China MOFA Highlights

(23 Jan 2026)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:

MOFA Highlights
Spokesperson: Guo Jiakun
Date: 23 January 2026
Duration: 03 min 06 sec

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beijing, China - 23 January 2026

1. UN experts yesterday expressed deep concern regarding persistent allegations of forced labour affecting Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz minority groups as well as Tibetans within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and across other parts of China. What’s China’s response?

The Chinese government has been committed to promoting and protecting human rights. The development and progress in Xinjiang and Tibet are evident to all and leave no room for denigration. The so-called concerns raised by certain experts are purely fabricated and completely unfounded.
We urge the relevant special mechanism experts to respect basic facts, follow the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate Holders, and perform their duties impartially and objectively. They should not become tools or accomplices of anti-China forces.

2. The US has said it will allow China to purchase Venezuelan oil, but that the price must not fall below a certain level. What is China’s response to this, and will China comply with the U.S. regulations?

Venezuela is a sovereign country and has the right to independently choose its cooperation partners.

3. U.S. President Donald Trump said today that the US is dispatching a large fleet to Iran. Previously, Washington and Tehran have issued tough statements for several consecutive days. What is China’s comment on this?

China hopes that Iran will maintain national stability, hopes all parties will cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialogue.

4. TikTok announced the establishment of a joint venture controlled by the U.S. side to conduct business in the US. U.S. President Trump said he welcomed this move. What is the Foreign Ministry’s response?

Regarding the specific question, I would refer you to the competent Chinese authorities. China’s position on the TikTok issue is consistent and clear.

5. Russian President Putin confirmed during a meeting with a U.S. delegation that Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine will hold trilateral talks on security issues in the UAE from January 23 to 24. What is China’s comment on this?

China’s position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear. Dialogue and negotiations are the only correct path to resolving the Ukraine crisis.

6. It is reported that U.S. President Trump will visit China in April, and that Chinese leaders will visit the US later this year. Can the spokesperson confirm this?

Regarding China–U.S. relations that you mentioned, the steady development of China–U.S. relations serves the common interests of the two peoples and meets the shared expectations of the international community. Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable leading role in China–U.S. relations. As for the specific issues you mentioned, I have no information to provide at this time.

7. Can you confirm that UK Prime Minister Starmer will visit China next week?

Against the backdrop of a turbulent and unsettled international landscape, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, it is in the interests of both countries and the world for China and the UK to enhance exchanges and cooperation. Regarding the specific visit you mentioned, we will release information in due course.

8. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi formally dissolved the lower house today. What is China’s comment?

This is Japan’s internal affair, and we have no comment.

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