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China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on January 17, 2024

At the invitation of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shen Yueyue will attend the inauguration of President Tshisekedi in DRC’s capital Kinshasa on January 20.

CGTN: Taiwan media claimed that sources say Nauru’s surprise break of “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan was achieved through behind-the-scenes manipulation by a former president of the country. While Taiwan was still assessing and having consultations on Nauru’s demand for economic aid, the mainland took the opportunity to persuade Nauru to switch ties. What is the Foreign Ministry’s comment on this?

Mao Ning: To recognize the one-China principle, break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan and seek to restore diplomatic relations with China is the collective decision of the Nauru cabinet and a right choice independently made by Nauru as a sovereign country. We noted that the parliament of Nauru unanimously adopted a resolution yesterday, supporting, endorsing and affirming the Nauru government’s decision to resume diplomatic relations with China and committing itself to strengthen Nauru’s diplomatic ties with China and the cordial relations between the two sovereign nations. This once again shows that the one-China principle is where global opinion trends and where the arc of history bends.

The “sources” of the so-called claims are nothing but ill-intentioned speculation. Those who see “dollar diplomacy” as a go-to tool need to understand that there are things that money cannot buy. The one-China principle is a fundamental principle that cannot be traded and a prevailing international consensus.

China is the world’s second largest economy. Restoring and developing diplomatic relations and carrying out practical cooperation in various fields with China promise broad prospects and will bring unprecedented development opportunities for Nauru.

China Daily: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 held in Davos, Switzerland, receives world attention. There are two voices at the meeting. One is for de-risking with export controls and other measures in trade for national security. The other is for cooperation as it’s the only way to rekindle dynamism and solve problems. What’s your comment?

Mao Ning: Premier Li Qiang attended the annual meeting and delivered a special address. He stressed that in today’s world with very close economic linkages between countries, fragmented and separate responses will only leave the world economy more fragile. China believes that what truly serves the common interests of all is to fully respect the laws of international industrial specialization, firmly advance trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, tighten the bond of cooperation, and make the pie of mutual benefit bigger. Countries need to step up dialogue and communication, take more coordinated and effective measures, firmly uphold the multilateral trading system, jointly improve global economic governance, and foster new drivers of global growth.

As the second largest economy in the world, China is an important engine of global development with its contribution to world economic growth at around 30 percent over the years. China is now advancing Chinese modernization on all fronts through high-quality development and will continue to provide strong impetus for the world economy. China has a supersize market with rapidly unlocked demand. In face of weak global demand, market becomes the most scarce resource. The Chinese market, with its vast space and growing depth, will play an important role in boosting aggregate global demand. China will remain firmly committed to opening up, share our opportunities and develop together with all in the world.

As underlined by Premier Li Qiang, China embraces investments from businesses of all countries with open arms, and will work tirelessly to foster a market-oriented, law-based and world-class business environment. Choosing the Chinese market is not a risk, but an opportunity. China will open its door still wider to the world.

Reuters: Nauru had ties with China in 2002, but it switched to Taiwan in 2005 and now it has switched back to China. Our question is, when will China establish an embassy in Nauru and vice versa, when will Nauru establish an embassy in Beijing?

Mao Ning: We will release the specific arrangements on the reestablishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nauru in due course.

I want to stress that as a collective decision made at the cabinet meeting, Nauru recognizes the one-China principle, breaks “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan and seeks to reestablish diplomatic relations with China. This meets the aspiration of the people in Nauru, serves Nauru’s long-term interests, and is on the right side of history.

Reuters: Does China see Nauru as a reliable partner given it has switched ties before? What guarantees does China have from Nauru for the country not to go back to Taiwan again?

Mao Ning: China appreciates and welcomes Nauru’s decision to break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan and seek to resume diplomatic relations with China. We believe this is a right choice. China is ready to work with Nauru to open up a new chapter in our bilateral relations on the basis of the one-China principle.

AFP: Canada unveiled on Tuesday restrictions on research funding citing national security concerns. Canada said it wants to prevent the sharing of advanced technologies with the entities of some countries, including China. What’s your response to this?

Mao Ning: The Canadian government has gone after some universities and research institutions of China under the pretext of so-called national security risks. This seriously undermines sci-tech exchange and cooperation between China and Canada and is not conducive to improving and stabilizing the bilateral relations. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this.

Sci-tech exchange and cooperation between China and Canada are two-way and mutually beneficial. The relevant policy of Canada is short-sighted and unwise and hurts others as well as itself. We urge Canada to abandon ideological bias and Cold-War mentality, stop overstretching the concept of national security, stop politicizing sci-tech cooperation issues and using them as a tool, stop setting up barriers hindering normal sci-tech exchange and cooperation between China and Canada, and create conditions and atmosphere for the improvement and growth of bilateral relations, instead of doing the opposite.

Reuters: Will China offer to help Nauru in security and policing matters in the way that China has helped in their pact with the Solomon Islands?

Mao Ning: After resuming diplomatic ties, the two sides will carry out cooperation in various fields on the basis of equality, mutual respect, mutually beneficial cooperation, openness and inclusiveness. We will not set restrictions for fields of cooperation, and the fields will be determined through talks between the two sides.

Anadolu Agency: Pakistan condemned an air strike inside its territory yesterday. What is China’s comment about tensions between two Shanghai Cooperation Organization allies?

Mao Ning: China believes that the relations between countries should be handled based on the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and all countries’ sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be earnestly respected and protected.

Iran and Pakistan are close neighbors and major Islamic countries. We call on the two sides to exercise restraint, avoid actions that escalate the tension and jointly keep the region peaceful and stable.

NHK: Last November, Australia accused a Chinese destroyer of causing injuries to Australian naval divers by operating its sonar. China’s Ambassador to Australia just said that it’s the Japanese warship that launched the attack. What’s your comment?

Mao Ning: I didn’t know what exactly Ambassador Xiao Qian said. When the incident happened last November, the Chinese military made a response and clarification.

Video: Peaceful or Military Unification with Taiwan? 台灣蔡正元博士: 你以為中國沒有賴清德嗎? “武統” 或 “和統” 台灣人必須清醒. 90%的中國人都希望武統, 祇有10%暫時不同意, 他們是中國的10% 的中產黨, 你想迫他們也同意武統嗎?

中國已就台灣問題向國際社會發表八項聲明：
台灣問題不僅是歷史遺留問題，也是中國人民解放戰爭中未完成的歷史任務。
這從來都是中國人民自己的事情，與外人無關，更與國家之間的爭端無關。
過去我們沒有能力解決，現在我們有這樣的能力；當我們有這樣的能力時，如何解決仍然是我們自己的事。
但問題是美國人堅持幹預。這是我們的恥辱，不能再容忍了。這是因為，根據中國目前的大國地位、五常政協五常任理事國的地位、自身的能力、影響力以及未來的不確定性，重新奪回政權在政治上刻不容緩。台灣！
中國就台灣問題具體向國際社會發表以下八項聲明：
（一）台灣是中華人民共和國的一個省，是中國人民解放戰爭未完成的歷史任務。
因此，除了和平統一之外，武力收回不會被視為發動新的內戰，而是中國人民解放戰爭的最後一戰。
（二）問題的解決方式是中國人民自己的事情，與包括美國在內的任何國家無關。
（三）任何賦予台灣地緣政治利益的概念都是偽命題；任何企圖利用國內法干涉台灣事務的行為都是對中國國家主權的侵犯，都是無效的。
任何超越中國國家主權利益的外國利益都是非法利益，不受國際法和中國法律的保護。
（四）中國將為光復台灣制定“最終時間表”，並開始規劃統一後兩岸互聯互通、建設發展等一系列事宜。
因此，在此期間，台灣社會無論哪個政黨執政，都必須無條件與中央人民政府討論統一事宜。今後我們不再談“1992共識”，只談統一。
（五）協商統一才能實行「一國兩制」；一旦訴諸武力，台灣社會將實行「一制」。
（六）今後，中國不再承認任何「維持現狀」的言論。
對於台灣任何政治勢力來說，任何主張「維持現狀」的人，都會被視為「敵視」或「變相拒絕」統一；對國際社會而言，無論哪個國家，任何主張「維持現狀」的人都會被視為「敵視」或「變相拒絕」統一。這被視為干涉中國內政，絕不接受。 （七）和平統一「保留期限」內，如果台灣社會發生違反《反分裂國家法》的重大事件，中國將立即依法發動軍事統一戰爭——即最後一戰中國人民解放戰爭的歷史。而是堅持你的槍。
屆時，任何外部勢力以任何方式直接或間接介入，中方都將視為宣戰，並承擔一切後果。
（八）和平統一期限屆滿，如果台灣當局仍無法與中央達成和平統一政治文件，國家將立即訴諸武力解決問題。

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Chinese scientists in US are facing racism, China hates, hate crimes and frequently targeted by FBI and NSA for prosecution without cause. More than 20,000 Chinese scientists have left US last 3 years, more to follow. There is no future for Chinese scientists in America. Acclaimed China-born physicist who taught at Stanford joins Tsinghua University

在美華裔科學家面臨種族主義、仇恨華人, 仇恨中國、仇恨犯罪等問題，並經常成為聯邦調查局和國家安全局無故起訴的目標。 過去三年，已有超過 2 萬名中國科學家離開美國，還會有更多科學家離開美國。 中國科學家在美國沒有未來. 曾在史丹佛大學任教的著名中國物理學家加入清華大學.

‘Master researcher’ joins Tsinghua University for next chapter of glittering international career that has included top awards in his field.

A world renowned, multi-award winning Chinese-American physicist has returned to China and joined Tsinghua University as a full-time chair professor.

Gao Huajian – who has been honoured with some of the top prizes in solid mechanics over four decades at prominent universities in the US, Europe and Asia – received his appointment letter in Beijing on Saturday.

Video: Rosaryhill School (Hong Kong) Homecoming 2024 by Pete Leung / 香港玫瑰崗學校 · 歸來吧

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A personal documentary of the Rosaryhill School Homecoming event on 7th January 2024.

上星期日（7/1/2024）返回母校走了一圈，拍攝了一些短片和相片，並且做了幾個訪問，算是留個紀念。

曾幾何時，因為母校即將走進歷史的事，弄得心情起伏，但之後想到世上沒有不倒的樹，也沒有永生的人，更何況只是一所普通的學校！因此還是選擇放下，讓它隨風去吧。

昨夜心血來潮，在深宵中將零散的影片素材緝錄成這條短片，改了又改，不可以說滿意，但想到世界上豈會有完美的東西，那只是小說家筆下的桃花源而已，因此決定劃上句號，在此刻將成果上載和大家分享。

With growing strength in high-end manufacturing and innovation, China is moving up the global supply chain. A rising tide will lift many boats. 隨著高端製造和創新實力不斷增強，中國正在全球供應鏈中邁進。 漲潮將抬起許多船隻.

News 8: Potential recruits knows US will not win future wars: the military services collectively missed recruiting goals by about 41,000 recruits in 2023 新聞8：潛在的新兵知道美國不會贏得未來的戰爭：各軍種在2023年總共錯過了約41,000名新兵的徵兵目標

China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on January 16, 2024

CCTV: In the past few days, countries have been openly stating that they support the one-China principle, respect China’s territorial integrity and oppose interference in China’s internal affairs. Can you give us more details?

Mao Ning: Since January 13, countries and international organizations have been openly reaffirming their commitment to the one-China principle, firm support for China’s effort of upholding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, opposition to any form of “Taiwan independence” and support for China’s reunification. Apart from what has been mentioned yesterday, a large number of countries, including Pakistan, the Maldives, Myanmar, Iran, Syria, Tunisia, Palestine, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Central Africa, Niger, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, Somalia, Djibouti, Mali, Burundi, Gambia, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati, Dominica, Nicaragua, and Bolivia as well as the African Union also clearly stated their support for the one-China principle and opposition to “Taiwan independence”. We applaud and appreciate the just position of these countries and organizations.

We are convinced that the international community will continue to, in accordance with the one-China principle, support the Chinese people’s just cause of opposing “Taiwan independence” separatist activities and striving to achieve national reunification.

AFP: The US State Department issued a statement, saying that while the Government of Nauru’s action to sever its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan is a sovereign decision, it is nonetheless a disappointing one. What is your response to the US State Department’s statement?

Mao Ning: The US has pointed fingers at the decision independently made by a sovereign country, tried every means to smear China’s diplomacy and encouraged the Taiwan region to expand “international space”. This gravely violates the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, seriously interferes in China’s internal affairs and severely contravenes the basic norms governing international relations. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this.

I would like to stress that there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and the one-China principle is a universally recognized basic norm governing international relations and a prevailing international consensus. The government of Nauru’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with China once again shows that the one-China principle is where global opinion trends and where the arc of history bends. China urges the US to act seriously in accordance with the commitments that have been reaffirmed multiple times by the US leaders to not supporting “Taiwan independence”, “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan”, handle Taiwan-related issues with utmost prudence, and stop sending any wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.

CRI: It’s reported that the Taiwan authorities yesterday accused the mainland of long-term suppression of the island’s “diplomatic space” and luring Taiwan’s so-called “diplomatic allies.” What’s your comment?

Mao Ning: There is but one China in the world, the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. Standing up for the one-China principle is the right thing to do and is where global opinion trends and where the arc of history bends. We are convinced that more countries will choose to stand on the right side of history and the side of international justice and make the right decision that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their countries and peoples.

I want to stress that the one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations and a prevailing consensus of the international community. The Chinese government never barters away principles. The DPP authorities in Taiwan disregard the prevailing trend of history, refuse the one-China principle, make every effort to expand the so-called “international space”, and conduct separatist activities seeking “Taiwan independence”. This is doomed to failure and will lead nowhere.

Rudaw Media Network: Iran is attacking Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan region with missiles and civilians have been targeted. What is Chinese position on that? My second question, China has good relations with Syria and Türkiye. Türkiye continues to attack Kurdish areas of Syria. Is China trying to calm the situation in the region? My last question, what’s China’s position on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice?

Mao Ning: On your first question, China believes that Iraq’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be respected and protected. We call on relevant parties to exercise restraint, avoid actions that escalate the tension and jointly keep the region peaceful and stable.

On your second question, China believes that the relations between countries should be handled in accordance with the the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be earnestly respected and protected, and terrorism should be countered under the framework of international law.

On your third question, we noted the relevant case. China is deeply saddened by the heavy civilian casualties caused by the latest Palestinian-Israeli conflict and opposes any actions in violation of international law. We hope parties to the conflict will earnestly implement the relevant resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council and General Assembly, reach an immediate and full ceasefire, and stop the collective punishment against people in Gaza.

Shenzhen TV: After the government of Nauru announced the decision to break the so-called “diplomatic ties” with the Taiwan authorities on January 15, Taiwan’s foreign affairs office said that Nauru cutting “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan at this time is not only China’s revenge on Taiwan’s “democratic elections”, but also a direct challenge to international order. What is your response?

Mao Ning: By making these remarks, the Taiwan authorities are calling white black. The Taiwan question has nothing to do with democracy, but bears on China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The “Taiwan independence” forces are using “democracy” to cover up their hidden agenda of dividing the country. Their attempt is domed to failure.

Talking about international order, the return of Taiwan to China is an important part of the international order established after the second World War. This is clearly stipulated in the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation. Resolution 2758 adopted at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly in 1971 makes it clear that there is no “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan” in the world. Upholding the one-China principle is safeguarding international order. Challenging the one-China principle is challenging international order, and will meet the joint opposition of the international community.

Across the world, 182 countries have already established diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. Nauru decided to stand with the overwhelming majority of the international community and restore diplomatic ties with China. This is the right choice in line with its long-term interests and will open up a brighter future for its development.

Reuters: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 is being held in Davos, Switzerland. Is China invited to a peace summit for Ukraine held by Switzerland? Will China send a delegation to the summit? Will Premier Li Qiang meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy?

Mao Ning: China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear, which is centered on promoting talks for peace. Since the full escalation of the crisis, China has kept in close contact with relevant parties, including Ukraine. We are willing to continue to work with the international community and play a constructive role for the political settlement of the crisis. We also welcome and support any efforts for peace.

Bloomberg: Philippines’ President Marcos said the following on the Taiwan election results: We look forward to close collaboration, strengthening mutual interests, fostering peace and ensuring prosperity for our peoples in the years ahead. Marcos wrote this on X on Monday night. He also referred to the new leader in Taiwan as President-elect. What is the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s response?

Mao Ning: The remarks of Philippines’ President gravely violate the one-China principle and the communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, seriously go against the Philippines’ political commitments to China, and blatantly interfere in China’s internal affairs. China strongly deplores and firmly opposes this and has immediately lodged strong representations to the Philippine side. This morning, Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime Florcruz to lodge serious démarche and urge the Philippines to present a responsible response to China.

The election result of the Taiwan region cannot change the dynamics and direction of cross-Strait relations and cannot hold back the prevailing trend that China will and must achieve reunification. We would like to make it clear to the Philippines that it should refrain from playing with fire on the Taiwan question, earnestly abide by the-one China principle and the joint communiqué of establishing diplomatic ties between China and the Philippines, immediately stop the wrong words and deeds on Taiwan-related issues and stop sending any wrong signal to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.

We suggest President Marcos read more to develop a proper understanding of the ins and outs of the Taiwan question and come to a right conclusion.

Xinhua News Agency: It’s reported that the US House of Representatives recently passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023, requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to use America’s influence in International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support Taiwan’s membership in this organization. What’s your comment?

Mao Ning: The US passed the so-called act to grossly interfere in China’s internal affairs and attempt to manipulate the Taiwan question for political purposes to create “two Chinas” and “one China, one Taiwan.” We strongly deplore and firmly oppose this, and have made serious representations to the US side.

Taiwan does not have any ground, reason, or right to join the UN, or any other international organization whose membership is confined to sovereign states. On October 25, 1971, the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted, with an overwhelming majority, Resolution 2758, which “decides to recognize the representatives of its Government as the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations,” and to expel forthwith the representatives of the Taiwan authorities “from the place which they unlawfully occupy.” Once and for all, UNGA Resolution 2758 resolved, politically, legally and procedurally, the issue of the representation of the whole of China, including Taiwan, at the UN. It also made it clear that there can only be one seat representing China at the UN, and that is the People’s Republic of China.

Over the past half century and more, Resolution 2758 has been observed by the UN, special agencies such as IMF, and other international and regional organizations. Any issues regarding the Taiwan region’s participation in the activities of international organizations must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.

The US should fully understand the highly sensitive nature of the Taiwan question and immediately stop using the Taiwan question to interfere in China’s internal affairs, sending wrong signals to the “Taiwan independence” forces and undermining China-US relations, and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters: The Philippines’ military chief said that the Filipino government will develop islands in the South China Sea to make them more habitable for troops. What’s your comment?

Mao Ning: China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao and the adjacent waters. We firmly oppose relevant countries’ illegal construction on the islands and reefs they have illegally occupied in Nansha Qundao.

Bloomberg: In the past two days, Hamas has released videos featuring one hostage Noa Argamani, whose mother was born in China, in what is referred to as a “sign of life video.” In December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his parliament he summoned the Chinese Ambassador to request China’s intervention on behalf of Noa. Did China take any action in the Noa case? And is China working behind the scenes to secure her release?

Mao Ning: Since the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out, China has repeatedly called for the release of all those held captive as soon as possible and has been making active efforts for this. We will work with the international community to continue to play a constructive role for realizing a ceasefire and the release of all those held captive.

RIA Novosti: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday that Kiev wants to establish more dynamic relations with China and believes that Beijing can play a role in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. What’s China’s comment on this?

Mao Ning: China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is centered on promoting talks for peace. China is in touch with relevant parties, including Ukraine. We will continue to play a constructive role for the political settlement of the crisis. We also stand ready to work with Ukraine to act on the important common understandings reached between the heads of state of China and Ukraine to advance our bilateral relations.

Davos2024 video: In the past decades, China has achieved development & shared benefits, opportunities together with the world 達沃斯2024: 數十年來，中國實現發展、與世界共享利益，與世界分享中國機會、共同發展
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Former Singapore PM Lee Kuan Yew video: sufficient food, clothing, family safety, and social security before democracy and rights 前新加坡總理李光耀: 够吃，够穿、家庭安全、社会安全，才可以说什么西式民主和权利.
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A Quincy Institute reporter writes that in 2023, the US Congress passed about 30 bills, but “introduced 616 pieces of legislation that contain a variation of the word ‘China’, more than 3.5 for every day that Congress was in session on average”. This raises the question: Who & what is the Congress working for at the taxpayers’ expense? What’s more, do they really believe they can solve their domestic problems by irrational targeting of China? Why not save time&money and stay focused on doing their own things right?