Since the severe wildfires broke out in Los Angeles area, the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles has taken swift action and continues to closely monitor developments, the Consulate General told the Global Times on Saturday, noting that they have not received any reports of Chinese nationals' casualties in the wildfires so far.
From Wednesday to Friday (local time), the Consulate General issued consular reminders through its official website and WeChat account for three consecutive days, providing the latest disaster updates. Chinese citizens in the consular district were urged to remain highly vigilant, enhance awareness of safety precautions, prepare for emergencies, and follow local government's evacuation orders to ensure their personal and property safety, said the Consulate General.
The Consulate General has also strengthened consular protection services and emergency response, and ensured uninterrupted access to phone and email assistance channels.
To ensure that Chinese citizens in need, especially those who may lose their passports due to the wildfires, receive timely and efficient assistance, the Consulate General has kept the consular and passport services operational despite challenges like power outages and poor air quality, the Consulate General said.
Currently, a series of destructive wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have killed at least 11 people. Authorities have stated that the true death toll remains unknown, with fires decimating entire streets and over 12,000 structures, according to NBC News on Saturday.
Various intelligent technologies, including exoskeleton, robot dog and drone in combination with high-power lasers were utilized in recent drills conducted by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
In a recent logistics support exercise organized by a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command in an undisclosed plateau region, the regiment employed a manned-unmanned collaborative model to enhance combat unit support, the PLA Army said in a release posted on its official WeChat account on Monday.
Faced with terrain obstacles that hindered the convoy’s advance, the troops used all-terrain vehicles and unmanned vehicles to push forward mission. Upon receiving orders that the roads were sabotaged, the unit members unloaded the supplies from vehicles and deployed aerial drones and exoskeletons to navigate around the damaged sections and reach their destination, according to the PLA Army
A photo attached to the release showed that a soldier was accompanied by a robot dog that carried two boxes of supplies.
In a separate exercise practicing explosive ordnance disposal, held by a maritime defense engineering unit under the navy of the PLA Northern Theater Command at a shooting range on an island in the Bohai Bay, the troops deployed a drone equipped with high-power laser, according to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) on Monday.
A drone was deployed first to search for explosives and mark their coordinates, then the laser was deployed to dispose of them, the CCTV report showed.
High-power lasers provide a safer and more efficient means of disposing explosives, as it enables the remote execution of disposal operations from several hundred meters away, with power raised by three times and the time needed to dispose of an explosive reduced to one fifth, CCTV quoted a member of the unit as saying.
Song Zhongping, a Chinese military expert, noted that the PLA is not only deploying unmanned equipment for combat purposes, but also in non-combat operations such as logistics support and explosives disposal. He told the Global Times on Monday that these support missions could be challenging and required man power in the past, but the deployment of intelligent equipment has made them more efficient.
The use of unmanned systems is expanding rapidly, as they can effectively reduce casualties and enhance the effectiveness of other military assets, Song said.
The wide deployment of intelligent unmanned equipment shows that China is closely following this trend, and it reflects the Chinese military’s modernization efforts, Song said.
Commenting on a recent global public opinion survey conducted by the Global Times, which covered over 51,000 participants in 46 countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said "the figures speak to growing friendships with China around the world."
More than 90 percent of foreign respondents believe that China's economy will continue to grow in the next decade, nearly 60 percent believe that China is a major driving force of world economic growth, 63 percent of foreign respondents express a favorable opinion of China, and in terms of different country groups, African countries hold the highest favorable view of China, reaching 84 percent. Nearly 70 percent of overseas respondents look to China to participate in international affairs more and play a greater role, the survey found.
When asked for comment, Guo told a regular press conference on Tuesday that as the world's second largest economy, China is committed to high-quality development and high-standard opening up and has long been a top contributor to global economic growth. As the biggest developing country, China belongs to the Global South and its heart and roots are with the Global South.
China supports Global South countries in pursuing development and making life better for their people. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China advocates true multilateralism, keeps its position fair and just and plays a constructive role in seeking a political settlement on hotspot issues. This has earned China wide recognition from the international community, the spokesperson said.
Guo continued to note that no matter how the world may evolve, China will remain a force for peace, growth, progress and good, and will continue working with other countries for a world of greater peace, shared prosperity, mutual learning among civilizations and a community with a shared future for mankind.
This is a global public survey with the largest scale, the largest sample size, and the most comprehensive and in-depth questionnaire design since the founding of the People's Republic of China. The survey reveals that China's comprehensive national strength and various other strengths are generally evaluated as "strong/high" by international respondents. The country's economic strength has the highest favorable rating at 77 percent, followed by sci-tech strength (75 percent), and financial strength (72 percent).
The survey finds that a majority of international respondents have a positive outlook regarding the prospects of China's economic growth and development potential. Nearly 80 percent of foreign respondents show confidence in China's development prospect. More than 90 percent of foreign respondents believe that China's economy will continue to grow in the next decade, and nearly 60 percent believe that China is a major driving force of world economic growth.
China stands as the crucial stabilizer of development confidence, said Song Wei, a professor from the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Beijing Foreign Studies University, noting that the global economic downturn and political unrest have sparked a rise in protectionism, while the self-serving actions of major powers have contributed to bleak economic outlooks and diminished development confidence. In contrast, China has emerged as one of the most sought-after investment destinations through pragmatic actions.
China is an important driving force for global economic growth. Despite the complex internal and external situation, China's economy has maintained overall stability and made steady progress, providing strong support for the stabilization and recovery of the world economy, Song said.
As China developed domestically, it also began to play a more prominent role in global affairs through existing multilateral institutions and via the creation of new ones, Warwick Powell (Powell), adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and former policy advisor to Kevin Rudd, told Global Times. Through initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, and institutions like BRICS, China has increased its role in the development of capabilities in the developing world.
He said China speaks of a shared future and indivisible security through proposals like the Global Development Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Security Initiative. Its experience showed that sovereign economic development can be achieved without waging wars across the globe. That's an inspiration that remains hard to shake.
Taiwan is a province of China, and there is no such thing as a "president" or a "foreign ministry" of the Taiwan region, a Chinese FM spokesperson said on Thursday, in response to a question about the so-called "foreign minister" of Taiwan, Lin Chia-lung, attending the inauguration ceremony of the President of Palau as a so-called "presidential envoy" from January 15 to 18.
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of it. The one-China principle is a fundamental norm of international relations and a common consensus of the international community. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' attempts to seek "independence" and split the country by relying on foreign support are ultimately futile, the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that while the DPP authorities are busy "solidifying alliances," friendly individuals from countries such as Tuvalu, Palau, and the Marshall Islands have repeatedly expressed their willingness to establish or restore normal diplomatic relations with China.
The establishment or restoration of diplomatic relations between China and these countries is an inevitable trend that reflects the will of the people, the spokesperson said, noting that I would like to reiterate that regardless of the order, China is willing to open a new chapter in the development of relations with these countries based on the one-China principle.
The Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai confirmed with the Global Times on Monday that Chinese actor Wang Xing has gone missing at the Myanmar-Thailand border, noting that they have maintained good communication with the family and will continue to follow up on the case, ensuring the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens within the jurisdiction.
The Embassy in Myanmar has also been informed of the situation, a staff member told the Global Times on Monday. The embassy is taking the incident seriously, and has reached out to the relevant authorities in Myanmar for an urgent investigation. Further updates will be provided once any progress is made, as the situation is still under verification and no results have been obtained thus far, the staff member said.
A post on Sina Weibo on Sunday night, which said Wang Xing, also known by his stage name Xing Xing, went missing at the Myanmar-Thailand border, has sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media platforms on Monday.
The post was released by a netizen Jia Jia, who claimed herself as Wang Xing's girlfriend, saying that Wang had received a casting notice through an actors' group chat. After successfully auditioning and adding the production coordinator on WeChat, he decided to go to Thailand to join the shoot.
According to the post, Wang traveled from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday, and then took a vehicle arranged by the cast. Initially updating his location, Wang then lost contact after signaling for help on Friday noon in Mae Sot, Jia Jia said in the post.
The post also claimed that both she and Wang's brother had been actively pursuing the case for the past three days but had limited progress.
A staff member of the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai confirmed with the Global Times on Monday morning that the consulate received a call from the actor's family on Friday regarding his disappearance in Mae Sot, a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Myanmar to the west.
"The consulate responded promptly, providing detailed information on how the situation would be handled, and has maintained good communication with the family," said the consulate staff. "We will continue to follow up on the case in accordance with relevant regulations, ensuring the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens within our jurisdiction."
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand said Monday evening on its official WeChat account that it had received a request for help from Wang's family, and was in close communication with the Thai authorities and the family to actively provide the necessary assistance to find out his whereabouts.
Jia Jia's post has garnered wide attention online, especially within the Chinese entertainment industry, with many actors sharing the post to help find out Wang.
Wang has featured in several popular Chinese TV dramas, including Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact, The Tale of Rose and Under The Skin. His disappearance has once again sparked discussion on China's social media platform Sina Weibo regarding topics related to telecom fraud.
Mae Sot, Wang's last known location, is across the river from Myanmar, and on the other side of the river is the Myawaddy region of Myanmar.
In recent years, China has actively carried out cooperation with other countries to crack down on cross-border crimes. In March 2024, more than 800 Chinese nationals involved in online gambling and telecom fraud crimes have been repatriated from the Myawaddy region, Myanmar under the joint efforts of Chinese police and law enforcement authorities of Myanmar and Thailand, the Xinhua News Agency reported on March 13, 2024.
The girlfriend of Chinese actor Wang Xing updated her situation on Weibo, revealing the latest developments. After arriving in Bangkok at noon on Monday, she received notification of a case filed by the Shanghai police, along with contact from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar and the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai. The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok assigned a representative to accompany her in filing a report at the Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station. After repeatedly confirming key details of the case, the Thai police issued a case report and expressed a positive attitude toward the case's development.
Diplomats from Indonesia and China unveiled a logo on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The logo was created by an Indonesian youth who won a design competition organized by the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta, the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, and the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI).
"In this design competition, we are delighted to see designers and art enthusiasts from both countries actively participating, with over 600 submissions from Indonesia alone. Each participant skillfully incorporated the historical ties, cooperative achievements, and shared visions for a brighter future between China and Indonesia," said Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong at the unveiling ceremony held at the China Space within the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun praised the competition for reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations.
"The bilateral collaboration continues to benefit the welfare of the Indonesian people," he noted, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties in security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges.
Dino Patti Djalal, founder and chairman of FPCI and a former Indonesian diplomat, expressed optimism about the future development of Indonesia-China relations
The 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations is not only a milestone of friendship, but will also lay a firm foundation for the future development of bilateral cooperation, he added.
Indonesia and China established diplomatic ties on April 13, 1950.
In response to media questions about the highlights of China-Africa cooperation this year and the outlook for China-Africa relations in the coming year, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that China-Africa relations achieved fruitful results in 2024 despite a turbulent international landscape.
Mao said that we celebrated a historic gathering of the China-Africa friendship family, with nearly 6,000 guests, including leaders from all 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, the UN Secretary-General, and other international dignitaries, convening in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Mao noted we witnessed a major strengthening in China-Africa friendly relations, with China's bilateral ties with all African countries that have diplomatic ties with China being upgraded to the level of strategic partnerships. As a result, China-Africa relations were upgraded to an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
We observed significant growth of China-Africa cooperation, as the 2024 Summit of the FOCAC announced the six key propositions and the 10 partnership actions for jointly advancing modernization between China and Africa. A number of landmark projects and "small but beautiful" projects have been implemented and are thriving across Africa, the spokesperson said.
We witnessed the solidarity of the Global South, with China and Africa as key members in the collective rise of the Global South. Through the Beijing Declaration, the 2024 Summit of the FOCAC voiced unified opposition to hegemonism, bloc confrontations, and the practices of "decoupling" and "disrupting supply chains," the spokesperson said.
Looking ahead to 2025, China is dedicated to implementing the 2024 Summit of the FOCAC's outcomes and the important consensus reached by China and African leaders. Together with African countries, we will strengthen policy and development strategy alignment, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields, foster cultural exchanges, and continue to firmly support each other on issues involving core interests and major concerns. We will enrich the connotation of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, jointly safeguarding the common interests of the Global South and promoting international fairness and justice, thus contributing to global peace and development, Mao said on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping often quotes an ancient saying on many diplomatic occasions: "No mountain or ocean can separate those who share the same aspirations." This powerful message underscores the undeniable force of friendship and cooperation in bridging hearts across nations, cultures, and civilizations. Inspired by President Xi's vision, people-to-people exchanges between China and the world have been flourishing.
People from diverse backgrounds and fields - united by common goals and dreams - traverse mountains and oceans to connect with each other. Through letters, face-to-face dialogues, and vibrant cultural events, they are collectively weaving a magnificent tapestry of building a community of shared future for humanity.
The Global Times presents "Intertwined Destinies, Shared Paths," a series spotlighting the touching stories written by these "friendship ambassadors." They are scholars pushing the boundaries of research, diplomats advocating for deeper cooperation on the global stage, artists igniting imaginations with their creations, and ordinary people extending heartfelt love beyond national borders driven by genuine sincerity.
Their tales illuminate the spark of cultural exchange, the driving force of technological innovation, the bountiful harvest of economic cooperation, and the enduring warmth of human connection - all contributing to a more peaceful, prosperous, and open world. This is the fourth installment of the series. Indian Ocean. Reunion Island. A knock at the door interrupts a lecture on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) taking place inside. A man in a wheelchair enters, looking at the lecturer with a pleading gaze.
"I can't move my back; I can't stand up," he said. "Can you help me?"
The lecturer, Li Zhengyu, one of China's most renowned acupuncturists and Tuina (Chinese massage therapy) experts, readily agreed. With the help of others, the patient, who had suffered an acute lumbar muscle sprain the night before, slowly lay down on a bed in the room. Li applied moderate manipulation to his back and then proceeded with acupuncture.
Li then asked the man to lie on the bed while he continued his lecture. About 20 minutes later, he returned to the bedside and removed the needles from the patient's acupoints. In front of the diverse body of students, the patient slowly stood up and ultimately walked out of the room without his wheelchair.
"It's amazing!" he said to Li before leaving, giving him a thumbs-up.
Li has heard variations of this praise numerous times from his international patients, students, and peers. As a frontline TCM doctor and a professor at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), the 65-year-old has taught tens of thousands of overseas students and treated countless patients globally over the last 30 plus years, with his fluent English, profound knowledge, and exceptional skills in TCM.
Li is among the growing number of Chinese TCM experts who actively promote it abroad, as the international community increasingly recognizes the value of this national treasure in benefiting more people from different countries and bridging their hearts. As proactive advocates for "TCM diplomacy," they, along with their many overseas students, keep working diligently to spread TCM culture globally.
"TCM is an essence of Chinese culture," Li told the Global Times. "As a Chinese national and a practitioner of TCM, I am honored to share this Chinese treasure with the world, which also serves as a beautiful calling card for cultural exchange between China and other countries."
'Seeing is believing'
Li witnesses the gradual process of TCM's recognition by the world.
He first encountered international patients in his work was in the early 1980s, when he was working at a hospital on bustling Qinghai Road in downtown Shanghai. The hospital was an outpatient department of the Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine affiliated to SHUTCM, now one of the most renowned TCM hospitals in Shanghai and even in the country.
At that time, shortly after China had begun its reform and opening-up, Nanjing Road West was filled with a large number of overseas tourists. Li recalled that each day, there were many overseas tourists who visited his hospital, but instead of directly consulting the doctors, they usually stood by and curiously watched Li and his colleagues perform acupuncture on patients.
"During Richard Nixon's visit to China in 1972, he observed how acupuncture was used for anesthesia, so many Westerners had a preliminary impression of our acupuncture," Li told the Global Times. "But they were generally unfamiliar with TCM, and only had a rough idea of it."
As one of the staffers with the best English at the hospital, Li often acted as a translator to introduce some basic TCM concepts to international visitors. In those days, he perceived a strong interest from the outside world in TCM, but their understanding was quite limited.
In Li's memory, an increasing number of international patients came to China to study TCM starting in the early 1990s. At Yueyang Hospital, Li began to treat international patients while also teaching short-term international students. "The US, France, Germany, Israel… as the reputation of TCM grew, student groups began arriving from all over the globe," said Li. He added that, members of these groups widely varied from medical students and healthcare professionals, to individuals from other fields. Their commonality was, as Li described, being highly curious about TCM, along with a hint of skepticism.
On numerous occasions, Li dispelled their doubts about TCM through practical demonstrations. Once, there was a surgeon from a US medical delegation who suffered from a lumbar disc herniation and had a small stool strapped to his back to alleviate the pain. Li told him that Tuina could effectively relieve his discomfort. Though a bit skeptical, the surgeon agreed to give it a try.
After only 15 minutes of Tuina, the surgeon immediately told Li that his back pain had significantly improved. He expressed his amazement, saying, "Seeing is believing; TCM really works."
Global students
In the early 2000s, as the pace of TCM expansion internationally accelerated, many Chinese universities successively launched international programs in TCM, welcoming people from around the world to come and learn about TCM techniques and culture in China.
Li's SHUTCM, for instance, has various international training courses and summer school projects, and began enrolling undergraduate students in TCM (acupuncture) with courses taught entirely in English in 2012. At the institution's invitation, Li later became an English-language instructor for international students at the university. At the classes for international students, Li usually downplays the abstract and difficult theoretical concepts in TCM, and focuses more on practical, effective techniques. "Tuina and acupuncture can show results quickly in clinical practice; sometimes pain relief can be achieved in just one or two minutes," he explained.
Iranian student Farimah Shokri shared a memorable moment in Li's class during a practical session in Tuina therapy. "I recall vividly how he demonstrated a specific Tuina technique that instantly alleviated chronic muscle pain in a patient," Shokri told the Global Times. "Witnessing this firsthand reinforced my confidence in TCM's efficacy and potential." Apart from practical techniques, Li also highlights the traditional Chinese culture embedded in TCM, which he believes is a vibrant channel to know about the profound Chinese culture and philosophy.
Shokri feels that studying TCM has undoubtedly deepened her appreciation and understanding of traditional Chinese culture. She believes that the most compelling Chinese philosophical concept is "yin and yang" that emphasizes the balance of opposing forces in all aspects of life.
Studying TCM in Shanghai since 2020, the now 25-year-old chose to become a TCM practitioner specializing in Tuina therapy after graduation. She joined a renowned TCM clinic in Iran, where she treats conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, stress, and insomnia. "Beyond clinical practice, I have also engaged in patient education, helping individuals understand the principles of TCM and how to integrate them into their daily lives to promote holistic health and well-being," she said.
Saša Balaneskoviki is a teacher of Qigong and Taijiquan (body exercises related to China's martial arts), and a practitioner of acupuncture and Tuina in Serbia. He learned the basics of Tuina from Li when studying acupuncture in Shanghai in 2017.
In his home country, Balaneskoviki has organized dozens of visits by Chinese TCM, Qigong, and Taijiquan professors and masters, and has also held conferences, workshops, and webinars under these themes, engaging in the overseas spread of TCM and traditional Chinese culture.
"TCM is well known in Serbia," he told the Global Times.
Growing recognition
TCM had spread to 196 countries and regions around the world, with the number of people treated in TCM exceeding one-third of the world's total population, reported the Xinhua News Agency in September 2023. With the establishment of more overseas TCM centers, clinics, and collaborative programs, TCM not only benefits people globally, but also serves as a strong bridge for people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries, gaining increasing recognition and praise overseas.
Li recalled an occasion, when he traveled to a US city for preliminary preparations for a China-US cooperative hospital project. This project was initially proposed, because the US believed that the city was facing a serious opioid abuse problem, and thought TCM seems to offer a potential solution.
There, Li met a private doctor of a senior US official, who complained about the pain in his hand. Li told him that the pain-relieving effects of acupuncture and Tuina could significantly replace opioid medications. Li then treated him with the "rolling manipulation" technique and "Yizhichan-pushing manipulation" for 10 minutes, and the results were quickly noticeable: "I feel so much better!" the private doctor exclaimed.
Li himself is vigorously involved in the formulation of international standards for TCM. Since 2016, he has been invited to participate in the revisions of the operational specifications for Tuina techniques and the standards for TCM terminology initiated by the WHO.
Earlier, at an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) meeting, when faced with a suggestion from South Korean experts to translate TCM as "Han Medicine," Li turned it down. "TCM was originated and flourished in China," he said. "We can't lose the word 'China' in the translation."
Now, Li has retired from SHUTCM, but he continues to see patients at a hospital in Shanghai, treating both Chinese and foreign patients with TCM. Like sparks spreading warmth, Li and his global students are promoting TCM culture in various ways across various fields.
For decades, they have witnessed the international community's journey with TCM from unfamiliarity to familiarity, and from skepticism to acceptance. This transformation is the result of the tireless efforts of many individuals like Li, as well as the growing confidence of Chinese people in their culture.
"TCM culture is one of the most representative aspects of the Chinese culture," Li told the Global Times. "Being able to contribute to the promotion of TCM, and to share with the world the precious concepts of Chinese culture and philosophy, I always feel deeply honored."
Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday announced the decision to take countermeasures against seven US military companies and relevant senior executives over recent military assistance and arms sales to China's Taiwan region.
Recently, the United States announced another substantial military assistance and arms sale to China's Taiwan region. Its "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" includes multiple negative sections on China. These seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, interfere in China's internal affairs, and undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to Foreign Ministry's announcement.
Pursuant to Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 15 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions, China hereby decides to take the following countermeasures against seven companies including Insitu, Inc., Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies, Inc., Raytheon Canada, Raytheon Australia, Aerkomm Inc. and Oceaneering International, Inc., and relevant senior executives, according to the statement.
Their movable and immovable properties, and other kinds of assets within China shall be frozen. All organizations and individuals within China shall be prohibited from engaging in transaction, cooperation and other activities with them, read the statement.
This decision shall come into force as of December 27, 2024, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Friday that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. The US's aiding "Taiwan independence" by arming Taiwan will only backfire, leading to self-inflicted consequences.
The China-related clauses in relevant US legislation are filled with Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias, distorting the facts to hype the "China threat," and using military support for Taiwan island as an excuse to increase US military spending and maintain US hegemony, which jeopardizes regional peace and stability, said Mao.
China urges the US side to adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, especially the provisions of the August 17 Communique and immediately stop arming Taiwan in any form, said Mao.
The US should adopt an objective and rational view of China's development and China-US relations, refrain from implementing the negative clauses in the relevant legislation, and stop taking actions or making statements that harm China's interests. China will continue to take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security, and development interests, said Mao.
