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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian holds a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 31, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian holds a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 31, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian holds a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 31, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian holds a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 29, 2022.

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China urges Japan to ensure steady growth of relations on right track

STORY: China urges Japan to ensure steady growth of relations on right track DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China urged Japan not to incite regional division and confrontation and to look at China's development in an objective light and ensure the steady growth of relations with China on the right track, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The Japanese side has too often issued irresponsible remarks to smear China's normal military and maritime activities, interferes in China's internal affairs, and incite regional division and confrontation. This is not constructive at all. I want to stress that China follows the path of peaceful development and a national defense policy that is defen

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 1, 2022.

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GLOBALink | We stand ready to work for productive NPT Review Conference: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: We stand ready to work for productive NPT Review Conference: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The 10th Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference will be held from August 1st to 26th at the UN headquarters in New York in an offline format. The Director General of the Department of Arms Control of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will head a delegation to the conference. The NPT is the cornerstone of international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime. And an integral component of the post-war, international security architecture. The world is undergoing once-in-a-century changes and pandemic at the same time and entering a stage of fluidity and turbulence. The global strategic security environment ha

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2022.

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GLOBALink | So-called assessment of Xinjiang farce put on by U.S., some western countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: So-called assessment of Xinjiang farce put on by U.S., some western countries: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Recently, nearly 1,000 Chinese and foreign NGOs, and social organizations in Xinjiang have sent a co-sign letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. They wrote that during her visit in China, Ms. Bachelet had an extensive exchange with people across all sectors in Xinjiang, and saw with her own eyes the facts and the truth that people of all ethnic background in Xinjiang enjoy human rights in accordance with law. They expect that Ms. Bachelet would share her experience in China's Xinjiang to the international community in an objective and fair manner and strongly opposed the release of a

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GLOBALink | China refutes U.S. Senate report on "spying on Fed"

STORY: China refutes U.S. Senate report on "spying on Fed" DATELINE: July 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday refuted a groundless report released by some Republican lawmakers of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee. It said China tries to "build a network of confidants inside the Federal Reserve." SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The report you mentioned is a political lie fabricated by a few Republican lawmakers who harbor ill intentions. It lacks a basis in facts. It seems that some U.S. politicians have China-phobia and persecution mania. We have noted that Fed (Federal Reserve) has written to relevant lawmakers to express questions and dissatisfaction over the content of the report. This speaks volumes

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 27, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 27, 2022.

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U.S. should abide by one-China principle, properly handle Taiwan-related issues: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. should abide by one-China principle, properly handle Taiwan-related issues: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "The U.S. should particularly abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiques, properly handle Taiwan-related issues," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "As the world's top two economies and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the U.S. must make the relationship work and not mess it up. We urge the U.S. side to view China and China-U.S. relations objectively, follow through on the five assurances reiterated by (U.S.) President Biden and positive statements by (U.S.) Secretary of State Blinkon. The U.S. should particularly

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China hopes Australia will seize opportunities in bilateral relations: FM spokesperson

STORY: China hopes Australia will seize opportunities in bilateral relations: FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China hopes the Australian side will seize the opportunities, and take concrete actions to build more positive dynamics for improving bilateral relations, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "We have noted the positive elements in the statement by the Australian side. The sound and steady development of China-Australia relations serves the common interests of the two countries and the two peoples. It is also conducive to safeguarding peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the Asia Pacific. Right now, there are both challenges and opportunities in bilateral relations. W

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 8, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 8, 2022.

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China urges U.S., UK to stop playing up so-called "China threat": FM spokesperson

STORY: China urges U.S., UK to stop playing up so-called "China threat": FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China urges the heads of the U.S. and British spy agencies to stop playing up the so-called "China threat" and stoking antagonism and confrontation, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The U.S. politician has been playing up the so-called 'China threat' to smear and attack China. His remarks fully expose his entrenched Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological prejudice. The U.S. just celebrated its 246th Independence Day. The U.S. was not at war for only 16 years throughout its 240-plus years of history, which made it known as 'the most warlike nation in the history of the world.' Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Program

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China criticizes U.S. attempt to ban Dutch chipmaking tech exports to China

STORY: China criticizes U.S. attempt to ban Dutch chipmaking tech exports to China DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday censured the United States for pushing a Dutch supplier to stop selling chipmaking gear to China, calling the U.S. moves a typical example of "tech-terrorism." Zhao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when answering a query on reports that the U.S. is pushing the Netherlands to ban ASML Holding NV from selling mainstream technology, the most advanced systems, or DUV to China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "This is yet another example of the U.S. practice of coercive diplomacy by abusing state power and wielding technological hegemony. It is classic technological terrorism. In this era

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Police violence against minorities not uncommon in U.S.: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: Police violence against minorities not uncommon in U.S.: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "Police violence in law enforcement against minorities is not uncommon in the U.S.," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I'm shocked by the incident. Police violence in law enforcement against minorities is not uncommon in the U.S. According to statistics, since 2020, U.S. police has killed 2,563 people in law enforcement, among which 565 are black people, accounting for over 22 percent. Since the beginning of this year alone, 49 black people were shot and killed by the police in the U.S. From the heinous slave trade, expulsion and slaughtering of Indian Americans in history to the dreadful conditions, and miserable sufferings

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 5, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 5, 2022.

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It's the U.S. that has been spreading disinformation: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: It's the U.S. that has been spreading disinformation: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "It is the U.S., not China, that has been spreading disinformation and telling lies. On Ukraine, China has always made its judgement independently on the basis of the history and the merits of the issue," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "It is the U.S., not China, that has been spreading disinformation and telling lies. On Ukraine, China has always made its judgement independently on the basis of the history and the merits of the issue. There are plenty of facts and evidence of the U.S.'s overseas biolabs. The international community has deep concerns over this. Why hasn't it opened up Fort Detrick and its overseas biolabs for international independent inves

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on July 4, 2022.

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The U.S. is an expert in disinformation: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: The U.S. is an expert in disinformation: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Speaking of disinformation, the U.S. official is indeed very adept at it, because the U.S. is an expert in disinformation. The U.S. is accustomed to using its public opinion machine and disclosure hegemony to distort facts, cover up crimes, evade responsibilities, and escape punishment. The Iraq war is a case in point. With a false claim backed by a vial of laundry powder, the U.S. waged the Iraq war, which lasted as long as 8 years and killed more than 200,000 civilians. By monopolizing the source of information, the U.S. tried to sell the story of clean and responsible operations by its troops. In 2009, the then Associated Press CEO Tom Curley criticized the U.S. administration for turning t

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Forced labor is not taking place in China, but in U.S.: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: Forced labor is not taking place in China, but in U.S.: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: "Forced labor is not taking place in China, but in the U.S.," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson recently. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Forced labor is not taking place in China, but in the U.S. For quite some time, the U.S. has sought to use Xinjiang-related issues to contain China by repeatedly rehashing 'forced labor in Xinjiang,' a staggering lie propagated by the U.S., along with a series of attempts to create 'forced unemployment' in Xinjiang. Facts have shown, however, that the false assertions made by the U.S. against China best summarize the poor track record of the U.S. itself. Forced labor has been a deep-seated problem with the U.S. since the day it was founded. The long history of slavery is solid evidence of forced labor

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China urges G7 to stop interfering in its internal affairs

STORY: China urges G7 to stop interfering in its internal affairs DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "G7 members benefited the most from globalization. They should have assumed their special responsibilities in advancing globalization, promoting world economic growth and addressing global, financial, and economic issues. However, at a time when the international community is at a critical stage of fighting COVID-19 and striving for economic recovery, G7, instead of committing themselves to solidarity and cooperation, is obsessed with creating division and confrontation. Those countries have no sense of responsibility or morality to think of. I also want to point that the combined population of G7 countries account for only 10 percent of the world's total

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NATO becomes tool for certain countries to uphold hegemony: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: NATO becomes tool for certain countries to uphold hegemony: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: June 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "As a product of Cold War and the world's largest military alliance, NATO has long held onto the obsolete security vision. It has become a tool for certain countries to uphold their hegemony. The so-called new strategic document of NATO is nothing but an old agenda taking on a new form. In essence, it follows the same Cold War mentality of creating imaginary enemy and stoking bloc confrontation. China follows independent foreign policy of peace. We don't interfere the domestic affairs of other countries, we don't export ideology, and we don't seek long-arm jurisdiction, economic coercion, and unilateral sanctions. How possibly can

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U.S. in no position to talk about human rights in other countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. in no position to talk about human rights in other countries: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "If U.S. politicians cannot even properly protect the lives of children in their own country, are they really in the position to talk about human rights in other countries?" asked a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday while commenting on media reports that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York state law that limits gun-carrying in public. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noted the relevant reports. I've also noticed that on the second day after the ruling was passed, gunshots were heard in the street in Chicago. And a 5-month-old girl was shot and killed. As the country with the worst gun violence in the world, the U.S. has seen reco

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U.S. should discard outdated Monroe Doctrine: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. should discard outdated Monroe Doctrine: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Commenting on the absence of several key regional leaders of the Summit of the Americas, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday that the U.S. should "stop bullying, coercion, blockade, and sanctions, and develop relations with regional countries with mutual respect, equality and non-interference in domestic affairs." SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noted such remarks. And I also noted that President Diaz-Canel of Cuba, said this Summit of the Americas is just a show with a tint of new colonialism, and it's designed to serve the domestic politics of the U.S. And President of Mexico Lopez also said in a phase of hegemonic policy, countries should not

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U.S. should face up to gun violence problems at home: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. should face up to gun violence problems at home: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "The Gun Violence Archive website counted at least 246 such shootings, defined as one in which four or more people were killed or injured, through early June this year, which is 1.5 cases, only daily basis on average. These are the latest figures I checked this morning. These figures are horrifying. Behind the shocking numbers are countless lost lives and many broken families. Over the past five months or so, more than 80,000 people have died from gun violence. Within 72 hours from May 28 to 30, over 300 gun-related cases took place nationwide in the U.S., claiming more than 130 lives. The majority of the American people appeal to the go

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GLOBALink | U.S. urged to cease any form of official exchanges with Taiwan

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged the U.S. side to strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques to cease any form of official exchanges with Taiwan. According to media reports, a virtual meeting was held on Wednesday between deputy U.S. trade representative and Taiwan representative to launch the so-called U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. "China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with China, including the negotiating and signing of agreements with sovereign implications and official nature," spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily news briefing. Zhao said that the U.S. has been making frequent moves on the Taiwan question recently. In essence, they are all violating the one-China principle, emboldening the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and disrupting the peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. "There is only one China in the world, and Tai

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Washington's China policy reveals Cold War mentality: experts

STORY: Washington's China policy reveals Cold War mentality: experts DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the White House 2. various of the U.S. Department of State 3. various of Antony Blinken (File) 4. various of views in the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VERONIKA S. SARASWATI, Senior researcher with Center for Strategic and International Studies 6. various of views in the U.S. 7. various of the press conference of Chinese Foreign Ministry 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson 9. various of views in the U.S. STORYLINE: VOICEOVER (English): While claiming "not looking for conflict or a new Cold War," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rehashed the same old "China-threat" theory in the China policy of the current White House. Experts say it reveals Washington's Cold War mentality. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VERONIKA S. SARASWATI, Senior researcher with Center for Strategic and International Studies "I t

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Washington's slanders on China no good for China-U.S. relations

STORY: Washington's slanders on China no good for China-U.S. relations DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the U.S. Department of State 2 various of Antony Blinken (File) 3 various of the White House 4 various of the press conference of Chinese Foreign Ministry 5 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson 6 various of views in the U.S. STORYLINE: Outlining the China policy of the current White House on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rehashed the same old "China-threat" theory. During the lengthy speech on the country's China strategy, Blinken hyped up the you-win-I-lose style competition and bloc politics, peddled lies about China's human rights records, and smeared China's domestic and foreign policies. He even described China as "the most serious long-term challenge to the international order," while claiming that Washington is "not looking for conflict or a new Cold War." Such paradox is what

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U.S. should take effective measures to resolve gun violence issues: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. should take effective measures to resolve gun violence issues: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "According to U.S. media reports, by May 12, gun-related violence incidents in this year have already took the lives of 15,569 people. You may still remember that over the course of last year, the people who lost their lives to gun violence was 20,726. There were only five months into this year, but death toll related to gun violence has already surpassed 3/4 of that of last year. Gun violence is becoming more rampant and more severe in the U.S. People cannot help but wonder why are so many U.S. population buying more guns, owning guns and taking out their guns? In recent years, U.S. racial discrimination and racial hatred c

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U.S. should not play with fire on issues concerning China's core interests: FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. should not play with fire on issues concerning China's core interests: FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "The U.S. should not play with fire on issues concerning China's core interests," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "As to the U.S.-ASEAN Summit, it is China's view that the U.S., as a non-regional country, should play a positive and constructive role in promoting peace and development in the region. It should not undermine regional peace, stability, solidarity and cooperation, still less use cooperation as a cover to force others to pick sides, or play with fire on issues concerning China's core interests." U.S. President Joe Biden met leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries at the White House during a summit held on T

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How U.S. pandemic response went wrong, as death toll exceeds 1 million: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: How U.S. pandemic response went wrong, as death toll exceeds 1 million: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of press conference of Chinese Foreign MinistrySOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "To start, I want to express our deep grief for the tragic loss of one million lives, for whom the Washington National Cathedral rang its bell 1,000 times. The toll of the bell signaled remembrance and mourning, and sounded alert and soul-searching query. Facing the pandemic, does capital or human life matter more? Do politics or lives come first? Who is using human rights as a slogan and who is actually putting people first? The answers are self-evident. In the spirit of putting people and life first, the Chinese government gives priority to people's life, safety and health. It follows the "dynami

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-U.S.-UNEXPLODED BOMBS

(220513) -- PHNOM PENH, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A war-left U.S. bomb is recovered from a riverbed in Kandal province, Cambodia, May 21, 2015. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday slammed the United States for leaving tens of thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs in Southeast Asian countries. TO GO WITH "China slams U.S. for leaving unexploded bombs in Southeast Asia" (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-U.S.-UNEXPLODED BOMBS

(220513) -- PHNOM PENH, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A war-left U.S. bomb is recovered from a riverbed in Kandal province, Cambodia, May 21, 2015. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday slammed the United States for leaving tens of thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs in Southeast Asian countries. TO GO WITH "China slams U.S. for leaving unexploded bombs in Southeast Asia" (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-U.S.-UNEXPLODED BOMBS

(220513) -- PHNOM PENH, May 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The shells of war-left U.S. bombs and other munitions are displayed at an event in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 20, 2018. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday slammed the United States for leaving tens of thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs in Southeast Asian countries. TO GO WITH "China slams U.S. for leaving unexploded bombs in Southeast Asia" (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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China-Solomon Islands security cooperation is open and above board: FM spokesperson

STORY: China-Solomon Islands security cooperation is open and above board: FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "The China-Solomon Islands security cooperation is open, above board and beyond reproach. It is legitimate and lawful," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China's security cooperation with Solomon Islands is based on mutual respect and equal footed consultation. It is conducive to promoting social stability and long-term peace in Solomon Islands, and in line with the interest of the South Pacific region. The China-Solomon Islands security cooperation is open and above board and beyond reproach. It is legitimate and lawful. By contrast, Australia claims the Solomon Islands to be its own 'backyard' and wants t

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Botched U.S. COVID-19 response a man-made calamity: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: Botched U.S. COVID-19 response a man-made calamity: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "The botched COVID response of the U.S. government is not only a natural disaster, but also a man-made calamity that reflects the U.S. government's indifference and inaction in the face of people's lives," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noted such reports. The U.S. has the world's most advanced medical technologies and richest medical resources. The botched COVID response of the U.S. government is not only a natural disaster, but also a man-made calamity that reflects the U.S. government's indifference and inaction in the face of people's lives. The rampant coronavirus compounded by persistent social problems, has further aggravated the

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on May 11, 2022.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a press conference in Beijing on May 11, 2022.

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Western coverage of Ukraine exposes bias: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: Western coverage of Ukraine exposes bias: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "Under the coercion of certain countries, where is the people's right to the truth, and where is the freedom of the press?" asked Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian while answering a question about freelance journalists from many countries criticizing western media for false propaganda at UN Arria Formula meeting on Ukraine issue. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noted this meeting you mentioned. Chinese representatives also attended the event. Many freelance journalists said, at the meeting, that the real reason behind the escalating Ukraine situation is the U.S. moves to use Ukraine as a chesspiece to the advantage of its geopolitical agenda and sends arms to the frontline. But the Western medi

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GLOBALink | U.S. is biggest source of nuclear threat in world: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. is biggest source of nuclear threat in world: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Some people in the U.S. has been hyping up and rehashing various versions of the so-called "China nuclear threat," all of which are full of speculation and prejudice. The objective is nothing but to gain a larger share in the Congress budget with the sensational claim. Their ultimate goal is to maintain and beef up the U.S. own nuclear capability. The official you mentioned again called for the deployment of low-yield nuclear weapons by the U.S. after playing at so-called "nuclear threat by China and Russia." His real motive to tout military expansion is laid bare. As it's known to all, the United States is the biggest source of nuclear threat in the world. With the wor

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Fighting terrorism is shared responsibility of international community: FM spokesperson

STORY: Fighting terrorism is shared responsibility of international community: FM spokesperson DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the press briefing STORYLINE: Fighting terrorism is a shared responsibility of the international community, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian. He calls for coordination and cooperation to combat terrorism. Zhao made the remarks at a regular press briefing Friday when asked to comment on the UN Security Council's strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on the University of Karachi in Pakistan, which led to the deaths of three Chinese nationals and one Pakistani and several injuries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Europe takes direct consequence of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: Europe takes direct consequence of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE Since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe has to take the direct consequence of the conflict with multiple crisis in refugees, energy and economies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe has to take the direct consequence of the conflict with multiple crisis in refugees, energy and economies. The UN refugee agency said that so far, there are more than 5 million Ukrainians rushing into the neighboring countries in Europe, creating unprecedented refugee crisis. Due to the massive sanctions on Russia, multiple eco

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GLOBALink | Europe takes direct consequence of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Chinese FM spokesperson

Since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe has to take the direct consequence of the conflict with multiple crisis in refugees, energy and economies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Chinese FM spokesperson slams Shinzo Abe's remarks regarding Taiwan

STORY: Chinese FM spokesperson slams Shinzo Abe's remarks regarding Taiwan DATELINE: April 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Certain Japanese politician should speak and act with extra prudence on the Taiwan question and avoid sending any wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" forces, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. According to reports, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe published an article in a U.S. newspaper recently, comparing Taiwan with Ukraine and saying that the United States should make a clear commitment to "help defend Taiwan." SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "Certain Japanese politician repeatedly makes wild talks on the Taiwan question and irresponsible remarks about China's internal affairs, in a vicious attempt to instigate confrontation between major countries. China

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China urges U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities

STORY: China urges U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China urges the U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities and stop single-handedly opposing the establishment of a multilateral verification mechanism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noticed these remarks. The U.S. has so far failed to give any convincing explanation on its bio-military activities. Undertaking consultation and cooperation to address concerns is a requirement enshrined in the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), but the U.S. has no right to evade the issue. And the U.S. remarks have so far been ambiguous and self-contrad