(18 Jun 2025)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beijing – 18 June 2025
1. Wide of news conference
2. Wide of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“As of now, under the coordination of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies and consulates in Iran, and with the active support of neighboring countries, 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas, and over 1,000 more are currently in the process of evacuation.”
4. Reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“Chinese embassies and consulates in neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have sent task forces to assist Chinese citizens passing the border ports and help with their temporary resettlement and return to China afterwards. Some Chinese nationals have also been safely evacuated from Israel. China expresses its gratitude for the strong support and assistance provided by the relevant countries. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant diplomatic missions will continue to make every effort to help with the evacuation of Chinese citizens.”
6. Reporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“China is deeply worried about the current developments and expresses serious concern. China opposes any actions that violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and infringe on the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of other countries. The further escalation of tensions in the Middle East does not serve the interests of any party. Countries with special influence on Israel should adopt an objective and fair stance and fulfill their due responsibilities by playing a positive and constructive role in de-escalating the situation and preventing further conflict.”
8. Reporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“The G7 Summit once again manipulated China-related issues, making groundless accusations on issues of Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the East China Sea, smearing China’s so-called overcapacity and market distortion, interfering in China’s internal affairs, and violating the basic norms of international relations. China firmly opposes this and has lodged solemn protests with the relevant parties.”
10. Reporters
11. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson:
“China remains committed to a high level of openness and will continue to provide a vast market and development opportunities for European enterprises. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with the EU, properly handle trade differences, and achieve mutual benefit and common development. At the same time, we firmly oppose any attempts to harm China’s development rights or to sacrifice China’s interests for their own gain.”
12. Various of news briefing
STORYLINE:
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas, with more than 1,000 others currently in the process of evacuation, supported by both Chinese and foreign governments.
Chinese diplomatic missions in neighboring Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have sent task forces to assist the evacuation, the ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, expressing appreciation for the support from the countries.
Guo also noted that some Chinese nationals have been safely evacuated from Israel, though he did not provide specific numbers.
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