Shenzhen TV: It was reported that members and associate members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a statement recently, attacking and vilifying the decision of the Hong Kong police to issue arrest warrants on persons involved in the illegal election of the so-called “Hong Kong Parliament,” and referring it as “transnational repression.” What is your comment?

Lin Jian: China strongly deplores and firmly opposes members of the G7 and relevant Western countries and institutions making irresponsible comments on the law enforcement activities of the Hong Kong SAR government.

The law enforcement actions taken by the Hong Kong police against anti-China, destabilizing persons overseas are in accordance with the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and are in line with international law and common practices. They are lawful, justified, and necessary. Relevant countries’ accusations of so-called “transnational repression” against the Hong Kong police are utterly groundless. Certain country has abused “long-arm jurisdiction” and imposed illicit unilateral sanctions, while attacking and smearing the legitimate law enforcement actions of the Hong Kong police, fully exposing its hypocrisy and double standards.

Let me emphasize once again that the central government of China firmly supports the Hong Kong police in taking lawful actions against anti-China, destabilizing fugitives overseas and organizations to safeguard national security and ensure Hong Kong’s long-term stability. We urge the relevant countries and institutions to stop emboldening anti-China troublemakers and stop interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Reuters: Do you have a comment on the report saying that according to sources, Chinese officials have told experts in Washington that China wants the U.S. to ease export controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, a critical component for artificial intelligence chips, as part of a trade deal? The report says that China is much more worried about HBM controls because they seriously constrain the ability of Chinese companies, including Huawei, to develop their own AI chips. Can the Chinese side confirm that? What is your comment?

Lin Jian: I would refer you to competent authorities for the specifics. China’s position on opposing the politicization and weaponization of tech and trade issues, and on malicious blockade and suppression against China, is consistent and clear. Such practices disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains and are in no one’s interests.

The New York Times: Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any comment on whether China has an arrangement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen not to attack Chinese-owned ships, and also not to attack ships owned by other countries that start off from Chinese ports? A sharp increase in ships carrying cars from China through the Red Sea and Suez Canal has been reported. None of these ships are being attacked by the Houthis. By contrast, European and Japanese shipping lines that are carrying cars are still going all the way around the southern end of Africa. Some shipping experts are also saying that this shows China has a deal with Iran, which backs the Houthis, to protect Chinese shipping. Is this true?

Lin Jian: The Red Sea waters are important routes for international trade in goods and energy. China opposes harassment to civilian ships, and calls on relevant parties to jointly keep the shipping lanes through the Red Sea safe in accordance with the law, and in the meanwhile earnestly respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries along the Red Sea. As a major responsible country, China has been playing a positive role for alleviating tensions since the escalation of the situation in the Red Sea, and will continue to contribute effort to restoring peace and tranquility in the Red Sea at an early date.

EFE: Tomorrow the 90-day trade truce agreed upon by China and the United States in May on suspending 24 percentage points of the tariffs expires. Will there be any official announcement about it? Has China received any notification from the U.S. about the final decision? China said that the two sides agreed to extend the truce, while the U.S. said that President Trump would make the final decision. (Similar question from NHK)

Lin Jian: I would refer you to competent authorities for the specifics. We hope the U.S. will work with China to implement the important common understandings reached by the two presidents during the phone call, make good use of the economic and trade consultation mechanism, and work for positive outcomes on the basis of equality, respect, and mutual benefit.

Reuters: It was reported that Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the U.S. government 15 percent of their revenues from chip sales in China, under an arrangement to obtain export licenses for the semiconductors. What is China’s comment? (Similar question from BBC)

Lin Jian: China has made its position clear more than once on the U.S. export of chips to China.

Asahi Shimbun: According to reports, when a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel mistakenly entered China’s territorial waters off the coast of Zhejiang Province in July last year, the Chinese side fired at least two warning shots. The report claims that due to an operational error, the vessel’s electronic chart failed to display the boundary between international waters and other countries’ territorial waters. Can you confirm this? If true, what is China’s comment?

Lin Jian: On a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel intruding into China’s territorial waters in July last year, the Chinese side has already stated its position. In accordance with relevant stipulations of Chinese laws, foreign military vessels must obtain approval from the Chinese government before entering China’s territorial waters. For foreign military vessels that enter China’s territorial waters without approval, the Chinese side will handle the matter in accordance with the laws and regulations.

Bloomberg: A Chinese ship apparently targeted a Philippine vessel with water cannon near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea early Monday. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson said in a post on X that Philippine vessels and fishermen encountered “hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions” from Chinese vessels in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. Would the Foreign Ministry like to respond?

Lin Jian: Huangyan Dao has always been China’s territory. On August 11, the Philippines sent multiple Coast Guard vessels, official vessels and so-called fishing vessels to intrude into the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, and in the meanwhile, Philippine military aircraft also intruded into the air space of Huangyan Dao. The Philippines’ moves seriously infringed upon China’s sovereignty and rights and interests, and seriously harmed peace and stability at sea. These moves are of a malign nature. It is legitimate and lawful for China to do what is necessary to safeguard our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with the law.

Facts have proven once again that the Philippines’ intentional infringement and provocative activities at sea are the root cause for the tensions. China urges the Philippines to stop the infringement and provocative activities at once and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve to safeguard our lawful rights and interests.

Bloomberg: It was reported that the Italian government wants to reduce or cancel Chinese stakes in a series of key Italian companies including Pirelli, Ansaldo, and CDP Reti to avoid problems with the Trump administration. Pirelli, for example, could be subject to a sales ban in the U.S. due to Sinochem’s shareholding. What’s the Foreign Ministry’s comment? 

Lin Jian: China-Italy investment cooperation is mutually beneficial and never targets any third party, nor should it be disrupted by any third party. The Chinese government supports Chinese companies in carrying out international cooperation based on market principles. We hope Italy will provide Chinese companies with a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment, and earnestly protect their lawful rights and interests.

Al Jazeera: It was reported that early this morning Beijing time, Israel killed five Al Jazeera correspondents in an air strike, adding the number of correspondents being killed to 237 since Israel launched the large-scale military operation. What is China’s comment on Israel’s operations? Some countries proposed measures to help refugees from Gaza, but this could lead to a repeat of the history of the Palestinian diaspora in 1948. Is China willing to take measures to prevent the tragedy in the Palestinian history from happening again? What effort will China make? 

Lin Jian: We mourn for the correspondents who tragically lost their lives in the conflict. China opposes all moves that harm civilians and condemn violence targeting correspondents. China urges Israel to stop its military operation in Gaza at once, fully resume access to humanitarian supplies, avoid humanitarian crisis of a greater scale, and cool down the situation as soon as possible.