Mao Ning presided over the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Voice of China: We have noticed that Foreign Minister Wang Yi has just concluded his visit to Pakistan. Can the spokesman further introduce the specific situation?

During the visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Pakistan, he met with President Zardari, Prime Minister Shabaz, Chief of Staff of the Munir Army, and jointly presided over the Sixth Sino-Pakistan Foreign Minister Strategic Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dar.

China-Pakistan strategic cooperation has an important significance for the common development of the two countries and regional peace and stability, China-Pakistan destiny community construction is in the forefront of the construction of the neighboring community of destiny. China and Pakistan will take the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries as the guidance, deepen traditional friendship, strengthen strategic communication, build China-Pakistan economic corridor "2.0 upgrading version", build a closer China-Pakistan destiny community in the new era.

This visit is the last stop of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to three South Asian countries. South Asian countries are close neighbors of China connected by mountains and rivers, and are also an important direction for building a community with a shared future around them. Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that the 21st century should be an era in which Asia and, especially South Asia, accelerate development and revitalization. A peaceful, stable, developed and prosperous South Asia is in line with the interests of all parties and the expectations of the people. China and South Asian countries are natural partners with broad space for cooperation. China pursues a policy of good neighborliness, security and prosperity, adheres to the concepts of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, inclusiveness, and a shared future. China is always committed to mutual respect, mutual tolerance, mutual trust and mutual achievement with South Asian countries.

Russian Reporter Today: On August 20, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia supports providing strong security guarantees for Ukraine and does not rule out the provision of so-called guarantees by UN Security Council members including Western countries and China. But yesterday Zelensky said that Ukraine does not need China as a country providing security guarantees. What is China's comment on this?

Mao Ning: China has always maintained an objective and fair position on the Ukrainian crisis, which is open and upright for all to see. All parties concerned should promote a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis based on a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept. China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.

China News Agency reporter: August 24 is the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea. What is China's view on developing China-South Korea relations?

Mao Ning: China and South Korea are close neighbors that cannot be moved away. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago, the fact that bilateral relations have developed comprehensively and rapidly has proved that a healthy, stable and continuously deepening China-South Korea relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples and is also conducive to regional and even world peace, stability, development and prosperity. China is willing to work with South Korea to adhere to the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations, strengthen the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, adhere to the goal of mutual benefit and win-win results, push the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level, and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

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South Korea's New News Agency reporter: First question, the South Korean government announced today that from the 24th to the 27th, a special envoy delegation headed by Park Byung-suk, former Speaker of the National Assembly, will visit China. During this period, it will hold talks with Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and hand it over to South Korean President Lee Jae-ming a personal letter. This coincides with the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. What expectations and comments does China have on this? Second question, South Korean National Assembly Speaker Yu Won Sik will attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the China People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3. What expectations and comments does China have on this?

Mao Ning: First question, China welcomes former National Assembly Speaker Park Byung-suk to visit China as the special envoy of President Lee Jae-ming, and the two sides are maintaining communication on specific matters.

Second question, we will release information in a timely manner regarding the invitation of foreign leaders for commemorative activities and relevant arrangements.

Reporter from Beijing Daily: It is understood that some Chinese students studying in the United States have recently been harassed, mistreated, or even deported by border law enforcement officers when they entered the United States. What is China's comment?

Mao: Recently, the US side has frequently discriminatory, political, selective law enforcement of Chinese foreign students to the United States, giving unfair treatment, bringing them into the "black house" for a long period of time review, some stay for more than 70 hours, repeatedly questioning questions that have nothing to do with their purpose to the United States, even with the so-called "may endanger national security" cancellation of visas, prohibition of entry. The US party's above behavior seriously violates the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, seriously impedes the exchange of normal personnel between the two countries, seriously damages the atmosphere of Chinese-American cultural exchanges.

The Communist Party of China and the Chinese government have always adhered to the supremacy of the people. China's diplomacy is people-centered, and no Chinese citizen going to the United States is allowed to be treated unfairly at any time and anywhere. We urge the United States to face up to the problem, take China's concerns seriously, implement the statement of American leaders welcoming Chinese students to study in the United States, and stop unwarranted interrogation and harassment of Chinese students and scholars for repatriation. China will continue to take effective measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens going to the United States.

Reuters: First question, China has invited a number of foreign leaders to attend the SCO summit. What countries have confirmed their invitation to attend? Second question, during his visit to Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China supports the resumption of bilateral patrols in the Wakhan Corridor as soon as possible, and hopes that Afghanistan will take effective measures to combat the "East Iraqi Movement". Have the two sides started a dialogue on the resumption of patrols, and how? Has the concern about the "East Iraqi Movement" increased recently?

Mao: Regarding the first question, this morning assistant minister Liu Bin held a blow-off meeting to present the situation, and the specific situation of the meeting we will release news in a timely manner.

Regarding Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Afghanistan, we have released information, which you can refer. We support Afghanistan in resolutely combating terrorism, especially terrorist organizations such as the East Iranian Movement, and maintaining regional peace and stability.

The Paper: Recently, the US State Department announced visa restrictions on African countries participating in the Cuban government's "overseas medical services" program, as well as officials and their families from Brazil, Cuba, Grenada, and the former Pan American Health Organization, saying that the US is committed to stopping Cuba's "overseas medical services, which are exploitative practices of forced labor," and warning countries that cooperate with Cuba to "think thrice before acting." What is China's comment?

Mao Ning: We have noticed that according to the statistics of the Cuban government, over the past 60 years, Cuba has sent more than 600,000 medical staff to more than 60 countries around the world, including Caribbean countries, provided medical services to more than 230 million people, performed more than 17 million operations, and saved more than 12 million lives. Cuba's overseas medical cooperation plays an important role in the health systems of Latin America, the Caribbean and African countries, and is welcomed by the governments and people of relevant countries.

The so-called "forced labor" has become the United States' pretext and instrument for suppressing other countries.The United States' related measures are the continuation and intensification of its 60 years of blockade sanctions against Cuba, contrary to the public opinion, and the relevant regional multinational governments and people from all walks of life have clearly expressed opposition or concern.

China opposes coercive diplomacy. We urge the US to immediately stop imposing blockade sanctions on Cuba under any banner and do more to improve Cuba-US relations and promote regional peace and stability.

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Agence France-Presse: Assistant Minister Liu Bin announced the list of foreign representatives attending the SCO summit this morning, but did not mention officials from Afghanistan, an observer state of the SCO. Was Afghanistan not invited to attend the conference?

Mao: Regarding the presence of foreign leaders at the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Assistant Minister Liu Bin gave a detailed presentation this morning.

Antara News Agency, Indonesia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that at least 22 leaders from 22 countries participated in the SCO summit, including non-permanent members, observer countries or dialogue partners such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Does this indicate that the SCO is considering admitting new member states to join?

Mao Ning: The SCO adheres to the principle of openness and inclusiveness, opens its doors to all countries that agree with the "Shanghai Spirit", and welcomes more like-minded people to join the "SCO family" at any time.

AFP reporter: Nigeria said yesterday that it has expelled 60 Chinese citizens accused of participating in cyber terrorism and cyber fraud. Has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperated with the Nigerian government on this? How will China deal with the Chinese citizens involved in the case?

The Chinese government has consistently demanded that Chinese citizens abroad strictly abide by local laws and regulations and support criminal activities in the country in which they reside in accordance with the law.The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has been closely monitoring the progress of relevant cases, actively conducting consular visits, as well asining communication with the Nigerian side on follow-up disposal, requiring the Nippon side to safeguard the security and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens involved in the case.

Bloomberg reporter: The US Treasury has sanctioned two Chinese port operators for suspected involvement in Iranian oil trafficking. What is China's comment?

Mao Ning: China has always firmly opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack the basis of international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council. We urge the US to abandon the wrong practice of resorting to sanctions at every turn. It is legitimate and reasonable for all countries to carry out normal cooperation with Iran within the framework of international law. China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.

The U.S. Department of Justice said yesterday that a U.S. Navy soldier was accused of spying on suspicion of selling military secrets to China.

Mao Ning: I don't know the situation you mentioned.

Bloomberg: It is reported that Nvidia has instructed its suppliers to stop producing products related to H20 chips. Previously, it was reported that China prevented Chinese companies from using H20 chips. What is the comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this?

Mao Ning: It is recommended to ask the Chinese authorities for understanding this issue. As a principle, we have always believed that all countries should jointly maintain the stability and smoothness of the global production and supply chain.

Agence France-Presse reporter: Saudi Arabian officials have been discussing contact with China to discuss the transfer of the right to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. If the situation is true, is China willing to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games?

Mao: I didn¡¯t hear of the situation you mentioned, and we support Saudi Arabia holding the next sub-winter meeting.

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