Zhao Lijian

China comments on India's accidental firing of missile into Pakistan, calls for thorough 'probe'

"Pakistan and India are both important countries in South Asia, bearing responsibilities for maintaining regional security and stability," China said.

Mar 15, 2022, 06:54 AM IST

China slams QUAD ahead of 1st in-person summit in US, says 'it'll find no support'

Asked for China's reaction as the Quad Summit is expected to address the challenges and rising risks Beijing poses in the Indo-Pacific region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told the media that the quadrilateral grouping should not target any third country and its interests.

Sep 24, 2021, 19:41 PM IST

China lashes out at Japan for stoking military, stirring up regional tensions over Taiwan

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Japan should "stop misinformation and slander" against China, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).

May 23, 2021, 17:15 PM IST

China firmly opposes US-Taiwan official interactions, urges US to stop official interactions with Taiwan

China said that they are ready to work with the US to build a relationship on coordination, cooperation and stability in the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, but will never submit to "its bullying and power politics". 

Aug 10, 2020, 21:19 PM IST

Strongly concerned, verifying the situation: China on India banning Chinese apps

China on Tuesday said that it is strongly concerned and verifying the situation after India imposed a ban on 59 mobile applications, most of which are linked to China. Speaking on the issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, “China is strongly concerned, and we are verifying the situation.”

Jun 30, 2020, 14:27 PM IST

China refuses to reveal number of PLA troops killed in Galwan Valley, says 'India would come under pressure'

The Chinese state-run media Global Times, though admitting to casualties, wrote on Twitter that if China released the number then the Indian government would again come under pressure. 

Jun 22, 2020, 15:46 PM IST

Kalapani is an issue between India and Nepal: China

Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a media briefing here while replying to questions on India-Nepal differences over the border and Indian Army chief Gen. MM Naravane's remarks that Kathmandu was objecting to the newly built road by India at the behest of "someone else".

May 19, 2020, 17:34 PM IST

China blames US to spread coronavirus

On Wednesday, US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said the speed of China's reaction to the emergence of the coronavirus had probably cost the world two months when it could have been preparing for the outbreak.

Mar 13, 2020, 12:43 PM IST