(19 Aug 2025)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beijing, China – 19 August 2025
1. Wide of news conference
2. Wide of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“China has always believed that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way to resolve the Ukraine crisis. We support all efforts conducive to peace.”
4. Phone recording briefing
5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear. China is not the creator of the crisis, nor a party to it. But from the very first day of the crisis, China has maintained an objective and impartial stance and has consistently promoted peace talks.”
6. Mid of reporter
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“I am not aware of the situation mentioned in the media reports. What I can tell you is that we are willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with relevant countries and regions to jointly maintain the stability of global production and supply chains.”
8. Wide of reporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic partners. I believe China-Pakistan relations will not be affected by third parties and are certainly not targeted any third party. As to the India-Pakistan relations, I would like to say that both India and Pakistan are important neighbors of China. We are committed to developing friendly and cooperative relations with both India and Pakistan.”
10. Mid of reporters
11. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“Regarding the issues between India and Pakistan, we hope that India and Pakistan can find a proper solution. China is also willing, in accordance with the wishes of both sides, to play a positive role in this regard.”
12. Wide of reporters
13. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“Elections are Myanmar’s internal affairs. On the Myanmar issue, China has always called on all parties and factions in Myanmar to bear in mind the long-term interests of the country and the nation, conduct dialogue and reconciliation within the framework of the constitution and laws, restore national and social stability as soon as possible, and advance the political transition process.”
14. Mid of reporter
15. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“China’s basic position on the Korean Peninsula issue remains unchanged. We hope all parties will face the root causes and crux of the Peninsula issue squarely, jointly work to maintain peace and stability on the Peninsula, and promote the political resolution process of the Peninsula issue.”
16. Various of news conference
STORYLINE:
China on Tuesday reaffirmed support for “all efforts conducive to peace” in Ukraine, following high-level talks in Washington between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and a number of European leaders.
Asked about the gathering at the daily news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believed that "dialogue and negotiation" were the only way to resolve the conflict.
On a different subject, Mao said she was “not aware” of a reported Chinese decision to lift restrictions on the export of rare earth to India.
The foreign minister is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday before traveling to Pakistan for talks.
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