern to the Japanese side and is further verifying the situation. “We urge the Japanese side to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens,” the spokesperson said.

In the latest round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Stockholm from Monday to Tuesday, the two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges over important topics of mutual interest, sending a clear signal that the world's two largest economies remain committed to dialogue, managing differences and fostering global stability.

The US administration has called off a meeting with Wellington Koo, head of so-called "defense authority" of the island of Taiwan, "at the last minute" in June, according to Financial Times (FT) on Wednesday.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that Japan's overall destruction process of the chemical weapons abandoned in China during Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggresssion is generally seriously lagging behind schedule, urging Japan to increase inputs in all respects to speed up the full chain of the disposal of the abandoned chemical weapons (ACWs).

An informal trilateral meeting among China, Cambodia and Thailand was held in Shanghai on Wednesday. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, along with representatives from Cambodia and Thailand, attended the meeting, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Responding to the recent humanitarian situation in Gaza, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday said China is deeply concerned about the humanitarian catastrophe faced by the people of Gaza. The ongoing conflict, now in its 21st month, has led to an "unprecedented deterioration" of the humanitarian situation there. The "two-state solution" is the only viable path to resolving the Palestinian issue, and China firmly supports the Palestinian people in establishing an independent state, said Guo.

Responding to a question seeking further details after a Chinese official said in Stockholm on Tuesday that China and the US will continue pushing for the continued extension of the pause on 24 percent of reciprocal tariffs of the US side, as well as counter measures of the Chinese side following a new round of trade talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday, "We hope the US side will work with China to make full use of the role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone call."

When asked about the trilateral meeting among China, Cambodia and Thailand on Wednesday in Shanghai and what other efforts China has made to promote dialogue and peace since the Cambodia-Thailand conflict began, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that since the outbreak of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, China — being a friendly neighbor to both countries — has actively worked to de-escalate tensions in its own way.

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Wednesday, urging Chinese nationals and tourists in relevant areas to immediately stay away from the coast, make emergency preparations, and ensure personal safety, following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck waters off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at 7:24 am Beijing time (52.53°N, 160.16°E) at a depth of 20 kilometers.

In response to an inquiry regarding a Financial Times report that the Trump administration had denied permission for Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te to stop in New York en route to Central America, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that "We have taken note of the relevant report. We firmly oppose any form of official exchanges between the US and China's Taiwan region, firmly oppose Lai's attempts to 'transit' through the US under any pretext or in any form,”Chen said.

Speaking at a UN high level meeting on implementing the two state solution on Tuesday, Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, expressed China's firm support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and urged the world to take concrete steps toward peace, according to the CCTV News.

The historic Rosenbad building, nestled by the mirror-like waters of Lake Malaren, is drawing international attention this week as China and the United States convene their third round of high-level trade talks.

The trade and economic teams of China and the United States held in-depth, candid and constructive exchanges over important topics of mutual interest, a senior Chinese official said in Sweden on Tuesday, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame said on Tuesday that China is a good friend, and he looks forward to strengthening the traditional friendship and practical cooperation between the two countries.

The United States should work with China to continue to enhance consensus, reduce misunderstandings, strengthen cooperation, further deepen dialogue and consultations, and strive for more win-win outcomes, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said here on Tuesday.

The trade and economic teams of China and the United States held in-depth, candid and constructive exchanges over important topics of mutual interest, a senior Chinese official said here on Tuesday.

China, US reviewed implementation of Geneva and London consensuses, and fully recognize the implementation, says China int'l trade representative

China int'l trade representative says China, US teams will maintain close communication, exchange views on economic, trade issues

China, US to continue pushing for continued extension of pause on 24 pct of reciprocal tariffs of U.S. side, as well as counter measures of Chinese side, says China int'l trade representative

US, China trade talks candid, in-depth, constructive, says China int'l trade representative

In response to an inquiry over reports that during Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to the US, the two sides announced new military cooperation, and Marcos Jr claiming AFP modernization is response to change in South China Sea situation, plus Japan reportedly plans to sell six destroyers to the Philippines, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China consistently opposes using the South China Sea issue as a pretext to strengthen military alliances or conduct targeted military deployments and actions. Such moves, Guo stated, will not resolve disputes nor intimidate China, and they run counter to the shared aspirations of Asia-Pacific countries for peace, development, and stability.

When asked to comment on Thailand's military accusing Cambodia of violating the ceasefire agreement reached the previous day, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that in recent days, the international community — especially ASEAN's rotating chair Malaysia — has actively mediated and encouraged dialogue, jointly facilitating the Monday meeting between Cambodian and Thai leaders.

In response to a question that whether Chinese government has contacted the US government over Bloomberg's report that Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te appeared to call off South America trip after the Trump administration didn't greenlight his stopover in the US, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that "First of all, Taiwan is a province of China, and there is no such thing as a president."

When asked about the status of the China-US trade talks held in Sweden and the comments on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's previous remarks claiming that the discussions could include China's oil imports from Russia and Iran, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, told a press conference on Tuesday that the China-US economic and trade talks in Sweden are still ongoing, and you can stay tuned for updates.

Chinese Embassy in Honduras on Tuesday expressed strong opposition and condemnation to the serious erroneous remarks made by a Honduras presidential candidate publicly in the US on the Taiwan question and China-Honduran relations.

According to informed sources, the incident occurred on Friday evening, and the victim was a woman and died after being shot in the abdomen, The Beijing News reported on Tuesday.

Amid the ongoing trade talks between China and the US, however, a number of US senators from both major parties are attempting to introduce bills this week targeting China, reportedly over the old clichés, such as minority groups, dissidents and Taiwan, emphasizing security and human rights, according to media reports on Tuesday.

China is willing to strengthen communication and deepen cooperation with Sweden on the basis of mutual respect, trust, equality, and mutual benefit, jointly supporting multilateralism and free trade, and promoting the steady and long-term development of China-Sweden relations, said Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng when meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Monday local time, Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

The Chinese Embassy in Panama on Tuesday published a press release on Ambassador Xu Xueyuan's recent meeting with Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, and Ilya Espino de Marotta, deputy administrator of the Panama Canal. Since Panama resumed sovereign control over the Canal, it has managed it effectively and successfully completed its expansion, making a significant contribution to global shipping and trade, Xu said.

China's top legislator Zhao Leji hailed the mutual trust and win-win cooperation between China and Hungary during an official goodwill visit from July 24 to 28.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Monday to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire to end their border clashes starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, as the leaders of the two countries met in Malaysia after their border conflict entered the fifth day, according to media reports.

In a highly provocative tone, Britain's Defense Secretary John Healey has boasted the UK's readiness to engage in a fight in the Pacific if conflict breaks out over the island of Taiwan, according to the Telegraph on Sunday, while the report described such remarks as the most robust from a British representative on the subject of possible engagement in a future war in the region.

When asked to comment on the recent unreasonable detention of a Chinese scholar conducting research in the US by the US law enforcement department, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that for some time, the US has been overstretching the concept of national security, frequently harassing, interrogating, and even arresting and prosecuting multiple Chinese students and researchers in the US on unfounded charges.

When asked to comment on reports that the head of Taiwan's so-called “foreign affairs department” recently visited Japan in a "private capacity" and met with Japanese politicians, including former Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi and director of the LDP Youth Division Nakasone Yasutaka, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Monday that by allowing Lin Chia-lung to make the so-called “private” trip, Japan provided a platform for “Taiwan independence” forces to engage in anti-China separatist activities, seriously violated the basic norms governing international relations and the principles in the four political documents between China and Japan, and sent out a gravely wrong signal.

Responding to a question about new round of sanctions announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky which targeted 53 individuals and legal entities from China and other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Monday against some foreign countries' irresponsible comments on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's (HKSAR) recently issuing arrest warrants for 19 individuals involved in the organization or participation in the so-called “Hong Kong Parliament” subversive group.

China on Monday called on the United States to stop politically motivated and discriminatory law enforcement against Chinese students and scholars in the United States.

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Sunday issued an urgent safety notice for Chinese businesses and nationals after armed robbers fatally shot a Chinese employee during an attack on a Chinese-operated mine in the Midlands Province. The embassy also dispatched a medical aid team, urged local police to intensify their investigation, and outlined enhanced security measures for Chinese businesses and nationals and released emergency contacts.

China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to Czech Republic President Petr Pavel's disregard for China's solemn position and the overall China-Czech relationship, and his insistence on meeting in India with the 14th Dalai Lama and Penpou Tseringem from the "Tibetan government in exile," said a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in Czech on Sunday.

When asked about China's position as Cambodia and Thailand have recently expressed positive intentions to cease fire and end the conflict under the mediation of the international community but exchanges of fire are still ongoing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand are neighbors that cannot be moved away and are both friendly neighbors of China. Adhering to good-neighborliness and mutual trust, and properly managing differences, serve the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides and contribute to regional peace and stability.

The second China-Latin American and Caribbean States Roundtable on Human Rights was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, drawing participation from over 130 representatives across 20 countries.

China on Saturday issued an action plan for global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, inviting governments, international organizations, enterprises and research institutions to work together and promote international exchanges, including through a cross-border open-source community. The action plan reflects China's commitment to advocating for AI global governance which not only responds to the realistic challenges of global technological competition, but also demonstrates China's responsibility as a responsible major country to actively promote AI for good, promote fair development and safeguard multilateralism, analysts said.

US Coast Guard claimed that a China-flagged research vessel was detected on Friday off the coast of Alaska "in the US' Extended Continental Shelf, or ECS," and that the US Coast Guard has responded to it while released a photo of the vessel. However, The ECS itself is a unilateral territorial claim which saw the US suddenly expanding by 1 million square kilometers in size. Such a "villain strikes first" game and hyping up of "China threat" rhetoric is only to justify the US' evil deeds in the Arctic, revealing itself as a rule-breaker and global troublemaker, Chinese expert said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $565-million credit line and launched free trade talks with the Maldives on Friday during a visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago. However, Modi's visit to the Maldives was interpreted by some Indian media outlets as a demonstration of India's success in eclipsing China's influence in the Maldives.

Under global gaze, China and the United States are set to hold a new round of economic and trade talks in Sweden.

The Chinese embassy in Thailand issued an advisory on Saturday urging Chinese citizens in Thailand to avoid traveling to areas affected by the ongoing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

A Chinese envoy on Friday called for continued efforts to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, urgently summoned Chief Minister of the Embassy of Japan in China Yokochi Akira on Friday to lodge a stern representation and strong protest over the visit to Japan by Lin Chia-lung, head of the “foreign affairs department” of Taiwan's DPP authorities.

The Chinese people and their armed forces will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China or tolerate any external forces in undermining the efforts for reunification, Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK) Zheng Zeguang said here Friday.

In response to a media inquiry regarding French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will formally recognize the Palestinian State during a UN meeting in September, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that the Palestinian question is at the heart of the Middle East situation. The only viable way to resolve it lies in the two-State solution.

The recent outbreak of conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border, resulting in casualties, is deeply distressing and concerning. The root of this issue lies in the legacy left by Western colonial powers, and it now requires calm and careful handling, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while meeting with Secretary-General of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing on Friday.

The recent outbreak of conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border, resulting in casualties, is deeply distressing and concerning. The root of this issue lies in the legacy left by Western colonial powers, and it now requires calm and careful handling. China appreciates and supports the active mediation efforts by the ASEAN chair, and encourages dialogue and political resolution through the ASEAN way, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while meeting with Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn in Beijing on Friday.

In response to a media inquiry regarding French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that France will officially recognize the Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that the Palestinian question has been the core issue in the Middle East, and the "two-state solution" remains the only viable path to its resolution.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir in Beijing on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and the European Union (EU) to provide more stability and certainty for the world through steady and sound China-EU relations, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Xi extends condolences to Putin over plane crash in Russia

Leaders of China and the European Union issued a joint statement on climate change here on Thursday. Please see the attachment for the full text of the statement.

The South African government has issued a Government Gazette officially withdrawing its diplomatic recognition of Taiwan's representative office in Pretoria. It has also called on the Taiwan authorities to relocate the institution to Johannesburg and rename the "Taipei Liaison Office" in Cape Town as the "Taipei Commercial Office."

South Korean Consulate General in Wuhan recently sent a letter to Zhangjiajie in Central China's Hunan Province, expressing its highest respect for a tourist bus driver who demonstrated exceptional professionalism by executing emergency measures to protect South Korean tourists in the coach at a critical moment before losing consciousness. The letter extended deep condolences to the driver's bereaved family, according to the Zhangjiajie Daily on Thursday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said that China and the European Union should uphold openness and cooperation, and properly manage differences.

Both as "big guys" in the international community, China and the EU should keep their bilateral relationship growing in the right direction, and work together to usher it into an even brighter next 50 years, Xi said.

At the request of the Bangladeshi government, China has dispatched a medical team of five burn specialists, who are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday evening, the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh said on Thursday after a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a school in the nation's capital on Monday.

At a press conference on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, when responding to a related question related to the Thailand-Cambodia border clash, stated that Thailand and Cambodia are both friendly neighbors of China and important members of ASEAN. Maintaining good-neighborly relations and properly handling differences serve the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President of the European Council Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen jointly chaired the 25th China-EU Summit in Beijing on Thursday.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will attend and address the opening ceremony of the 2025 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai on July 26.

US nominee for ambassador to Buenos Aires has sparked a storm of criticism Wednesday among Argentine lawmakers, media and trade unions with some Argentine politicians accusing him of violating diplomatic conventions, interfering in Argentine domestic affairs and meddling in judicial matters. The nominee claimed that Argentina's ex-president should face justice in cases in which she was never convicted and pledged to use his posting as a bulwark against China during a hearing at the US Senate, according to AP.

Xi calls on China, EU to provide more stability, certainty for world through steady, sound bilateral relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Top European Union (EU) officials Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are reportedly arrived in Beijing early Thursday for the 25th China-EU Summit.

Hong Liang, director-general for Boundary and Ocean Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Gourangalal Das, joint secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs of India co-chaired the 34th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs in New Delhi on Wednesday.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU), a milestone in a relationship that has matured through dialogue, cooperation and mutual benefit.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will be in Sweden on July 27-30 for trade talks with US: commerce ministry

In response to concerns expressed by India and Bangladesh regarding China's Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated Wednesday that the construction of the hydropower project falls within China's sovereign territory and aims to accelerate the development of clean energy, significantly improve local livelihoods, and actively address climate change.

When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump announcing the US' withdrawal from UNESCO again, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China has noted that UNESCO and many countries have expressed regret over the US government's decision to withdraw from the organization once again. This marks the third time the US has withdrawn from UNESCO, and it has also consistently failed to pay its dues. This is not the behavior expected of a responsible major power, the spokesperson added.

China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the resumption of dialogue and negotiations, so as to reach a solution that accommodates the legitimate concerns of all sides, he said.

During a meeting with visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told media, "I don't mind if he gets along with China, because we're getting along with China very well." The comment was seen by the media as catching Marcos off guard, interpreting it as a stunning message to the Philippine president regarding China.

Some members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee have once again hyped up China's influence in Africa, according to US media reports. In the view of several Chinese military and geopolitical experts, such repeated and outdated rhetoric is groundless, as China has never sought to establish a military presence in Africa.

Following crushing defeat in the upper house election, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has conveyed to those around him his intention to announce his resignation by August, Mainichi newspaper revealed on Wednesday.

Chinese Ambassador to the UN Fu Cong on Monday forcefully rejected the US representative's groundless accusations against China over the South China Sea issue during a high-level UN Security Council open debate on “promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes,” according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday called on the international community to revitalize multilateralism to maintain international peace and security.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, during his US visit, exchanged views on regional security with senior US officials, which came ahead of the meeting with US President Donald Trump scheduled on Tuesday local time, where tariff issues are reported to take center stage.

Some US officials have issued comments targeting at China's purchasing of Russia and Iran oils, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming that the next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil.

In response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that the next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun, said on Tuesday that on the issue of tariffs, China's position has been consistent and clear.

Israel rejects 25 Western nations' call to end Gaza war, says statement 'disconnected from reality': media? ?Israel rejects the joint statement signed by 25 Western nations calling for an "unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza and condemning Israel's handling of the humanitarian situation in the territory, the Israeli Foreign Ministry writes on X, according to the Times of Israel on Monday evening.