Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on June 23, 2026

CCTV: The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) kicked off yesterday in Shunyi District of Beijing, which has attracted more than 1,200 Chinese and foreign exhibitors. U.S. companies and institutions continue to form the largest group among foreign exhibitors. We've witnessed multiple China-hosted expos recently: the China-South Asia Expo that concluded last week in Kunming and the China-Eurasia Expo that will kick off the day after tomorrow in Urumqi. Analysts say that as some countries are setting up barriers and pushing for protectionism, China's choice is to further open its doors wider. What is your comment?

Guo Jiakun: Stable global industrial and supply chains are what underpin a healthy world economy and require collective efforts. As a responsible major country, China actively taps into its strengths of a complete industrial system and super-sized market and strives to keep the world economic network unimpeded in order to ensure that industrial and supply chains continue to function as a public good. The CISCE is the world's first national-level expo focused on supply chains. It provides a platform for Chinese and foreign enterprises to showcase their supply chains, ecosystems and application scenarios and serves as a bridge for seeking cooperation partners and solutions. This CISCE has attracted more than 1,200 exhibitors and participants from 85 countries, regions and international organizations, with foreign-invested exhibitors making up more than 36 percent of the total. More than 65 percent of the exhibitors are Fortune Global 500 firms and industry leaders. Their enthusiasm reflects the commitment to the mega-market China has to offer and their confidence in the prospect of the Chinese economy.

An open China offers vast opportunities. The China International Import Expo (CIIE), China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), China International Supply Chain Expo, as well as the China-South Asia Expo and China-Eurasia Expo you mentioned are all examples of China's high-standard opening up. We invite global companies to tap into the potential of China's mega market, share in the dividends brought by China's high-quality development and build industrial and supply chains that are truly win-win.

RT: Media reports say that Ukrainian defense companies are seeking cooperation in Asia, including possible combat drone production in Japan. And Russia has warned many times that Japan's support for Ukraine could draw it deeper into the conflict and even prolong it. Is China concerned about growing military and drone cooperation between Ukraine and Japan? In your opinion could this undermine peace and stability in Asia?

Guo Jiakun: China always believes that state-to-state cooperation should be conducive to regional peace and stability.

In recent years, Japan has been pursuing remilitarization at full throttle, developing powerful offensive intermediate and long-range weapons, easing restrictions on export of lethal weapons, engaging in frequent interactions with countries from outside the region, expanding the scope of activities of its Self-Defence Forces, and building a combat-ready operational system. This is Japan trying to break free from the constraints of its Constitution, international law, and its "exclusively defense-oriented" principle. This is Japan challenging the postwar international order. Japan portrays itself as a "peace-loving country," but its actions are in the very opposite direction. The malevolent emergence of neo-militarism in Japan is putting regional peace and stability under threat. The international community must stay on high alert and take resolute countermeasures.

The Hindu: Yesterday in New Delhi, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that it was essential for India and China to resume dialogue mechanisms between the two sides. I was wondering if you could elaborate on that? And what are the dialogues that China would like to see resumed. Also, following yesterday's talks in New Delhi, is there any agreement between the two sides on holding the next round of talks between the Special Representatives?

Guo Jiakun: Director Wang Yi is attending the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security in New Delhi. He has met with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and a readout has been released, which you may refer to. The China-India border area is generally stable and the two sides maintain open communication channels on border-related issues. Both sides are actively implementing the common understandings reached in the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question, and are working hard in preparation for the 25th round of talks.

DPA: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation yesterday. Does the foreign ministry have any comment on this? How will his resignation affect China-UK relations?

Guo Jiakun: This is the UK's internal affair. We have no comment on it. China and the UK are both permanent members of the UN Security Council and major economies. A long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides serves the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples and also contributes to world peace, stability and prosperity. The two sides need to work in the same direction, deepen bilateral cooperation and coordination in multilateral affairs, and jointly sustain the momentum of improvement and growth in bilateral relations.