Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 23, 2026 April 23, 2026
People's Daily: As the increasing spillover effects of the situation in the Middle East put a heavy strain on people's livelihoods and development across the globe, China hosted the third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, during which the List of Deliverables for a Shared Future Actions Plan was released. Could you offer more information on the event?
Is the conference of any special relevance given the current international background? Guo Jiakun: This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by President Xi Jinping.
Over the past five years, the GDI, starting as a cooperation concept proposed by China, has grown into a tested international consensus with proven results, injecting vitality into the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It has been endorsed and supported by international organizations including the UN and over 100 countries.
More than 80 countries have joined the Group of Friends of the GDI. Nearly 100 countries, regions and international organizations have signed GDI cooperation documents with China.
To date, under the framework of the GDI, over 1,800 cooperation projects have been carried out, and more than 200,000 personnel from developing countries have received various types of training. All this has boosted progress in global development.
In a world fraught with changes and turbulence, solidarity and cooperation is the only right choice. China stands ready to work with all sides to take the implementation of the GDI as a platform to accelerate implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, pool development resources, consolidate the foundation for development, stay committed to peaceful development, foster an enabling environment for open development, and ensure that the fruits of development benefit more people.
We look forward to sharing with all countries opportunities presented by our 15th Five-Year Plan and development dividends brought by Chinese-style modernization to jointly open up a new horizon for global development. State Department criticized China for influencing three African nations to not let Lai Ching-te fly through their airspace.
Does the Foreign Ministry have a response or comment? Guo Jiakun: There is but one China in the world.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing consensus in the world.
It is where the public opinion trends and the arc of history bends, and the right thing to do. It is fully just for China to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for relevant countries to safeguard the one-China principle.
The U.S.'s irresponsible accusations are nothing but a mischaracterization of the facts and truth. China firmly opposes it and will never accept it.
China urges the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, stop using the Taiwan question to interfere in China's internal affairs, stop supporting and consolidating the so-called "diplomatic allies" of Taiwan region, and stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. CGTN: The latest statistics released by the World Travel & Tourism Council show that China's travel and tourism economy grew by 9.9 percent in 2025, more than twice as fast as the global average, and that China could become the world's largest tourism economy by 2030.
We noted that more and more foreign tourists are changing the way they travel in China from simply sightseeing to an immersive experience, and from having a glimpse into China to being integrated into the country. Guo Jiakun: Over recent years, "China Travel" has gained increasing popularity and we've seen many positive feedbacks from foreign travelers who have been to China.
Convenient mobile apps, high-speed transportation network and safe streets late at night in China deeply impressed foreign visitors. In the first quarter of 2026, the number of foreigners who entered China visa-free continued to increase, up by nearly 30 percent year-on-year.
Come to China and discover its true charm beyond imagination. As we embrace the spring and summer season, we welcome more foreign friends to come to China visa-free and have an immersive experience of the country where ancient history meets modern marvels.
People's Daily: As the increasing spillover effects of the situation in the Middle East put a heavy strain on people's livelihoods and development across the globe, China hosted the third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, during which the List of Deliverables for a Shared Future Actions Plan was released. Could you offer more information on the event?
Is the conference of any special relevance given the current international background? Guo Jiakun: This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by President Xi Jinping.
Over the past five years, the GDI, starting as a cooperation concept proposed by China, has grown into a tested international consensus with proven results, injecting vitality into the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It has been endorsed and supported by international organizations including the UN and over 100 countries.
More than 80 countries have joined the Group of Friends of the GDI. Nearly 100 countries, regions and international organizations have signed GDI cooperation documents with China.
To date, under the framework of the GDI, over 1,800 cooperation projects have been carried out, and more than 200,000 personnel from developing countries have received various types of training. All this has boosted progress in global development.
In a world fraught with changes and turbulence, solidarity and cooperation is the only right choice. China stands ready to work with all sides to take the implementation of the GDI as a platform to accelerate implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, pool development resources, consolidate the foundation for development, stay committed to peaceful development, foster an enabling environment for open development, and ensure that the fruits of development benefit more people.
We look forward to sharing with all countries opportunities presented by our 15th Five-Year Plan and development dividends brought by Chinese-style modernization to jointly open up a new horizon for global development. State Department criticized China for influencing three African nations to not let Lai Ching-te fly through their airspace.
Does the Foreign Ministry have a response or comment? Guo Jiakun: There is but one China in the world.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and a prevailing consensus in the world.
It is where the public opinion trends and the arc of history bends, and the right thing to do. It is fully just for China to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for relevant countries to safeguard the one-China principle.
The U.S.'s irresponsible accusations are nothing but a mischaracterization of the facts and truth. China firmly opposes it and will never accept it.
China urges the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués, stop using the Taiwan question to interfere in China's internal affairs, stop supporting and consolidating the so-called "diplomatic allies" of Taiwan region, and stop sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. CGTN: The latest statistics released by the World Travel & Tourism Council show that China's travel and tourism economy grew by 9.9 percent in 2025, more than twice as fast as the global average, and that China could become the world's largest tourism economy by 2030.
We noted that more and more foreign tourists are changing the way they travel in China from simply sightseeing to an immersive experience, and from having a glimpse into China to being integrated into the country. Guo Jiakun: Over recent years, "China Travel" has gained increasing popularity and we've seen many positive feedbacks from foreign travelers who have been to China.
Convenient mobile apps, high-speed transportation network and safe streets late at night in China deeply impressed foreign visitors. In the first quarter of 2026, the number of foreigners who entered China visa-free continued to increase, up by nearly 30 percent year-on-year.
Come to China and discover its true charm beyond imagination. As we embrace the spring and summer season, we welcome more foreign friends to come to China visa-free and have an immersive experience of the country where ancient history meets modern marvels.
