Beijing Youth Daily: It’s reported that the latest statistics show that China’s annual electricity consumption surpassed 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2025, and non-fossil fuel power capacity accounts for over 60 percent, contributing greatly to power generation. Some foreign commentators say that China has become the pacesetter in green production capacity. Against the backdrop of the turbulent international landscape and impact facing energy security, what does China’s green production capacity mean to Global South countries’ sustainable development?

Guo Jiakun: China’s green production capacity not only diversifies China’s own energy supply but also offers Global South countries great opportunities to achieve low-carbon transition by leaps and bounds.

High-quality and cost-effective new energy products and technologies from the Chinese companies meet developing countries’ urgent needs for sustainable and affordable energy, offer viable options to replace fossil fuel, and provide a new pathway straight to green development. In Africa, in recent years, China has worked with over half of African countries in clean energy. Hundreds of new energy programs have been put into operation, turning Africa’s resource endowments into growth drivers. Models such as “photovoltaic energy + agriculture” and “small-scale hydropower + farming” have eased electricity shortage in African rural areas, improved local people’s livelihood, and given a boost to socioeconomic development.

Green transition fuels the sustainable development of human society and will better ensure countries’ right to equal development. China stands ready to continue working with other parties to build a clean and beautiful world.

China-Arab TV: China said yesterday that it has received the United States’ invitation of joining the Board of Peace. Donald Trump said at a press briefing on Tuesday that the UN should continue, but the Board of Peace he proposed might replace it. What’s China’s comment? Will China join the so-called Board of Peace? (Similar question from TASS)

Guo Jiakun: We answered relevant questions yesterday on the Board of Peace.

On the UN, China always practices true multilateralism. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, China will stay firmly committed to safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

Reuters: The last two pandas in Japan will be returned to China next week. Does China intend to extend its giant panda loan agreement with Japan when that agreement expires this month? If China doesn’t supply new pandas to Japan, which is a tradition that began in 1972, what would this mean for the bilateral ties between the two countries?

Guo Jiakun: We’ve learned that based on the agreement between China and Japan, giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei living in Ueno Zoo in Tokyo will return to China as scheduled before February. For anything specific, I’d refer you to competent authorities. I know giant pandas are loved by many in Japan, and we welcome Japanese friends to come visit them in China.

DPA: It’s reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold a signing ceremony of the charter of the Board of Peace on Thursday in Davos. Will China send any representative to attend the event?

Guo Jiakun: We answered relevant questions yesterday on the Board of Peace. I have nothing more to add.

BBC: It’s been announced that China’s new embassy has been approved in London. Does the Chinese government have anything to say about this?

Guo Jiakun: Providing support and convenience for the construction of diplomatic premises is an international obligation of host countries. The planning proposal of the new Chinese embassy project is of high quality. The application and its approval are fully in line with international diplomatic practice as well as local legal regulations and procedures.

China-Arab TV: French President Emmanuel Macron in his speech in Davos said that “China is welcome, but what we need is more Chinese foreign direct investments in Europe.” How does China view President Macron’s statement?

Guo Jiakun: The China-EU economic and trade relations are mutually complementary and win-win in nature. The competitive advantage of Chinese products is not built on subsidies but is the combined result of huge research input, full market competition and the complete industrial chain. We never seek trade surplus; on top of being the world’s factory, we hope to be the world’s market too. We hope that the EU can have a long-term perspective and open attitude, and work with China in the same direction to promote the sustained and sound development of China-EU economic and trade ties. The Chinese government always encourages and supports willing and capable Chinese companies to invest and do business in Europe based on market principles. We hope the EU can provide a fair, nondiscriminatory, transparent and predictable market environment for Chinese companies.

CGTN: It’s reported that the EU Commission rolled out a new cybersecurity package on January 20. On the basis of a 5G security “toolbox,” the EU plans to forcibly de-risk Europe’s telecommunication networks by weeding high-risk third-country suppliers. Some commentators believe that the so-called “high-risk suppliers” have a political undertone, which aims to remove Chinese companies from Europe’s telecom networks citing security risks. What’s China’s comment?

Guo Jiakun: China noted relevant reports and expresses grave concern over that. Chinese companies have long been conducting lawful operation in Europe and are law-abiding and high-quality providers for the EU’s telecom and digital sector. They are never a security threat to European countries.

To forcefully limit or ban companies from the market without any evidence and based on non-technical standards seriously violates market principles and fair competition. This act of protectionism is yet another example of turning normal cooperation into political and security issues. Attempts to arbitrarily intervene in the market and violate economic rules don’t make one country safer but pay a huge price. Facts prove that in a handful of countries, phasing out quality, safe and secure Chinese telecom equipment not only stifles digital and cyberspace advancement, but also causes huge economic loss.

The European Commission dismissed the sheer fact that Chinese companies have provided secure and high-quality products, and that China and the EU have a sound foundation and potential for cooperation in digital network industry, but used security as a pretext for political manipulation. This not only gravely hinders the EU’s technological progress and economic growth, but also tarnishes its reputation for an open market and saps foreign companies’ confidence in investing in the EU. We urge the EU to stop pursuing the wrong path of protectionism. China will do what is necessary to defend Chinese companies’ lawful rights and interests.

Bloomberg: We just want to ask about Jamieson Greer’s comments. He floated another potential round of trade negotiations with China and he said “There’s a chance that we might meet before and then try to have some kind of further agreement on things we can trade between us that are non-sensitive.” He said this at Davos yesterday. We’re wondering if the Foreign Ministry could comment on whether China and the U.S. are considering such a meeting and if so, where would it take place? We also want to ask about the embassy: if China will now allow the UK to do its renovation on its embassy in China and if UK’s Keir Starmer will visit Beijing this month?

Guo Jiakun: On your first question, I’d refer you to competent authorities for anything specific. China and the U.S. need to jointly implement the important common understandings reached between the two presidents and inject more certainty and stability into China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation and the world economy.

On your second question, China always follows the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and relevant laws and regulations in handling the planning application of the premises of the British embassy in China.

On the visit you mentioned, I have nothing to share at the moment. In a turbulent and volatile world, China and the UK as permanent members of the UN Security Council will undoubtedly benefit the world and the two countries themselves by stepping up exchanges and cooperation.

BBC: The United States’ President threatened more tariffs on European countries that don’t go along with his wishes on Greenland. Given that China was able to resist the pressure of Donald Trump’s administration with these tariffs, does the Chinese government have any advice to these European countries as to how they should handle these threats?

Guo Jiakun: China will not comment on the relations between European countries and the U.S. On Greenland, we’ve stated China’s position on multiple occasions. As for the relations between China and Europe, China always upholds the principle of mutual respect and win-win cooperation in advancing its relations with European countries. We also hope that European countries can work with China in the same direction.

BBC: China and the U.S. are in theory rivals for global power and seeing the chaos that has been caused by the Trump administration, especially the divisions within the West and NATO collapsing if Donald Trump goes over his threats of Greenland. Now in one way, some observers think that’s great for China because the Chinese government says “look at us in the world and look at them in the world” and in a way, the Chinese government might welcome this chaos. But in another sense, obviously it’s also harming global trade and is disrupting global supply chains. Does the Chinese government welcome this chaos in the West caused by the Trump administration or how does it view this?

Guo Jiakun: China follows an independent foreign policy of peace. We conduct friendly exchanges with other countries based on mutual respect and equality and stay committed to acting as a positive and stable force for good. We have no intention and will not compete for influence with any country. We always maintain that no matter how the international landscape may evolve, what serves the common interests of all parties in the international community is that we uphold the international system with the UN at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.