Xinhua News Agency: Former president of Romania Ion Iliescu passed away recently. What’s China’s comment on this?

Guo Jiakun: Former president Iliescu is an important leader of Romania and old friend of the Chinese people. He made important contribution to the development of China-Romania relations and friendly cooperation between our two countries. 

We deeply mourn the passing of former president Iliescu and extend our sincere sympathies to the Romanian government and people as well as former president Iliescu’s family.

Yonhap News Agency: The ROK government has decided to temporarily allow visa-free entry for tourist groups from China starting from September 29. China has extended its visa-free policy to ordinary passport holders from the ROK since the end of last year. What is China’s comment? (Similar question from News 1 Korea)

Guo Jiakun: China and the ROK are important neighbors. Enhancing people-to-people exchange is in the common interests of both peoples.

Bloomberg: Two Chinese nationals were charged with sending advanced AI chips made by Nvidia Corp. to China in violation of U.S. export restrictions, the U.S. Justice Department said. What is the Foreign Ministry’s comment? (Similar question from Reuters)

Guo Jiakun: China opposes the U.S. politicizing tech and trade issues and using them as weapons to maliciously blockade and go after China. The U.S. should earnestly protect the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals. 

Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to place an additional 25 percent tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil. What is China’s comment?

Guo Jiakun: China’s opposition to the abuse of tariffs is consistent and clear.