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The 31st Summer Universiade for University Students was grandly opened in Chengdu on the evening of the 28th.The foreign leaders who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Universiade are: President Joko of Indonesia, President Ghazvani of Mauritania, President Ndayismiye of Burundi, President Ali of Guyana and Prime Minister Garibashvili of Georgia.

From 24th to 25th, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office, was invited to attend the 13th BRICS High Representative Meeting on Security Affairs held in Johannesburg, and visited Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Türkiye before and after the meeting. On the 28th, Wang Yi met with Guyana's Foreign Minister Todd as requested in Chengdu.

Spokesperson Mao Ning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Pacific island countries are not the "backyard" of any country, and China is not interested in competing with any other country for influence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense have voiced their firm opposition and made solemn representations to the Japanese side.

Home diplomacy has once again begun

The 31st Summer Universiade for University Students was grandly opened on the evening of the 28th in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

The foreign leaders who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Universiade and visited China this time include: President Joko of the Republic of Indonesia, President Ghazvani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, President Ndayismiya of the Republic of Burundi, President Ali of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and Prime Minister Garibashvili of Georgia.

This is the third face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state in a year. Last July, Zoko visited Beijing. At that time, Zoko set two records: China was the first stop of Zoko's first East Asian tour after the pandemic, and he was also the first foreign leader to welcome after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

This year, there are two commemorative "10th anniversaries" in the development of relations between China and Indonesia.

The first is the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The second is the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's proposal to build a closer China-ASEAN community of destiny. President Xi Jinping pointed out that China is willing to deepen its comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN, support Indonesia in assuming the rotating presidency of ASEAN this year, and lead ASEAN to adhere to strategic independence, unity and self-improvement, and jointly build a regional stability center and development highland.

During the three annual talks and meetings, the capitals of the two countries discussed the scheduled opening of the Yawan high-speed railway in August this year.

The Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway will open on schedule in August this year, and strategic projects such as the construction of Indonesia's new capital and the development of the North Kalimantan Industrial Park, in which China actively participates, are progressing smoothly.

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Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan took a group photo with the distinguished guests. Photo On July 28, President Xi Jinping also met with President Ghazwani of Mauritania, President Ndaismiye of Burundi, President Ali of Guyana, and Prime Minister Gari Bashvili of Georgia who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Universiade.

At the end of last year, we jointly attended the first China-Arab States Summit and held meetings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reached many important consensus. I believe that your visit to China this time will create a new blueprint for the future of bilateral relations.

When meeting with Burundian President Ndayismiye, Xi Jinping emphasized that China is willing to provide Africa with new opportunities with its own new development, and work with African brothers including Burundi to implement the results of the Dakar meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Jointly build the "Belt and Road" cooperation, promote the docking of the global development initiative with the AU's "Agenda 2063" to achieve common development and common progress.

China has always supported the unity, self-improvement, development and prosperity of Caribbean countries, and is willing to work together with Canada to build a closer community with a shared future between China and Canada. I hope that the Guinean side will continue to play a positive role in the development of China's relations with Caribbean countries.

Both sides should take this as a new starting point, adhere to planning the bilateral relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective, promote the healthy and stable development of the China Georgia strategic partnership, and provide assistance for the development and revitalization of each country.

Wang Yi as Minister of Foreign Affairs

From July 24 to 25, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office, was invited to attend the 13th BRICS High Representative Meeting on Security Affairs held in Johannesburg and visited Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Türkiye before and after the meeting.

During this visit, in addition to attending the meeting, Wang Yi met intensively with Kenyan President Ruto, Kenyan Foreign Minister Mutua, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demek, Indian National Security Adviser Dovar, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Patrushev, Chief Special Adviser to the President of Brazil Amorim, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ahmadian, Foreign Minister Pandor of South Africa, South African leader of the BRICS Conference, South African Presidential Minister Entsavini, Foreign Minister Fedan of Türkiye, President Erdogan of Türkiye and other dignitaries and officials. In addition, South African President Ramaphosa, who was not in Johannesburg during the conference, also had a phone conversation with Wang Yi.

The "Global South" is a collection of emerging market countries and developing countries. On July 25th local time, Wang Yi proposed four proposals to strengthen cooperation among the "Global South" countries during his attendance at the BRICS High Representative Conference on Security Affairs in Johannesburg: first, to eliminate conflicts and jointly build peace; The second is to revitalize vitality and promote development together; Thirdly, we must be open and inclusive, and strive for progress together; The fourth is to unite and work together to discuss and cooperate.

The fourth meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress was held on the 25th, and after a vote, it was decided to appoint Wang Yi as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the Minister's resume and speech this week.

Wang Yi Meets with Guyana's Foreign Minister Todd. According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on July 28th, Wang Yi, the recently concluded Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Guyana's Foreign Minister Todd at an invitation in Chengdu.

China is not interested in competing with any other country for influence

In recent days, South Pacific countries have received a rare visit from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin at the same time - Antony Blinken visited the South Pacific island country again since May this year, while Austin visited Papua New Guinea for the first time as the incumbent U.S. Defense Minister. It is reported that Antony Blinken and Austin will also meet in Australia to hold the annual "2+2" talks on foreign affairs and national defense.

In the past two years, driven by the so-called "Indo Pacific strategy", the United States has significantly strengthened its presence in the South Pacific region. On July 26th, the new embassy of the United States in Tonga opened, marking the first time an embassy has been opened since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Canada 51 years ago. Since the beginning of this year, the United States has reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands, which has been closed for 30 years, and established a new embassy in Vanuatu. In addition, the first United States Pacific Island Countries Summit was also held in Washington, D.C. last September.

It is reported that Antony Blinken discredited China's "problematic" behavior, "predatory" economic activities and investment methods that encourage corruption when meeting reporters in Tonga on the 26th.

Pacific island countries are not the backyard of any country, and China is not interested in competing with any country for influence or seeking so-called "geopolitical presence" or "sphere of influence".

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense have made solemn representations to the Japanese side

On the 28th, the Japanese Ministry of Defense released the 2023 Defense White Paper, hyping up China's military threats and expressing concerns about China's military development and maritime and air military activities. It stated that it will further increase its defense budget and strengthen its defense capabilities. The white paper also portrays the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. Mao Ning responded on the same day by stating that Japan's new version of the Defense White Paper rudely interferes in China's internal affairs, arbitrarily smears China's normal defense development and military activities in the sea and air, deliberately exaggerates the so-called China threat, and creates regional tensions. The Chinese side expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this and has made solemn representations to the Japanese side.

On the 28th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference.Mao Ning stated on the 25th that senior officials in the Japanese defense department have disregarded the basic norms of international relations and the principles of the four political documents between China and Japan, and have rudely interfered in China's internal affairs, damaging the political foundation of China Japan relations. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this and has made solemn representations to Japan.

On the 29th, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, Tan Kefei, also answered questions from reporters regarding the Japanese government's adoption of the 2023 version of the Defense White Paper. Tan Kefei stated that the new version of the Japanese Defense White Paper adheres to its erroneous understanding of China, deliberately portrays the so-called "Chinese military threat", smears and hypes up the normal construction, development, and military activities of the Chinese military, rudely interferes in China's internal affairs, and stirs up regional tensions. We firmly oppose this and have made solemn representations to the Japanese side.

Tan Kefei answered questions from reporters regarding the Japanese government's adoption of the 2023 version of the Defense White Paper. Tan Kefei pointed out that the Chinese military has always been a steadfast force in maintaining world peace and stability, never challenging anyone, let alone threatening anyone. China is a staunch defender and builder of the international maritime rule of law, with a consistent and clear stance on maritime issues. Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and the One China principle is related to the political foundation of Sino Japanese relations and is an insurmountable bottom line.