In response to Japan's recently released 2025 Defense of Japan pamphlet, which claimed China as an "unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge," falsely accused China of attempting "unilateral changes to the status quo by force," and made inappropriate remarks on the Taiwan question, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Wednesday that Japan, in an attempt to find excuse for its military expansion, had fabricated false narratives, grossly hyped the "China threat," and blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this and has already lodged solemn representations with Japan.

Japanese militarism once inflicted profound suffering on China and other Asian neighbors. Instead of seriously reflecting on its past, Japan is once again showing dangerous tendencies toward military expansion - significantly increasing its defense budget, steadily loosening restrictions on arms exports, forming small military blocs to promote confrontation, and even suggesting revisions to its Three Non-Nuclear Principles. These actions gravely violate Japan's Peace Constitution and its exclusively defense-oriented policy, severely undermine the post-war international order, and pose a serious challenge to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. They have already triggered deep concern and heightened vigilance among neighboring Asian countries and the broader international community, Jiang said.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. The return of Taiwan to China in 1945 is an important part of the fruits of victory in World War II and the post-war international order. We urge Japan to profoundly learn from historical lessons, stop smearing and accusing China, earnestly abide by the spirit of the four China-Japan political documents and its commitments on the Taiwan question, and take concrete actions to promote the sound and stable development of China-Japan relations, the Chinese spokesperson said.

Responding to a question that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said Moscow is negotiating the restoration of the Russia-India-China format with Beijing and New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that the cooperation among China, Russia, and India not only aligns with the respective interests of the three countries, but also contributes to regional and global peace, security, stability, and progress.

"China is willing to maintain communication with Russia and India to advance trilateral cooperation," Lin said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said that the topic of the trilateral cooperation format "appears in our negotiations with both of them [China and India], Russian media outlet Izvestia reported on Thursday.

Following recent incidents where Chinese nationals were detained, investigated, or prosecuted abroad for photographing sensitive facilities out of personal interest, the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday released a notice on its official WeChat account, reminding Chinese tourists to follow the advice of local law enforcement officers, refrain from taking photos of sensitive facilities and figures.

In recent times, some Chinese nationals traveling abroad have been detained, investigated, or prosecuted by local law enforcement agencies for photographing sensitive local sites and facilities out of personal interest or curiosity. As a result, they are unable to return home in the short term.

To prevent such acts from occurring, the Department of Consular Affairs reminded Chinese tourists traveling abroad to always maintain strong legal and risk prevention awareness, abide by the laws and regulations of the destination country, and learn in advance about local regulations on photography, drone use and the like.

In the notice, tourists are advised to pay special attention to warning signs such as "No Photography," follow the advice of local law enforcement officers, refrain from entering restricted areas without authorization, and avoid photographing sensitive locations, facilities, or figures to avoid unnecessary troubles due to negligence.

The Department of Consular Affairs also said that in the event of an emergency during overseas travel, tourists should report to local authorities immediately and seek assistance from the Chinese embassies and consulates in the area.

A Spanish institute on Monday published a survey highlighting shifting perspectives among Spaniards amid the changing world. Among them, one striking result stands out: friendly impression toward the US is now below that expressed towards China. A Chinese expert stated that the shift in attitude stemmed from Spaniards' growing insecurity about the US narrow nationalist policies toward its allies. On the other hand, cooperation with China presents an opportunity for genuine, equal, and mutually beneficial collaboration.

The results were published in the 45th edition of the Barometer by the Real Instituto Elcano. It shows that support for the US in the tension between China and the US has dropped sharply among Spaniards, from 35 percent to 11 percent, according to Spanish media La Razon. 

Most Spaniards believe that there is no risk to the EU in its current trend of rapprochement with China. However, more than a third of those interviewed do see a danger in this approach, either due to fear of reprisals from the US or concerns about becoming overly dependent on China.

According to the survey, Spaniards have reduced their friendly impression towards the US in favor of China after the arrival of the Trump administration.

Moreover, 61 percent believe that US President Trump's second term would have a "negative influence" on Spain, especially in relation to trade tensions.

The perception that the US could pose a threat to Spain has risen to 19 percent, according to the survey.

The current US administration's narrow nationalist stance on Europe's security and economic policies, along with pressuring allies to increase military spending, created a sense of insecurity among ordinary citizens in their dealings with the US, Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times.

However, engagement with China, in contrast, emphasizes genuine equality and mutual benefit, said Li. He noted that more active people-to-people exchange lay a good foundation for interactions at official levels. Moreover, among NATO and European countries, Spain has handled China's bottom line and red lines issues well. Thus, there is a very strong and favorable atmosphere and environment for the friendly cooperative development of relations between China and Spain.

During his visit to China in April, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said China is an important partner of the EU, and Spain has always supported the stable development of EU-China relations, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Noting the EU is committed to open and free trade, upholds multilateralism and opposes unilateral tariff hikes, Sanchez said there is no winner in a trade war. 

Spaniards still largely support remaining in NATO, with 85 percent of respondents in favor of the alliance. On the increase in defense spending, opinions are split: 49 percent support it, while 51 percent oppose it. However, most respondents believe that such spending should come from "Europe" as a whole.

In June, NATO members agreed to raise their defense spending target to 5 percent of GDP, as pushed by the US, but Spain said it would not comply just days before a summit in The Hague meant to be a show of unity, Reuters reported.

A series of research findings by Chinese scientists on the samples collected by the Chang'e-6 mission from the moon's far side have unveiled the volcanic activity, ancient magnetic field, water content and geochemical characteristics of the moon mantle, shedding the first light on the evolutionary history of its dark side.

Four studies by the research teams from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (IGG), the National Astronomical Observatories, both under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Nanjing University, and other institutions were published in the latest issue of Nature.

As the moon's revolution cycle is the same as its rotation cycle, the same side always faces Earth. The other face, most of which cannot be seen from Earth, is called the far, or dark, side of the moon. This term doesn't refer to visible darkness, but rather the mystery shrouding the moon's largely unexplored terrain.

The moon's near and far sides exhibit significant differences in morphology, composition, crustal thickness and magmatic activities. However, the mechanisms behind these disparities remain unresolved, representing a key issue in lunar science. Previously, scientific understanding of the far side relied primarily on remote sensing studies, scientists say.

In 2024, Chang'e-6 made history by bringing 1,935.3 grams of lunar far-side samples back to Earth. These samples were collected from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, the largest, deepest and oldest basin on the moon, which provided a rare opportunity to clarify the compositional differences between the near and far sides and to unravel the long-standing mystery of their asymmetry.

"The SPA Basin is one of the moon's three major tectonic units, measuring approximately 2,500 kilometers in diameter. The energy from the impact that formed this crater is estimated to be 1 trillion times greater than that of an atomic bomb explosion. Yet, the exact influence of such a massive collision on the moon's evolution has remained an unsolved mystery," Wu Fuyuan, an academician of CAS and a leading researcher with the IGG, said at a CAS press conference on Wednesday.

The four papers published in Nature systematically reveal, for the first time, the effects of this colossal impact, which is the core highlight of these findings, said Wu.

Over the past year, Chinese scientists have achieved multiple pioneering breakthroughs through the study of the Chang'e-6 samples.

They found the evidence of volcanic activity on the moon's far side approximately 4.2 billion and 2.8 billion years ago, indicating such activity had persisted for at least 1.4 billion years.

For the first time, scientists obtained the ancient magnetic field information from the far side of the moon, revealing a possible rebound in the moon's magnetic field intensity around 2.8 billion years ago. This discovery indicates the presence of fluctuations in the driven power of the lunar dynamo.

Scientists have found that the water content in the lunar far-side mantle is significantly lower than that of the near side, indicating a significant difference in water distribution between the two hemispheres.

"We found that the mantle source of basalt from the SPA basin is extremely depleted in incompatible elements, which are commonly used to reveal the geological processes that rocks have undergone," said Yang Wei, a researcher with IGG.

This depletion could mean either the original lunar mantle was very low in the incompatible elements, or the massive impact event melted the rocks and carried these elements away. This discovery underscores the profound influence of large impacts on the evolution of the moon's deep interior, Yang said.

"The new discovery marks humanity's first direct access to key evidence of the deep interior material properties on the far side of the moon. It provides us with unique information to understand how the moon's early interior became layered, cooled and evolved, representing a crucial step toward unraveling the mystery behind the dramatic differences between the lunar near and far sides," said Li Chunlai, a researcher at the National Astronomical Observatories of CAS and deputy chief designer of the Chang'e-6 mission.

Additionally, Chinese scientists have made other discoveries. They unveiled the physical, mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of the Chang'e-6 lunar samples.

Meanwhile, Chinese scientists precisely determined for the first time that the SPA Basin formed 4.25 billion years ago, providing humanity with a more accurate anchor point for studying the history of large-scale impacts in the early solar system.

Mahesh Anand, a professor at the Open University in the UK, said, "We have had samples from the moon for over 50 years, samples collected by the Apollo and Luna missions. And we have many lunar meteorites."

"But there are lots of new findings that are coming out based on the work that has been done on Chang'e-6 samples that are actually turning many of the well established hypotheses and theories in the field of lunar science upside down, necessitating reexamination of many of those theories," Anand said.

He Hongping, vice president of CAS, said that upon receiving the Chang'e-6 lunar samples, CAS has placed high priority on related research efforts, and has yielded a series of high-level research achievements.

Guan Feng, director of the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center of the China National Space Administration, expressed the hope that the comprehensive development of space science, space technology and space applications will be further promoted, urging more scientists to make use of the extraterrestrial samples and scientific data obtained from China's lunar and deep space exploration missions to achieve more results and make more discoveries.

Previously, Chinese scientists analyzed the samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission from the moon's near side, and found evidence of young volcanic activity dating back just 2 billion years, extending the moon's volcanic timeline by 1 billion years. This discovery was hailed by international peers as changing humanity's understanding of lunar evolution.

The success of China's lunar exploration program is a prime example of the deep integration between science and engineering, said Li of the National Astronomical Observatories.

Every summer, China enters what many call "panda birthday season," as a curious quirk of nature has led to many of the country's beloved giant pandas being born during the warmer months. To mark these joyful occasions, zoos across the country - and around the world - are throwing elaborate parties for these national treasures, drawing legions of fans and generating buzz for the "panda economy." 

On Tuesday, Jin Hu, a 15-year-old panda and an online sensation, celebrated his birthday at the Dalian Forest Zoo in Northeast China's Liaoning Province. Crowds gathered as Jin Hu was presented with a multi-tiered ice cake made of fruit and bamboo. A highlight of the day was an arcade-style food dispenser, which Jin Hu quickly figured out how to operate by pressing buttons, drawing rounds of applause, according to CCTV.

Xiang Guo, a female panda at the Hangzhou Zoo in East China's Zhejiang Province, turned 5 on July 6. To mark the occasion, zookeepers crafted a five-layer "luxury" cake from ice, topped with fresh bamboo leaves, apples, corn, and her favorite treat - pumpkin. Despite the many layers of glass and people crowding to watch her celebration, Xiang Guo remained calm and poised throughout, the China Youth Daily reported.

Meanwhile, a first birthday celebration on June 18 for Mei Zhu at the Chimelong Safari Park in South China's Guangdong Province was equally elaborate. Mei Zhu, the daughter of Meng Meng, one of the world's only surviving captive panda triplets, received a spaceship-shaped climbing frame and was appointed as a "national treasure tour guide" to help promote panda knowledge. A birthday checkup showed she now weighs 27.1 kilograms and is developing healthily, according to the China News Service.

One of the most endearing features of these celebrations is China's traditional zhuazhou ceremony, where infants choose among symbolic items predicting their future. Mei Zhu was offered objects like a "bamboo shoot pen" and "carrot key," ultimately picking the latter. Online, fans joked she was destined to become a "landlady."

Another zhuazhou event took place at the Chongqing Zoo in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for Qi Ying on June 28, who also turned 1. Before an enthusiastic crowd, the playful cub first grasped a bamboo sword and then a calligraphy brush, prompting onlookers to nickname her the "Kung Fu Panda" for her blend of might and intellect.

Even pandas whose birthdays are still weeks away are getting ready to party. In Hong Kong, the Ocean Park will kick off festivities this month for twin cubs Jia Jia and De De, who turn 1 in mid-August. The park plans a series of events themed around panda families and popular cartoon characters, according to a report by Ta Kung Pao.

Globally, panda birthday fever is just as intense. 

On June 29, nearly 40,000 visitors gathered at the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City to celebrate the 35th birthday of Xin Xin, currently the world's oldest panda living outside China. Born and raised in Mexico, Xin Xin is a descendant of a panda pair gifted by the Chinese government in 1975, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

In South Korea, the Everland Zoo celebrated the second birthday of popular twin pandas Rui Bao and Hui Bao on Monday. Fans gathered in droves, some traveling long distances for the occasion. According to a zookeeper, this marks the last birthday the twins will spend with their mother, Ai Bao, as they enter their independent phase, typically between 18 months and 2 years, according to the People's Daily.

Multiple kidnappings targeting female Chinese nationals have occurred in various regions of South Africa since June, especially in Gauteng and Eastern Cape provinces, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa warned on Sunday, urging all overseas Chinese in the country to enhance their safety awareness and take extra precautions.

In a warning issued on its official WeChat account on Sunday, the embassy said that the kidnappers tend to attack on weekends, targeting Chinese nationals during commuting hours or after shops have closed. These incidents pose a serious threat to the personal safety and property of the Chinese community.

The embassy said that due to the overall deteriorating security situation in South Africa, the outlook for violent incidents involving Chinese nationals remains grim, warning overseas Chinese to observe the suspicious activities around their homes and businesses, especially around weekends when criminals tend to commit crimes as law enforcement authorities are less responsive.

Female Chinese nationals are advised to avoid going out alone. If unavoidable, they should inform family or friends promptly about their whereabouts, the embassy said.

As criminals usually conduct thorough surveillance before committing crimes, the embassy suggested to pay attention to suspicious vehicles and individuals around shops and prevent collusion between employees and criminals. Pay attention to being followed, change routes frequently, avoid displaying wealth.

The embassy reminded Chinese nationals to use trackers, one-click emergency alarms, or enable remote location tracking on the phone and share account access details, so that in the event of a disappearance, the police can carry out a timely search. In the event of a kidnapping, victims are urged to stay calm, avoid direct confrontation with the kidnappers, and not reveal personal or family financial information.

Families of kidnapped individuals should report to police immediately and avoid disclosing case details to unrelated parties. They should follow the advice of police negotiation experts and refrain from making promises of large ransom payments, said the embassy.

The embassy provided emergency contact numbers, including South Africa's police and medical hotlines, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's global consular protection number, and contact details for Chinese embassies and consulates in South Africa.

One week earlier, the embassy issued a warning that Chinese tourists planning to visit South Africa during the approaching summer holiday should strengthen personal safety measures and ensure a secure trip as several Chinese nationals in South Africa have been kidnapped in recent weeks.

Ahead of the BRICS Summit, the Global Times held its "Global Times Overseas China Week and Global South Dialogue" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 22 to 28 local time. Dozens of guests from the political, academic, media, and business sectors in China and Latin America gathered together for sincere dialogue, enhancing mutual understanding and promoting exchanges through the clash of ideas. During the event, the Global Times also held a photo exhibition titled "Moving forward together across mountains and seas: a decade of China-LAC sustainable cooperation" at the Iberian-American Center for Science and Technology Innovation (CIICTI) in Buenos Aires, which received widespread attention and positive feedback from various sectors in Argentina.

Daniel Filmus, former Minister of Science and Technology in Argentina and Director of the CIICTI, attended the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition and held a book launch for the Chinese version of "The Voice of Latin America." At the event, Global Times reporters (GT) interviewed the seasoned politician and scholar, who has interviewed dozens of presidents from Latin American countries and has maintained keen insights into the modernization processes of these nations, to share his views on the Chinese model. In Filmus's opinion, China's practice demonstrates that economic growth and inclusive sharing can be balanced, and the global vision proposed by China is crucial for Latin American countries.
GT: Firstly, congratulations on the successful launch of your new book - the Chinese edition of The Voice of Latin America. We understand that this book is based on a television program you hosted over a decade ago, where you interviewed more than 10 Latin American presidents. Although a long time has passed, reading this book now still made me feel it is very beneficial for me to deeply understand current Latin American politics. What motivated you to write this book? What core messages do you hope to convey to Chinese readers through it?

Filmus: It was a moment that needed to be captured. For the first time, the presidents of Latin America closely resembled their people. Lula in Brazil was a laborer. Evo Morales in Bolivia was the first president of indigenous origin. There were women presidents. There was even a priest-president in Paraguay-Lugo. There were also presidents like Correa and Chávez, who truly responded to the people's interests. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview all of them, and to create a TV series that later became a book.

The publication seeks to provide first-person perspectives on the challenges of The main objective of the Chinese edition of the book is to bring readers closer to the Latin American reality. China is Latin America's main economic partner, but our people still have little knowledge of a reality so geographically distant. The presidents' accounts describe the life and history of our peoples in first-person detail. Through reading it, I hope Chinese readers will feel much closer to our problems and challenges, as well as closer to the shared sense of peace and friendship.

GT: In this book, almost all the interviewed presidents discussed the issues of poverty and inequality facing Latin America. Where do you believe the root causes of these problems lie? What lessons can Latin America learn from China's development model and successful experiences?

Filmus: The main cause of Latin America's poverty and inequality problems lies in the fact that the economic and social structures built through colonization and subsequent dependence on central countries have not yet been transformed. That is why the presidents featured in the book prioritize industrial development and the contribution of science and technology to achieve an economy that better distributes the benefits of that growth.

The Chinese example shows us that it is possible to grow and ensure that growth benefits everyone. China's development in recent decades shows that enormous growth can be combined with a targeted effort to lift people-especially rural populations-out of poverty. China's vision for the world-through the Global South and BRICS-is important to us. It proposes a development model without a global division of labor where some only supply raw materials and others make technology. We believe in integration, where Chinese-developed technology can be shared to benefit all countries.
GT: Regional unity is also a key theme in this book. As an important member of the Global South, China shares extensive common interests and cooperation space with Latin American and Caribbean countries in many areas. In the face of US interference in Latin America, what significance do you think deepening China-Latin America cooperation has for maintaining regional unity? How do you think of the three major global initiatives (Global Development Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Security Initiative) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping on the development of Latin America?

Filmus: During that same decade, Latin America created CELAC and UNASUR-two major regional organizations without US participation. For the first time, Latin America and the Caribbean countries organized themselves independently. These organizations, especially the UNASUR reflected a unified Latin American voice, a desire for a shared future, and a multilateral approach.

Latin America had long been seen as the backyard of the US. But these presidents-many of whom are still influential today-never imagined tying Latin America's destiny solely to that of the regional superpower.

Ideas about Global South cooperation matter deeply to us. As Argentinians, we're very disappointed that our current government is withdrawing from BRICS. That's a huge setback. Argentina's main economic partners are Brazil and China. BRICS includes the biggest markets in the world. As an exporting country, we should be in that common market and partnership.

Most Latin American countries believe in multilateralism. In this regard, they consider the initiatives launched by President Xi to be important contributions to the sustainable growth of countries with the greatest development needs, to bringing together nations with very different traditions and histories but a shared vision for the future, and to building a more collaborative and peaceful world. At a time when humanity is in such turmoil and facing such a high risk of war, these three initiatives contribute to generating a universal culture of development, sustainability, and peace.

GT: You visited China twice, in 2008 and 2023, while serving as Argentina's Minister of Science and Technology and Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, respectively. What impressions did these two visits leave on you, and what differences and changes did you observe?

Filmus: During both of my trips to China, I spent most of the time working and had little chance to explore the country, but I read a lot about and study China. At the center I direct, we're conducting several studies on China, primarily to learn from its experiences. For example, how China used digital and ICT technologies, alongside major public infrastructure, to lift hundreds of millions out of poverty and how China applied these technologies-especially recently, artificial intelligence-to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow. SMEs are the primary employers in Latin America. So we're focusing on that.

As a former Minister of Science and Technology in Argentina, the main impression China left on me is that China is invested in education, science, and technology-and in transferring that knowledge to production to improve people's lives.

Thirty years ago, South Korea was more developed than China-perhaps similar to Argentina at one point. But through heavy investment in science and tech, Korea surged ahead. Today, China rivals or exceeds that. The key was its investment in education, science, and tech. That's a vital lesson for us. So in general-not just for Argentina, but for China and Latin America-I believe that scientific and technological cooperation is one of the most important tools for integration.
GT: In a media interview, you mentioned that China has undergone profound developmental changes, but the most important aspect is the advancement of technology. In our conversations with local people, we also found that technology is a frequently mentioned key word. Many Argentinians affirm and appreciate China's technological progress and industrial upgrading. Could you share the current status of cooperation between China and Argentina in the field of technology? What do these highlights of cooperation reflect? How do you think technological cooperation contributes to strengthening China-LAC relations?

Filmus: In terms of scientific cooperation, Argentina and China have a long history that began with the recovery of Argentine democracy in the mid-1980s when the first agreements were signed. In 2004, President Néstor Kirchner visited Beijing, and agreements were signed that allowed for the first steps of effective collaboration. During those years, as Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, I initiated a significant number of initiatives that deepened the bond between our countries. In the following years, decisive progress was made in implementing cooperation. The agreement signed between CONICET and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2005 marked the beginning of a joint effort that continues to this day.

In 2021, we created the Binational Chinese-Argentine Center for Innovation Policy Studies in Science and Technology with the aim of addressing technological changes and innovation strategies and promoting development. In 2023, after visiting China, we further strengthened our work in the areas of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Biomedicine, Astronomy, Space Studies, Polar and Environmental Studies, and doubled our efforts to enable more young Argentines and Chinese to engage in educational and labor exchanges.

No one will dispute that the China represents one of the most significant social experiences in the history of humanity. Over time, it has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to generate diverse systems of government and models of political, cultural, and economic organization, accompanying-and in many cases, challenging-the historical contexts and changes of eras. Today, China once again proposes to the world a strategic dialogue aimed at rethinking the future of the international system in the medium and long term-the Belt and Road Initiative.

In this framework, in the institutional mission of the CIICTI, we have set out to resume the long tradition of scientific and technological cooperation with China. We are developing joint research with academic institutions and universities in China on the comparative experience with Latin America in the inclusion of digital technologies in poverty eradication and the introduction of new automation technologies. We must pay close attention to the Chinese experience in these and other issues related to economic development and social integration.

When asked about China's expectations for the 17th BRICS Summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the regular press conference on Wednesday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism serves as the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, and represents a key force in advancing an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization. 

Mao noted that this year's summit is the first since the accession of new member Indonesia and 10 partner countries, with several international and regional organizations from other emerging markets and developing nations also invited to attend. She said China looks forward to working with all parties to strengthen the BRICS strategic partnership, contribute to upholding multilateralism, promoting common development, improving global governance, and driving high-quality development of the BRICS cooperation framework.

At the press conference, Mao Ning announced that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Also, at the invitation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Premier Li will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10.

Question: On 24 June, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy made a statement on the "China Audit" in the House of Commons. While emphasising China's importance and the need for increased engagement and cooperation with China, he continued to falsely claim that China poses multiple security threats to the UK and made unwarranted comments on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, the South China Sea and human rights. On the same day, the UK released its National Security Strategy report, which also mentioned China multiple times. What is China's comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: We firmly oppose the erroneous remarks in the UK's statement and report that spread "China threat", make groundless accusations against China, and interfere in China's internal affairs.

Facts fully demonstrate that China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order. China's development does not pose a challenge or threat to any country; rather, it brings opportunities for shared development to countries around the world. Accusations such as Chinese espionage, cyber-attacks, and transnational repression against the UK are entirely fabricated, malicious slander. Issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and human rights are purely China's internal affairs, which brook no interference from any external force. China's determination to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests is unwavering. We will never allow any external force to provoke or stir up trouble.

We urge the UK to see the situation clearly, adopt the right mindset, and completely abandon Cold-War mentality and ideological bias. Only by maintaining a correct perception of China and adhering to mutual respect and open cooperation can dialogue and exchanges across various fields between China and the UK proceed smoothly, and bilateral relations achieve steady and sustained progress.