Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning answered journalists’ questions at a press conference. At the press conference, Ning answered questions about the protests in Iran and the tensions between Iran and the US.
An American journalist asked Ning about the protests in Iran. Ning responded as follows:
“China hopes the Iranian government and people will overcome the current difficulties and uphold stability in the country. China always opposes interference in other countries’ internal affairs, advocates that all countries’ sovereignty and security should be fully protected by international law, and opposes the use or threat of force in international relations. We call on parties to act in ways conducive to peace and stability in the Middle East.”
Ning responded to a question about whether any Chinese people were injured or killed in the protests in Iran with the following answer.
“We are following closely the situation in Iran. So far we have not received report about Chinese casualties in the country. We will do everything we can to protect the safety of Chinese nationals in Iran. We would like to remind Chinese nationals there to follow the developments of the local security situation, and take necessary measures to keep themselves safe. Those in need for help can contact the Chinese Embassy in Iran or dial the consular service hotline.”
A journalist asked about the possibility of Trump responding “hit very hard to Iran”, Mao Ning replied:
“We stand against interference in other countries’ internal affairs, advocate that all countries’ sovereignty and security should be fully protected, and oppose using or threatening to use force in international relations.”
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
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