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Fled to the United States virologist from Hong Kong Lee man Yan said in an interview with U.S. television channel Fox News that the Chinese authorities allegedly found out about the coronavirus long before I reported it.
According to Yan, in 2019, she was one of the first scientists in the world engaged in the study of the novel coronavirus. A virologist told me that he had received from his supervisor at reference laboratory of the world health organization (who) Dr. Leo Pune assignment study a sample of cases similar to SARS (atypical pneumonia. – approx. ed.).
The Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called impolite ways in which the US is trying to involve China in negotiations on strategic stability.
Earlier, the state Department announced that the U.S. welcomes China willingness to negotiate on arms control and invited the Chinese delegation to the talks with Russia in Vienna on this issue. It was noted that the States also recommend China as soon as possible to meet with Russia to consider further steps for tripartite talks on arms control. In turn, earlier this week, the Director of the Department of arms control of Chinese foreign Ministry Fu Cong said that China is ready to join trilateral talks on disarmament with the United States and Russia, but only if the US agrees to reduce its nuclear Arsenal to China's level.
China opposes trilateral talks on arms control, the US knows it, said at a briefing the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, the state Department announced that the U.S. welcomes China willingness to negotiate on arms control and invited the Chinese delegation to the talks with Russia in Vienna on this issue. He noted that the United States also recommend China as soon as possible to meet with Russia to consider further steps for tripartite talks on arms control.
China will take countermeasures in response to the introduction of sanctions by Washington against the Department of public security of China in Xinjiang, said at a briefing on Friday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang.
According to him, "China has decided to impose retaliatory measures against citizens and organizations in the United States for misconduct in relation to issues concerning Xinjiang."
China urges U.S. to respond to the proposals of the Russian Federation on extension of the Treaty on the reduction of strategic offensive arms (start-3), said at a briefing on Friday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang.
"We urge the U.S. to respond to Russia's call for the extension of the start-3 Treaty and further reduce their considerable nuclear Arsenal to create the conditions for the participation of other nuclear-weapon States in negotiations on nuclear disarmament", - said the diplomat.
Purpose of the recent exercises of the Chinese Navy in the South China sea is increasing the defense capability of the Chinese armed forces, they are not directed against any particular country, reads the statement of the Ministry of defense of the PRC.
Previously, China has announced plans to hold military exercises in the Paracel Islands in the South China sea from 1 to 5 July. Islands under the control of Beijing, are disputed territory between China, Taiwan and Vietnam. The Pentagon expressed concern about the teachings of China. According to authorities, the holding of military exercises in the disputed area of the South China sea "is counterproductive towards efforts to reduce tensions and maintain stability" in the region.
China and India will hold a new round of consultations on border issues, as well as meeting military commanders, said Thursday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
When to hold talks, he said.
China reserves the right to take appropriate action in connection with the announced Australia's measures in respect of Hong Kong because of the national security act, said Thursday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that Australia suspends extradition agreements with Hong Kong after the entry into force of the law on national security. According to the statement of Morrison, the decision on suspension of the agreement with Hong Kong due to the fact that this law "represents a fundamental change of circumstances". In addition, Australia has provided the opportunity for students, work from Hong Kong who are currently in Australia to stay for another five years and apply for a permit for permanent residence.
China's policy toward U.S. have not changed, Beijing still wants to develop Sino-us relations, said Thursday foreign Minister Wang Yi at the forum of analytical centers of China and the United States.
The text of the speech published on the website of the Chinese foreign Ministry.
Sino-us relations are facing the most serious challenges since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, said Thursday foreign Minister Wang Yi at the forum of analytical centers of China and the United States.
The text of the speech published on the website of the Chinese foreign Ministry.
China urges US to discard prejudices and stop using the state machinery to exert pressure on Chinese companies, said at a briefing on Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Previously, the Agency Bloomberg reported that the President of the United States Donald trump has confirmed that Washington is considering to ban the work on the territory of the country Chinese apps TikTok.
China believes that the US decision to withdraw from who undermines efforts to combat the epidemic of the coronavirus, Beijing called on the international community to strengthen support for the world organization, said at a briefing on Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
On Tuesday, the US notified the UN Secretary-General on withdrawal from the who, the decision will come into force on 6 July 2021.
China has decided to impose visa restrictions on U.S. citizens in response to similar actions of Washington against the officials of China because of the situation in Tibet, said at a briefing on Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the U.S. imposed visa restrictions against the officials of China who are involved in the restriction of entry of foreigners to the Tibetan Autonomous region of China. According to him, Beijing continues to "systematically impede travel in the Tibetan Autonomous region and other Tibetan areas of American diplomats and other officials, journalists and tourists, while PRC officials and other citizens have much greater access to the United States."
China needs to modernize and expand its military potential in order to protect themselves from the strategic threats from the United States, said on Wednesday the head of the Department of arms control of Chinese foreign Ministry Fu Cong.
The diplomat stressed that all of this poses a strategic threat to China's security, so it is not strange that China needs to improve its military capabilities, but will maintain it at the minimum required level and will not change its policy against the use of military force.
The U.S. nuclear Arsenal exceeds China's nuclear Arsenal 20 times, Washington intends to increase this gap, requirement from China to join the tripartite talks with Russia on disarmament is not that other, as attempt by the US to free his hands for military dominance, said Wednesday Director of the Department of arms control of Chinese foreign Ministry Fu Cong.
He stressed that the US is well aware of this huge gap, both in quantitative and qualitative terms, and are going to increase it.
China is ready to join trilateral talks on disarmament with the United States and Russia if Washington would agree to reduce its nuclear Arsenal to the level of Beijing, said Wednesday the Director of the Department of arms control of Chinese foreign Ministry Fu Cong.
According to the diplomat, China understands that "this will not happen".
Russia has not asked China to join the tripartite talks on disarmament with the United States, wants Washington, said Wednesday the head of the Department of arms control of Chinese foreign Ministry Fu Cong.
He noted that China would join the tripartite talks only if the United States and Russia will reduce their nuclear Arsenal to China's level.
The official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang stated that "won't waste time" to comment on statements by US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo about the situation in Hong Kong.
Pompeo previously accused the Chinese authorities in imposing censorship in Hong Kong "Orwellian". According to Pompeo, "local authorities in the spirit of Orwell's Central government has created the office of national security, began to remove books critical of the CCP, from library shelves, banned political slogans and now require schools to censor. He added that so far Hong Kong has prospered, because there's "allow free thinking and freedom of speech at the independent rule of law."
Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by telephone with the special representative on the Indian border issue, national security adviser of India Ajit Dov, the parties agreed as soon as possible to complete the process of withdrawal of troops on the line of contact, said the Chinese foreign Ministry.
The conversation took place on 5 July.
China and India will continue consultations of military experts and diplomats to ensure the full and lasting restoration of peace and tranquility in the border areas, said the Ministry of foreign Affairs of India.
Previously the foreign Ministry of the PRC announced that the results of telephone conversation of the special representatives on border issue - the national security adviser of India Ajit doval and the foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, the parties agreed as soon as possible to complete the process of withdrawal of troops on the line of contact between the parties.
The official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang, commenting on the recent teachings of U.S. forces in the South China sea, said at a briefing that Washington regularly tries to undermine peace and stability in the region and to drive a wedge in the relations of regional countries.
Earlier, the Pacific command of the U.S. armed forces announced that the US aircraft carriers "Nimitz" and "Ronald Reagan", as well as accompanying ships conducted exercises in the South China sea. Also, the exercise was attended by the strategic bomber Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.
China reserves the right to take measures in response to Canada because of the bill on national security to Hong Kong, and the entire responsibility for the consequences will carry the canadian party, said at a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, the government of Canada announced that due to the adoption of the law on strategic security in Hong Kong Ottawa stops the supply of military products and goods of high strategic importance to Hong Kong. In addition, Canada has suspended the extradition Treaty with Hong Kong.
Report of the Belgian security services about the possible espionage by the Chinese students is completely baseless, deliberately denigrate China, said Friday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier the state security Service of Belgium in the published report raised concerns that Chinese students studying in Belgian universities, can be involved in spying for China's military. According to her, students of military research institutes such as the Chinese national University of defense technology, are being deployed in several countries of Western Europe, including Belgium, is to gain important knowledge for the development of the military sphere. The document States that now in the Belgian universities are taught dozens of "military students" from China.
India will not import power equipment from China and Pakistan, said Minister of energy of India, Raj Kumar Singh.
"India imported power equipment in the amount of 710 billion rupees (9.4 billion dollars), including (the import amount) of 210 billion rupees ($2.8 billion) from China ... This is something that we cannot afford when the country invaded our territory ... we are not going to borrow from China and Pakistan," said Singh at the conference, which was broadcast online.
India will continue its policy of strengthening the state for the sake of peace, it is the law of the country and new Delhi will continue to do so, said Prime Minister Narendra modi during his speech in Ladakh before Indian soldiers.
The Prime Minister of India visited bordering China region for the first time after the conflict the Indian and Chinese military.
Representatives of the military command of India and China held a third meeting to resolve the situation in the border zone, said the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
He stressed that "the Chinese side welcomes this."
China is seriously concerned about the situation of blocking the Indian authorities a number of popular Chinese apps, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, the press service of the government of India announced that the government has banned the country's 59 applications "harmful to the sovereignty, integrity, defense of India, security of the state and public order" in the list of prohibited hit Chinese social network Tik Tok, browser UC Browser, instant messenger WeChat, and apps Kwai, Baidu map, Clash of Kings, Mi Community, Club Factory, UC News, Weibo, QQ Music, Mobile Legends.
China will take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of any virus amid reports about the discovery of a new strain of flu that could potentially cause a new pandemic, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Previously, Chinese scientists published a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which announced that it has discovered a new strain of swine flu that is transmitted from animals to humans and potentially cause a new pandemic. Reassortant strain, dubbed H1N1 G4 EA, including carries the genes of H1N1/09 that caused the influenza pandemic in 2009. Evidence on whether this strain of influenza virus transmitted from person to person, yet.
China has decided to impose visa restrictions against U.S. persons who interfere in the Affairs of Hong Kong, said Monday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, the US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that Washington imposed visa restrictions against officials of the Communist party of China for "undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and the violation of human rights".
Beijing protests US from unfounded pressure on Chinese enterprises and urged Washington to stop this practice, told RIA Novosti press-service of the foreign Ministry of China amid reports about the possible introduction of sanctions against several Chinese companies.
Previously, the Agency Reuters referring to his document said that the Pentagon has compiled a list of PRC companies, against which may be imposed new American sanctions. According to the Agency, the U.S. Department of defense has prepared a list of 20 Chinese companies, which as consider in Washington, "are controlled or owned by the people's liberation army of China." It is reported that this list in particular includes telecommunications companies Huawei and Hikvision, as well as mobile operators China Mobile and China Telecom.
On red square on June 24, Moscow hosted the Victory Parade, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the great Patriotic war. At the invitation of the Russian side, China sent to participate in the event, the delegation and honor guard of the PLA population of 105 soldiers.
Since 1995, military parade dedicated to the Victory Day celebration, it was decided to conduct every year in Russia on may 9. Despite the global pandemic coronavirus, Vladimir Putin took the decision on holding of the military parade on red square on June 24. The date was chosen not casually: on this day in 1945 the Soviet Red Army held the first Parade of Victory in Moscow. Part of the guard of honor of the PLA in this event as it was five years ago, demonstrated a high level of Russian-Chinese relations.
China protested the United States in response to the decision of the American side to impose sanctions against Chinese officials for Hong Kong, said in a statement from the office of the Chinese foreign Ministry in Hong Kong.
Earlier, the US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that Washington imposed visa restrictions against officials of the Communist party of China for "undermining the autonomy of Hong Kong and the violation of human rights".
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo has accused China of "empty promises" to African people during the Sino-African summit.
"On the Sino-African summit, unfortunately, we saw more empty promises and repetitive platitudes of the Communist party of China (CPC)," - said in a statement, Pompeo issued by the state Department on Wednesday.
The celebration of the 75th anniversary in the great Patriotic war is a manifestation of respect for the Russian side to the story, said Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
"This year marks the 75th anniversary of the victory in world war II. The Soviet Union was the main country – the winner, made a huge contribution to victory in world war II. The Russian side celebrating the 75th anniversary of the victory in the great Patriotic war was a manifestation of respect for history, and determined to protect the outcome of the Second world war", - said at the briefing, Zhao Lijiang.
Donald trump decided to make American values sacred to all the world: he identified one of the main goals of US foreign policy "the protection of religious freedoms" in other States. Those who, in the opinion of Americans, violates these freedoms are subject to sanctions. First under the "hand" hit China. On time. Where Washington accuses Moscow at RIA Novosti.
The notorious "protection of religious rights" embroil the US, even with a priority partner — India. Official new Delhi was not let into the country members of the Commission of the state Department on international religious freedom, which was to gather information about the "religious persecution". The head of the Indian foreign Ministry Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that his country would not tolerate any interference in questions connected with the constitutional rights of citizens.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi during talks with the foreign Ministers of Russia and India offered to consider the creation of "Express routes" for the movement of people and "green corridors" for movement of goods in the context of the epidemic COVID-19, said in a statement the foreign Ministry of the PRC.
Chinese foreign Ministry on March 28 as part of the prevention of the importation from abroad coronavirus infection has banned the entry of foreigners on valid visas, except diplomats and certain other categories. as the stabilization of the epidemiological situation, the Chinese authorities began to establish with other countries "Express corridors," which imply mutual access of certain categories of citizens and less strict rules of quarantine.
Statements by the US presidential Advisor on trade Peter Navarro about the alleged termination of the trade deal China and the United States are complete rubbish, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, Navarro said the TV channel Fox News that the President decided to terminate the trade deal with China amid speculation in the US about the origin of the coronavirus from China. Navarro said that the "transaction terminated". Later, the President of the United States Donald trump has denied reports about cancellation of trade deal with China, stating that "the deal with China in full safety".
India and China do not need the assistance of Russia or other countries to resolve tensions on the border, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"We have such a goal has never been to help India and China to develop bilateral relations. India and China are able to decide to consider any problems that arise in the relationship between them and problems arise between any of the countries, including, of course, and neighbors," said the Minister during a press conference after talks of the foreign Ministers of RIC.
China's military and India during the second a few weeks meeting in the border area agreed to contribute to the reduction of tensions on the border, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
"Representatives of the command of China and India in the border area on June 22 held a second meeting, which was also the first meeting at this level after an incident on June 15 in valley Galvan," - said the diplomat.
China urges US to stop oppressing the Chinese media in the spirit of the ideological prejudices of the cold war, otherwise Beijing will be forced to give the necessary response, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
"Washington for the second time makes working in the U.S. Chinese media in the list of "foreign missions" that was another proof of the political pressure on the Chinese media from the United States," - said the diplomat.
Providing maximum pressure on Tehran does not help in resolving the situation around Iran's nuclear issue and will not address the concern of the parties, said at a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang, commenting on the statement "eurothree".
Earlier, the foreign Ministers of Germany, France and the UK urged Iran to promptly and fully cooperate with the IAEA and grant access to sites, as required by the organization. The statement stressed that "eurotroika" with deep concern took note that Iran for many months prevents the required access by IAEA inspectors, thus the organization is unable to implement its mandate.
India freed detainees during the conflict in Ladakh the Chinese soldiers, said the road transport Minister Vijay Kumar Singh, who previously held the post of chief of army staff.
A new round of tensions between India and China began after the military clashes of the two countries in the valley of Galvan in Ladakh on the evening of 15 June. According to Indian authorities, the incident killed 20 soldiers.
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said that the authorities are disappointed with the decision of the Prosecutor's office of the PRC to face charges of espionage two canadian citizens Michael Loaf and Michael Spasaro.
"Of course, we are disappointed with the decision and the next step taken by China in the case of two Michaels," said Trudeau at a press conference.
New Delhi and Beijing took military after the conflict in the Ladakh valley. There was the most serious in half a century clash: guards clashed hand to hand, beating each other with stones and sticks. The incident exacerbated already tense relations between two nuclear powers. As India and China teetering in the mountains between peace and war — versed RIA Novosti.
Indian army soldiers do not go on leave, the armed forces on the border with China are in high alert. A skirmish occurred on the evening of 15 June in the Himalayas, in the Ladakh valley.
UN urges China and India to exercise maximum restraint, said at the briefing Deputy spokesman of the Secretary General of the organization Farhan Haq.
According to him, the UN has also noted with satisfaction the reports that both countries cooperating in order to de-escalate the situation.
The European Union has urged China and India to exercise restraint and avoid escalation of the conflict on the border, said the EU high representative for foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell.
"India and China are important partners of the European Union and play a key role in supporting regional and global stability. We believe that the authorities of India and China will continue dialogue to find a peaceful solution to their differences. This is key to building trust, maintaining peace and stability in the region", - said in a written statement the head of EU diplomacy.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi and foreign Minister of India Subramaniam Jaishankar Wednesday during a telephone conversation agreed as soon as possible to reduce tensions on the border, said in a statement the Chinese foreign Ministry.
"The parties agreed as soon as possible to reduce the stress of the situation (in the area of conflict – ed.) and on the basis of the so far achieved agreement between the two countries to ensure peace and tranquility in the border area", - said in a statement the Chinese foreign Ministry.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Subramaniyam Jaishankar in which the parties discussed the worsening situation on the border between the two countries, the statement said the Chinese foreign Ministry.
"Telephone conversation between Minister of foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi and foreign Minister of India Subramaniam of Jaishankar was held on 17 June," the statement said.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi and foreign Minister of India Subramaniam Jaishankar Wednesday during a telephone conversation agreed to fairly resolve the difficult situation on the border, which have intensified in recent times, said in a statement the Chinese foreign Ministry.
"The parties have agreed a fair solution to a difficult situation on the border, caused a clash in the valley of the river Galvan", - stated in the message, the Chinese foreign Ministry.
The sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese troops in the valley Galvan in Ladakh, will not be in vain, Prime Minister Narendra modi.
According to the representative of the Indian army, during the incident on Monday evening collision with the Chinese military in the valley Galvan in Ladakh one officer and two Indian soldiers were killed. Later, the ANI Agency, citing a source reported that the Indian side lost 20 fighters while the Chinese side suffered 43 persons - this number includes the dead and seriously wounded.
The Chinese foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in a conversation with the foreign Minister of India Subramaniyam Jaishankar demanded from the Indian side to carry out a thorough investigation of the incident on the Sino-Indian border, said the Chinese foreign Ministry.
"We demand the Indian side to conduct a thorough investigation, punish the perpetrators, immediately cease all provocative actions and to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future," said Wang Yi
Russia welcomes India's and China's efforts to de-escalate the situation on the border, said Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"It has already been announced that the military representatives of India and China came into contact. They discuss the situation, discuss steps to de-escalate, we welcome it," - said Lavrov at a press conference following a special meeting via videoconference with the heads of foreign ministries of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the issues of responding to the challenges of the pandemic coronavirus.
The troops of India and China had a mutual withdrawal of forces after a clash on the line of control in Ladakh, in which he died 20 Indian soldiers, the TV channel NDTV, the statement of the Indian army.
"Indian and Chinese troops dispersed in the district (valley - ed) Galvan, where previously the collision occurred in the night from 15 to 16 June 2020. Seventeen Indian military seriously injured in the line of duty during a collision and exposed to low temperatures in the highlands, died of his wounds, the number of deceased reached 20. Army of India is committed to the protection of the territorial indivisibility and sovereignty of the country", - reads the statement of the army.
The number of dead and wounded in the incident in Ladakh in Northern India between Indian and Chinese military tens, reports news Agency ANI, citing a source.
According to the Agency, in the collision was injured and 43 people on the Chinese side, this number includes the dead and seriously wounded. Also, when the incident killed 20 people on the Indian side, the number of wounded not reported.
China urges India to immediately stop all provocative activities in the border area of Ladakh, where the clashes have killed three Indian soldiers, the statement of the official representative of the Western military district of the armed forces of the PRC Zhang Shuili.
"We demand the Indian side to immediately stop all provocative actions that violate the rights (China – ed), to meet with the Chinese side to return to the path of dialogue to resolve the existing contradictions," reads the statement.
China on the background of recent events hopes to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, said at a briefing on Tuesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, the General staff of the Korean people's army announced that North Korea is studying the possibility of introducing his army to the demilitarised in accordance with the inter-Korean agreements of the zone.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo can meet with a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist party of China Yang Jiechi, who oversees international issues on Wednesday, reports the newspaper South China Morning Post, citing informed sources.
Previously, the newspaper Politico, citing sources reported that Pompeo plans to hold a meeting with representatives of the Chinese government in Hawaii.
The Republican leader in the Committee on foreign Affairs, house of representatives, U.S. Congress, Michael mccaul on Monday put on the Chinese authorities responsible for spread of coronavirus and has criticized the world health organization for "politicized solutions".
The relevant findings made in the preliminary report of a Congressman about the pandemic coronavirus infection COVID-19.
Twitter must block accounts of those who deliberately denigrates China as it is China has become the biggest victim of misinformation, said at a briefing on Friday the official representative of Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
Earlier it became known that the social network Twitter was blocked and submitted to the registry of alleged propaganda sites more than 32 thousand accounts from China, Russia and Turkey. In particular, Russia is attributed to 1152 account, which, according to Twitter, are associated with the site "Current politics". In addition, was subjected to blocking with two network allegedly related to China, and one supposedly connected with Turkey.
China called the spreading of lies report from the EU that China and Russia engaged in spreading misinformation about COVID-19, said Thursday the official representative of Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
Earlier Wednesday, in a published statement, the European Union has pledged to strengthen the fight against misinformation, especially related to the pandemic coronavirus, and again accused Russia and China of involvement in the intentional spread of false information.
China is ready to strengthen dialogue with NATO on the basis of equality and mutual respect and to contribute to global peace and development, said at a briefing on Wednesday the official representative of Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the increasing power of China, its economic growth, active foreign policy can not in the near future to leave without reaction the NATO countries. According to him, China has the second largest military budget, significant investments in modern technology, missiles that can reach the countries of the Alliance. However, he added that NATO does not see in China a new enemy or opponent.
Interministerial consultations of the Russian Federation and the United States arms control and strategic stability will be held in Vienna on 22 June, said RIA Novosti Deputy foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
"The twenty second of June will take place in Vienna meeting on arms control and strategic stability at the level from the Russian side Deputy Minister of foreign Affairs, with American - the special envoy of the President of the United States Marshall Billingsley. Consultations will be held in an interagency format. We welcome the resumption of such contacts," - said Ryabkov.
China hopes that the DPRK and South Korea would work to improve relations through talks, said Tuesday the official representative of Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
"North Korea and South Korea are one nation. Relations of the North and South are an important factor influencing the situation on the Korean Peninsula. As a close neighbor, China has consistently supported and hoped that the sides will improve the relations through negotiations and dialogue, promote cooperation," - said at the briefing, Hua Chunying.
The official representative of Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying has called "far-fetched" conclusions of the American scientists based on the number of cars near the hospital in Wuhan, that COVID-19 supposedly could be spread in the end of the summer 2019.
American scientists have studied satellite images of Parking lots at hospitals in China and the queries in the search engine Baidu on diseases and speculated that the coronavirus could appear at the end of the summer 2019. Scientists from Harvard medical school, Boston University and Children's hospital in Boston in the US has noticed a trend to a sharp increase in the number of parked vehicles at hospitals in Wuhan city, where there was an outbreak of coronavirus, and searches on the Internet about coughs and diarrhea, which are symptoms of infection COVID-19, in late summer and early fall of 2019. The researchers concluded that the coronavirus could spread for several months before it was officially announced.
China asks U.S. officials to present their alleged evidence about the Chinese attempt to slow down or sabotage the development of a vaccine from COVID-19 in Western countries, said at a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
Earlier, Republican Senator, Rick Scott, said in an interview with the BBC that the US has evidence of attempts by China to slow down or sabotage the vaccine for the COVID-19 Western countries. While Scott did not answer the question about what proof have the United States, but said that information received through intelligence.
China considers the preservation of the Joint comprehensive plan of action, the only right way to solving the Iranian nuclear issue, hopes to maintain a dialogue and cooperation between the IAEA and Iran as part of the deal, he said at a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
Previously, the Agency France Press, citing a report by the International atomic energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the amount of enriched uranium in Iran exceeds nuclear deal 2015 limit of nearly eight times. The Agency also informs that the IAEA report expresses concern about Iran's refusal to provide access to two nuclear facilities.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell on June 9 will hold the 10th round of strategic dialogue of China and the EU at a high level in a video conference, said at a briefing on Monday, the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Hua Chunying.
"By consent of the parties, the Minister of foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi and the EU high representative for foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell will hold the 9th of June the 10th round of strategic dialogue of China-EU in the format of videoconference", - said the diplomat.
U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo once again accused China of trying to use the protests in the United States to extract political benefits.
Earlier the adviser to the President of the United States Donald trump on national security Robert O'brien in interview to TV channel ABC claimed that the Chinese in the published posts in social networks, "enjoying the chaos" in the United States. According to him, this activity went directly from the government of China.
Facebook will begin to mark the Russian, Chinese and other state-controlled media, and in the summer will block their ads targeted to users in the United States.
The world's largest social network will assign the markings of the Russian Sputnik, the Iranian Press TV and the Chinese Xinhua News. The initial labeling on the website will receive 200 pages.
Beijing regrets Washington's decision to suspend the flights of Chinese airlines in the United States, the Department of civil aviation of China transport Ministry made the United States a strict view in this regard, said at a briefing on Thursday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang.
"China regrets that decision. According to available information, the civil aviation administration of China already has a strong submission to the U.S. Department of transportation," - said the diplomat.
Beijing urged Washington to stop any interference in the Affairs of China, said at a briefing on Thursday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang in response to the U.S. statement on events in Tiananmen square in 1989.
The United States annually publish statements in connection with the anniversary of the events of 1989 in China, this year, Washington urged Beijing to a full, public reporting about those who were killed or went missing. In addition, U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Tuesday met with living in the West of Chinese dissidents-the participants of the events in Tiananmen square in 1989.
China protested and had already made a submission to the British side because of the statements of the Prime Minister Boris Jones about the situation around the draft law on national security of Hong Kong, said Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier Johnson article for publication South China Morning Post reported that the UK is ready to change visa rules for Hong Kong if China will implement the law on national security of Hong Kong. According to the British Prime Minister, developed by the Chinese Parliament, the national security law of Hong Kong, seriously "limits the freedom and severely weakened the autonomy of (Hong Kong – ed.)". He noted that he expects China's commitment to international agreements and promised that the UK will continue to raise the issue on global platforms.
The official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry called Zhao Lijiang called untrue reports about China in the beginning of the epidemic was concealed from the who data on the new coronavirus COVID-19.
"I don't know where these so-called internal sources. These messages are completely untrue," - said at the briefing, Zhao Lijiang.
China with respect and understanding for the efforts of Russia to protect its national interests in the sphere of security, said Wednesday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang, commenting on the new strategy of nuclear deterrence.
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the Foundations of state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of nuclear deterrence. Document reglementary the conditions under which Russia reserves the right to nuclear strike, and also describes the main threats of the Russian Federation in the field of nuclear deterrence.
The official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang called the decision of the President of the United States Donald trump to break off relations with the world health organization (who) selfishness and evasion of responsibility.
Trump earlier said that the country stops its cooperation with the who, because the organization "has refused to carry out the required reforms." According to him, the US "will redirect these funds to the world urgent needs of health."
The US charges that China is in some way interfere or affect the protests in the United States caused by the death of African American George Floyd, absolutely groundless, said Monday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier the adviser to the President of the United States Donald trump on national security Robert O'brien in an interview to ABC said that the Chinese in the published posts in social networks, "enjoying the chaos" in the United States. According to him, this activity went directly from the government of China.
US threats to impose restrictive measures in respect of Hong Kong in connection with the national security bill as outside interference in China's internal Affairs and undermine China-us trade relations, said Monday the official representative of the Chinese foreign Ministry Zhao Lijiang.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald trump said that Washington intends to review relations with Hong Kong, including-provided autonomy concessions, and threatened to impose sanctions on officials of China and Hong Kong, which, in their opinion, undermine the autonomy of Hong Kong.
The US government sells the property in elite districts of Hong Kong amid rising tensions between China and the United States because of the action of the PRC regarding Hong Kong, reports Bloomberg, citing a source in the state Department.
Property, including several residences, located in the heart Shouson hill and is estimated at $ 1.3 billion, the Agency reports citing the website HK01, where ads were placed on sale. It is noted that real estate owned by one of the richest oligarchs of the city.
The EU is afraid of undermining the principle of "one country, two systems" and the autonomy of Hong Kong as a result of actions of China, said in a written statement, the EU high representative for foreign and security policy of Josep Borrell.
According to Borrell, China's decision "casts doubt on its desire to fulfill its international obligations". He added that the EU will continue to raise this issue in the dialogue with China.
Beijing urged Washington to immediately stop oppressing the Chinese students and to impose on them the restrictions as violations of their rights would be an act of political and racial discrimination, said at a briefing on Friday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang.
"If the US government will take action that would violate the lawful rights and interests of Chinese students in the United States, it will be an act of political and racial discrimination, a serious violation of human rights", - said the diplomat.
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China is ready to take the necessary countermeasures if the U.S. continues to interfere in the Affairs of Hong Kong, said at a briefing on Friday, foreign Ministry spokesman of China, Zhao Lijiang.
"The U.S. should immediately stop interfering in the Affairs of Hong Kong, if they continue to insist on intervention, China is willing to take the necessary countermeasures," - said the diplomat.