China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed a wide range of international issues during a regular press briefing, including Beijing’s disaster relief assistance to Nepal, Japan’s position on World War II history, relations with Qatar, artificial intelligence cooperation, the upcoming BRICS summit in India, and Taiwan’s status under UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
China Sends Fourth Batch of Emergency Relief Supplies to Nepal
Responding to questions about China’s assistance for Nepal’s disaster relief efforts, Mao Ning said that China had dispatched its fourth batch of emergency relief supplies to Nepal.
According to Mao, the latest shipment included transportation equipment, lighting equipment and mortuary supplies to support rescue and relief operations in affected areas.
She said that assistance was being mobilized from across China. The China Foundation for Rural Development has sent personnel to affected communities in Nepal to establish temporary shelters and provide daily necessities and basic medical services.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Enterprises Association in Nepal recently delivered the first batch of funds donated for disaster relief operations.
Mao said China would continue supporting Nepal during the difficult period.
“China will continue standing firmly with Nepal to overcome this challenging time together,” she said.
China Responds to Japan’s Comments on WWII History
Mao Ning was also asked about the Japanese government’s recent request to Russia to remove a monument commemorating the victory over Japanese militarism.
Japan reportedly argued that the monument affected the feelings of the Japanese people. The Japanese side also claimed that the “Enemy State Clauses” contained in the UN Charter had become obsolete.
Mao said that correctly viewing and treating history remained an important measure of Japan’s commitment to peaceful development.
She noted that Japan joined the United Nations after admitting to its militarist crimes and recognizing the UN Charter in its entirety.
According to Mao, the “Enemy State Clauses,” which were established as a special set of rules concerning states defeated during World War II, remain valid.
She also pointed out that 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials.
Mao urged Japan to learn from history, make a complete break with militarism and demonstrate its commitment to peace through concrete actions.
She said Japan should earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through its actions.
China and Qatar Seek New Progress in Strategic Partnership
Addressing the visit of Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Mao said that China and Qatar are strategic partners.
The Qatari leader visited China from September 7 to 8.
Mao said China attaches great importance to its relations with Qatar and views the visit as an opportunity to promote further progress in bilateral relations.
During the visit, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations.
Mao said that China would release further details regarding the visit and its outcomes through official readouts.
China Expands AI Training and Cooperation With Developing Countries
Mao Ning also addressed China’s ongoing efforts to promote artificial intelligence capacity building, particularly among developing countries.
She said that during the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities for AI training and seminar programs over the next five years.
To support the implementation of this initiative, China is hosting another Workshop on AI Capacity-Building at Peking University from September 7 to 12.
The program forms part of China’s efforts to implement the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All.
Mao also said that China has established the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.
According to her, the initiative aims to make AI technologies and services more accessible and assist countries of the Global South in developing AI systems suited to their individual needs.
China will continue working with other countries to ensure that artificial intelligence becomes a source of long-term benefits and contributes to the welfare of humanity, Mao said.
China Supports India in Hosting BRICS Summit
Responding to a question regarding India’s upcoming BRICS summit, Mao Ning said that China attaches great importance to BRICS cooperation.
India is scheduled to host the BRICS summit this year.
Mao said China supports India’s efforts to host a successful summit.
However, when asked about who would attend the summit on behalf of China and Beijing’s specific expectations, Mao said she had no further information to provide at the time.
“China sets great store by BRICS cooperation. We support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year,” she said.
China Rejects Lai Ching-te’s Claims on UN Resolution 2758 and Taiwan
Mao Ning also responded to remarks made by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, who claimed that China was distorting the meaning of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
Lai reportedly argued that Taiwan is a “sovereign independent nation” and claimed that Resolution 2758 only dealt with the representation of the People’s Republic of China at the United Nations.
Mao rejected those claims and reiterated Beijing’s position that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
She described this as an unshakable fact grounded in history and law.
Mao referred to the Cairo Declaration of 1943, issued by China, the United States and the United Kingdom, which stated that territories taken by Japan from China, including Taiwan, should be restored to China.
She also referred to the Potsdam Proclamation of 1945, which reaffirmed that the terms of the Cairo Declaration would be implemented.
According to Mao, these international instruments established China’s sovereignty over Taiwan.
She further said that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 reaffirmed the one-China principle and recognized representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China as the only legitimate representatives of China to the United Nations.
Mao argued that, from political, legal and procedural perspectives, the resolution resolved the question of the representation of the whole of China, including Taiwan, at the United Nations.
She said the resolution made clear that China has only one seat at the UN and rejected the concepts of “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan.”
“Taiwan has never been a country and will never be a country,” Mao said.
She accused the Lai Ching-te authorities of deliberately distorting Resolution 2758 to promote what Beijing describes as “Taiwan independence.”
According to Mao, such statements would not change what China considers the historical and legal fact that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China.
She added that such rhetoric would also not undermine the international community’s commitment to the one-China principle.
Conclusion
China’s latest Foreign Ministry briefing highlighted Beijing’s positions on several major regional and international issues.
From sending emergency humanitarian assistance to Nepal and strengthening cooperation with Qatar to expanding AI training for developing countries, China emphasized international cooperation and development.
At the same time, Beijing maintained firm positions on sensitive geopolitical issues, including Japan’s World War II history and Taiwan’s political status.
China also reiterated its support for India’s upcoming BRICS summit, underlining the importance Beijing places on cooperation among BRICS member nations.
Disclaimer
This article is based on statements made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a press briefing. The views and positions expressed represent the official position of the Chinese government and are presented here for news and informational purposes.
