Lethal aid, “like gold” Chinese passports, the Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade, and the chariot of splitting China

Lethal aid, “like gold” Chinese passports, the Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade, and the chariot of splitting China

Terms to note from today’s PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference:

  • 不可逾越的红线  [bù kě yú yuè de hóng xiàn]  red line that must not be crossed: 

Today’s quote:

台湾问题是中国核心利益中的核心,事关中日关系政治基础,是不可逾越的红线。 

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests. It bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations and is a red line that must not be crossed.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  我想再次强调,台湾问题是中方核心利益中的核心,是不可逾越的红线和底线。 

I want to stress again that the Taiwan question is at the heart of China’s core interests and is a red line and bottom line that must not be crossed.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on February 8, 2024) 

♦  台湾问题是中国核心利益中的核心,是中美关系政治基础中的基础,是中美关系不可逾越的红线。 

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests. It is the bedrock of the political foundation of China-US relations, and a red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations.  (Wang_Yi_ Maintain a Global Vision, Forge Ahead with Greater Resolve and Write a New Chapter in Major Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics_2022_12_25) 

♦  ... 一个中国原则是中美关系的政治基础,是不可逾越的红线。 

... the one-China principle is the political foundation of the China-US relationship, a red line that should not be crossed.  (Wang_Yi_State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets the Press_2021_03_07)

  • 出入境人员  [chū rù jìng rén yuan]  exit-entry travelers; inbound and outbound trips: 

Today’s quote:

我们看到近期数据显示,今年一季度,全国出入境人员超1.41亿人次,同比上升117.8%,中外人员往来持续升温。 

We have noted that according to recent data, in the first quarter of 2024, over 141 million exit-entry travelers were recorded in China, increasing by 117.8 percent year on year. Cross-border travel is now gaining stronger momentum.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  据统计,今年春节期间,全国出入境人员超287万人次,日均41万人次,较去年春节同期增长120.5%。 

According to statistics, inbound and outbound trips during the Spring Festival holiday jumped 120.5% from last year to over 2.87 million, an average of 410,000 per day.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on January 30, 2023) 

♦  中国政府发布新冠病毒感染“乙类乙管”总体方案和中外人员往来暂行措施后,国内整体疫情已处于较低位流行水平,出入境人员数量逐步增加。 

Following the government decision to manage COVID-19 as a Class-B infectious disease and the provisional measures on cross-border travel, domestic epidemiological situation has remained overall stable and under control and the number of inbound and outbound travelers are on a steady increase.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on January 20, 2023) 

♦  同时,我们提醒出入境人员做好行前自我健康管理和监测,严格遵守我国及当地防疫要求,确保健康出行、愉快旅行、平安回家。 

We would like to remind inbound and outbound travelers to look after their health in the run-up to their departure and strictly follow the COVID protocols of China and their travel destinations so that they can have a healthy and pleasant trip and a safe journey home.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on April 25, 2023) 

♦  2月25日起,全面加强出入境卫生检疫工作,对出入境人员严格健康核验、体温监测、医学巡查、流行病学调查、医学排查、采样监测,防止疫情跨境传播。 

February 25 [2020]: China started to tighten up border quarantine, conducting a strict check of health and body temperature, and carrying out medical inspection, epidemiological investigation, medical screening, and sample monitoring of all inbound and outbound travelers, in order to minimize the cross-border spread of the epidemic.  (White_Paper_Fighting Covid-19_China in Action_《抗击新冠肺炎疫情的中国行动》_2020_06_07)

  • 对外部势力干涉挑衅予以严重警告  [duì wài bù shì lì gān shè tiǎo xìn yǔ yǐ yán zhòng jǐng gào]  send a warning to external interference and provocation: 

中国人民解放军东部战区已经就相关联合演训发布了公告,大家可以查阅。中国人民解放军东部战区位台岛周边开展联合演训,维护国家主权和领土完整,对“台独”分裂势力谋“独”行径予以有力惩戒,对外部势力干涉挑衅予以严重警告,完全符合国际法和国际惯例,完全正当必要。 

The PLA Eastern Theater Command has issued a press release about the joint drills, which you may refer to. The joint drills of the PLA Eastern Theater Command are a necessary and legitimate move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, crack down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and their separatist moves and send a warning to external interference and provocation. It is fully consistent with international law and common practices.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024)

  • 国际海洋法法庭  [guó jì hǎi yáng fǎ fǎ tíng]  International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: 

Today’s quote:

国际海洋法法庭于北京时间5月21日晚发布了涉气候变化咨询意见。中方注意到,该咨询意见确认《联合国气候变化框架公约》体系在处理气候变化问题方面居于核心地位,指出各国在履行《联合国海洋法公约》框架下的环保义务时,应考虑《框架公约》体系相关国际规则和标准。在本次咨询意见案中,中方以习近平生态文明思想为指引,深入参与案件全过程,向法庭提交书面意见,并在历史上首次参加法庭口头程序。中方秉持尊重国际法治精神,从维护国际社会整体利益出发,强调《联合国气候变化框架公约》体系在处理气候变化问题方面居于基础和核心地位,提出建设性的观点主张,为完善全球气候海洋治理体系作出贡献,得到各方积极评价。作为负责任的发展中大国,中国实施积极应对气候变化的国家战略,将用历史上最短时间完成全球最大碳强度降幅。应对气候变化及其不利影响是全人类的共同事业,中国愿与国际社会一道,就应对气候变化和保护海洋环境等问题加强团结协作,共谋人与自然和谐共生之道。 

On the evening of May 21 [2024], Beijing time, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered an advisory opinion concerning climate change. China noted that the advisory opinion affirms that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is at the core of agreements adopted to address climate change and points out that while fulfilling environmental protection obligations under the framework of UNCLOS, countries need to take into account relevant international rules and standard in the UNFCCC. In the case concerning this advisory opinion, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, China has deeply involved itself in the whole process. We submitted written proceedings to ITLOS and for the first time in history participated in the oral proceedings. Upholding the spirit of respecting international rule of law and bearing in mind the overall interest of the international community, China stressed the fundamental and core position of UNFCCC in addressing climate change and proposed constructive opinions, making contribution to improving the global climate and marine governance system. China’s effort has been applauded by various parties. As a responsible major developing country, China implements a national strategy of actively responding to climate change and will achieve the world’s highest reduction in carbon intensity in the shortest time in history. Responding to climate change and its adverse effects is the common cause of humanity. China stands ready to work with the international community to enhance solidarity and coordination to address climate change and the conservation of the marine environment to find a path to achieve harmony between man and nature.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  南海仲裁案非法裁决受到国际社会普遍质疑。许多国际权威的法学专家和学者,包括国际法院前院长、国际海洋法法庭前法官,都曾撰文指出该裁决存在严重谬误。 

The illegal award of the so-called South China Sea arbitration has been questioned widely by the international community. Many internationally authoritative law experts and scholars, including former president of the International Court of Justice and former judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, have written articles to point out the serious flaws in the award.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on July 12, 2023)

  • 含金量  [hán jīn liàng]  golden; like gold: 

中国护照的“含金量”继续提高,越来越多的中国游客节假日乘上飞机、列车、公交车,开启说走就走的国际旅程。 

Chinese passports have become more valuable. It has become more convenient for Chinese tourists to travel abroad through flights, trains and coaches during holidays.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024)

  • 欢迎宴会  [huān yíng yàn huì]  welcome banquet: 

Today’s quote:

奥比昂总统是中国人民的老朋友。访问期间,习近平主席将为奥比昂总统举行欢迎仪式和欢迎宴会,两国元首将举行会谈,并共同出席合作文件签字仪式。李强总理、赵乐际委员长将分别会见奥比昂总统。奥比昂总统还将赴山东省参访。 

President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is a long-standing friend of the Chinese people. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. They will hold talks and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation documents together. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji will meet with him respectively. President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo will also visit Shandong Province.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  访问期间,习近平主席将为哈桑总统举行欢迎仪式和欢迎宴会,两国元首将举行会谈并共同出席合作文件签字仪式。 

During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Hassan. The two heads of state will hold talks and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation documents.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on October 27, 2022) 

♦  习近平主席同米尔济约耶夫总统举行正式会谈,出席欢迎宴会。 

President Xi held official talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attended a welcome banquet.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on September 16, 2022) 

♦  习近平主席同托卡耶夫总统举行了正式会谈,出席了欢迎宴会,并接受了托卡耶夫总统授予的哈萨克斯坦最高荣誉“金鹰”勋章。 

President Xi held formal talks with President Tokayev, attended the welcoming banquet, and received the Order of the Golden Eagle, highest order of Kazakhstan, awarded by President Tokayev.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on September 17, 2022) 

♦  中国国家主席习近平6月9日晚出席上海合作组织青岛峰会欢迎宴会并致祝酒辞。 

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday evening delivered an address at the welcoming dinner of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.  (Xi_Jinping_Toast by the President of the People's Republic of China At the Welcoming Dinner of the SCO Qingdao Summit 在上海合作组织青岛峰会欢迎宴会上的祝酒辞2018年6月9日)

  • 联合国气候变化框架公约  [lián hé guó qì hòu biàn huà kuàng jià gōng yuē]  United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: 

Today’s quote:

国际海洋法法庭于北京时间5月21日晚发布了涉气候变化咨询意见。中方注意到,该咨询意见确认《联合国气候变化框架公约》体系在处理气候变化问题方面居于核心地位,指出各国在履行《联合国海洋法公约》框架下的环保义务时,应考虑《框架公约》体系相关国际规则和标准。在本次咨询意见案中,中方以习近平生态文明思想为指引,深入参与案件全过程,向法庭提交书面意见,并在历史上首次参加法庭口头程序。中方秉持尊重国际法治精神,从维护国际社会整体利益出发,强调《联合国气候变化框架公约》体系在处理气候变化问题方面居于基础和核心地位,提出建设性的观点主张,为完善全球气候海洋治理体系作出贡献,得到各方积极评价。作为负责任的发展中大国,中国实施积极应对气候变化的国家战略,将用历史上最短时间完成全球最大碳强度降幅。应对气候变化及其不利影响是全人类的共同事业,中国愿与国际社会一道,就应对气候变化和保护海洋环境等问题加强团结协作,共谋人与自然和谐共生之道。 

On the evening of May 21 [2024], Beijing time, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered an advisory opinion concerning climate change. China noted that the advisory opinion affirms that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is at the core of agreements adopted to address climate change and points out that while fulfilling environmental protection obligations under the framework of UNCLOS, countries need to take into account relevant international rules and standard in the UNFCCC. In the case concerning this advisory opinion, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, China has deeply involved itself in the whole process. We submitted written proceedings to ITLOS and for the first time in history participated in the oral proceedings. Upholding the spirit of respecting international rule of law and bearing in mind the overall interest of the international community, China stressed the fundamental and core position of UNFCCC in addressing climate change and proposed constructive opinions, making contribution to improving the global climate and marine governance system. China’s effort has been applauded by various parties. As a responsible major developing country, China implements a national strategy of actively responding to climate change and will achieve the world’s highest reduction in carbon intensity in the shortest time in history. Responding to climate change and its adverse effects is the common cause of humanity. China stands ready to work with the international community to enhance solidarity and coordination to address climate change and the conservation of the marine environment to find a path to achieve harmony between man and nature.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

♦  据报道,8日,《联合国气候变化框架公约》第二十七次和第二十六次缔约方大会主席国委托独立专家小组编写联合报告,呼吁每年投入两万亿美元支持发展中国家遏制并应对全球变暖。 

A report commissioned by the COP26 and COP27 climate summit hosts was released on November 8 [2022] which said that developing countries need investments well beyond $2 trillion annually to stop global warming and cope with its effects.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on November 9, 2022) 

♦  中国呼吁国际社会紧急行动起来,全面加强团结合作,坚持多边主义,坚定维护以联合国为核心的国际体系、以国际法为基础的国际秩序,坚定维护《联合国气候变化框架公约》及其《巴黎协定》确定的目标、原则和框架,全面落实《巴黎协定》,努力推动构建公平合理、合作共赢的全球气候治理体系。 

China calls on the international community to take immediate action, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and remain committed to multilateralism. The whole world should safeguard the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law. All countries should uphold the goals, principles and framework set in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, implement the latter in full, and build a fair and rational global climate governance system for win-win results.  (White_Paper_Responding to Climate Change_China's Policies and Actions_《中国应对气候变化的政策与行动_2021_10_27) 

♦  中国持续推进《濒危野生动植物种国际贸易公约》《联合国气候变化框架公约》《联合国防治荒漠化公约》《关于特别是作为水禽栖息地的国际重要湿地公约》《联合国森林文书》等进程,与相关国际机构合作建立国际荒漠化防治知识管理中心,与新西兰共同牵头组织“基于自然的解决方案”领域工作,并将其作为应对气候变化、生物多样性丧失的协同解决方案。 

China takes an active part in implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, and the documents of the UN Forum on Forests. In cooperation with relevant international organizations, China has established the International Desertification Control Knowledge Management Center. China and New Zealand jointly led the efforts on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) projects, making NBS a synergistic solution in combating climate change and biodiversity loss.  (White_Paper_Biodiversity Conservation in China_中国的生物多样性保护_2021_10_08)

  • 联合演训  [lián hé yǎn xùn]  joint drill; joint exercise: 

Today’s quote:

中国人民解放军东部战区已经就相关联合演训发布了公告,大家可以查阅。中国人民解放军东部战区位台岛周边开展联合演训,维护国家主权和领土完整,对“台独”分裂势力谋“独”行径予以有力惩戒,对外部势力干涉挑衅予以严重警告,完全符合国际法和国际惯例,完全正当必要。 

The PLA Eastern Theater Command has issued a press release about the joint drills, which you may refer to. The joint drills of the PLA Eastern Theater Command are a necessary and legitimate move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, crack down on “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and their separatist moves and send a warning to external interference and provocation. It is fully consistent with international law and common practices.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

♦  近年来,在中非领导人战略指引下,中国与非洲国家军队在高层交往、联合演训、装备技术、人员培训、军事卫勤等领域交流合作稳步发展。 

In recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese and African leaders, the exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and African armed forces have made steady progress in terms of high-level exchanges, joint exercises and training, equipment and technology, personnel training, and military health service.  Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on November 24, 2022 

♦  近年来,中国空军通过世界空军领导人会议、国际航展、联合演训等双多边平台,充分展示中国空军开放、合作、交流的良好意愿,与包括非洲空军在内的世界各国空军积极开展务实合作。 

In recent years, the PLA Air Force (PLAAF) has fully demonstrated its goodwill of opening-up, cooperation, and exchanges through a series of bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the global air force chiefs’ conference, air shows, and joint exercises and training. It has carried out practical cooperation with foreign air forces worldwide, including those of African countries.  (Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on October 27, 2022) 

♦  7月10日至13日,中巴“海洋卫士-2”海上联合演习在上海附近海空域举行。此次联演巩固了两国两军传统友谊,提升了两国海军共同应对海上安全威胁联合行动能力,主要有4个方面特点:一是参演兵力突出多兵种联合。双方派出水面舰艇、潜艇、航空兵等多个兵种力量,是一场复杂条件下的联合演训。 

The China-Pakistan joint maritime exercise "Sea Guardians- 2" was held in the waters and airspace near Shanghai from July 10 to 13 [2022]. This joint exercise strengthened the traditional friendship between the two countries and the two militaries, and enhanced capabilities of the two navies to jointly deal with maritime security threats. There are four main characteristics. First, the participating troops are from multiple arms. Both sides sent surface ships, submarines, aviation and other forces to perform a joint exercise under complex conditions.  (Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on July 28, 2022)  ♦  近年来,两国军队在战略沟通、联合演训、院校交流、人员培训等各领域的务实合作不断深化。  In recent years, the Chinese and Cambodian militaries have deepened their practical cooperation in fields such as strategic communication, joint exercises and training, intercollegiate exchanges, and personnel training.  (Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on March 31, 2022)

  • 签字仪式  [qiān zì yí shì]  signing ceremony: 

Today’s quote:

奥比昂总统是中国人民的老朋友。访问期间,习近平主席将为奥比昂总统举行欢迎仪式和欢迎宴会,两国元首将举行会谈,并共同出席合作文件签字仪式。李强总理、赵乐际委员长将分别会见奥比昂总统。奥比昂总统还将赴山东省参访。 

President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is a long-standing friend of the Chinese people. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. They will hold talks and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation documents together. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji will meet with him respectively. President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo will also visit Shandong Province.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  今年是中国和多米尼克建交20周年,中方欢迎斯凯里特总理在这一特殊时刻对中国进行正式访问。访问期间,习近平主席将会见斯凯里特总理,李强总理将为其举行欢迎仪式、会谈并共同出席合作文件签字仪式,赵乐际委员长也将与其会见。双方将就双边关系和共同关心的问题深入交换意见,共同规划中多关系未来发展蓝图。 

This year [2024] marks the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Dominica. China welcomes Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to pay an official visit to China at this special time. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will meet with Prime Minister Skerrit. Premier Li Qiang will hold a welcome ceremony for and hold talks with Prime Minister Skerrit and they will jointly attend a signing ceremony of cooperation documents. Chairman Zhao Leji will meet with Prime Minister Skerrit. The two sides will have in-depth exchange of views on bilateral ties and issues of common interest, and jointly chart the blueprint of future development of China-Dominica relationship.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on March 20, 2024) 

♦  应国家主席习近平邀请,乌拉圭总统拉卡列于11月20日至24日对中国进行国事访问。这是拉卡列总统首次访华。访问期间,习近平主席将为拉卡列总统举行欢迎仪式和欢迎宴会,两国元首将举行会谈,共同擘画中乌关系未来发展蓝图,就共同关心的问题深入交换意见,并共同出席合作文件签字仪式。李强总理、赵乐际委员长将会见拉卡列总统。 

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Uruguayan President Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou will pay a state visit to China from November 20 to 24. It will be President Lacalle’s first visit to China. During the visit, President Xi Jinping will host a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Lacalle. The two heads of state will hold talks to jointly blueprint the future growth of bilateral relations and have in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual interest. They will also jointly attend a signing ceremony of cooperation documents. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji will meet with President Lacalle.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on November 20, 2023) 

♦  访问期间,习近平主席将为哈桑总统举行欢迎仪式和欢迎宴会,两国元首将举行会谈并共同出席合作文件签字仪式。 

During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Hassan. The two heads of state will hold talks and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation documents.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on October 27, 2022)

  • 如果日本将自己绑上分裂中国的战车,日本民众将被带入火坑  [rú guǒ rì běn jiāng zì jǐ bǎng shàng fēn liè zhōng guó de zhàn chē, rì běn mín zhòng jiāng bèi dài rù huǒ kēng]  if Japan ties itself onto the chariot of splitting China, the Japanese people will be led into a pit of fire: 

5月20日,中国驻日本大使吴江浩就近期日方涉台消极动向对日方作出严肃警示,表示“如果日本将自己绑上分裂中国的战车,日本民众将被带入火坑。”据报道,5月22日,日本内阁官房长官林芳正称“有关言论极不恰当”。 

On May 20 [2024], Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao sent a serious warning to the Japanese side over its recent negative moves on the Taiwan question. Wu said that “If Japan ties itself onto the chariot of splitting China, the Japanese people will be led into a pit of fire.” It’s reported that on May 22, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that Wu’s remarks were “extremely inappropriate.”  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024)

  • 三减三免  [sān jiǎn sān miǎn]  three reductions and three exemptions (to facilitate cross-border travel; the three reductions are: shortening visa application forms, lowering visa fees for the entire year, streamlining approval procedures for foreign students and the three exemptions are: exempting certain applicants from fingerprinting, providing walk-in without appointment visa application service and extending unilateral visa-free policy to France, Germany and some other countries on a trial basis): 

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一段时间以来,中国推出“三减三免”来华签证优化措施,实施便利外籍人员来华5项措施,积极解决外籍人员移动支付难等问题,近期还实施了外国旅游团乘坐邮轮入境免签,并确立国际邮轮物资靠港补给的基本制度,不断为外籍人员来华提供便利。中国护照的“含金量”继续提高,越来越多的中国游客节假日乘上飞机、列车、公交车,开启说走就走的国际旅程。今年“五一”假期,全国有超过800万人次出入境,较去年同期增长35%。 

Over the past few months, China has introduced six new measures to improve our visa policies and five new measures to facilitate visits to China by foreigners, actively addressed the difficulties foreigners face in mobile payment, rolled out a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups traveling to China by cruise ships and set up fundamental regulations on the docking and resupply of international cruise ships at China’s ports. We have provided more facilitation for foreign visitors. Chinese passports have become more valuable. It has become more convenient for Chinese tourists to travel abroad through flights, trains and coaches during holidays. During this year’s Labor Day holiday, there are over 8 million inbound and outbound travelers, an increase of 35 percent compared with last year.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  为便利中外人员往来,外交部推出“三减三免”,即减少签证申请表填报内容、阶段性调减签证费、简化来华留学审批手续、免采部分申请人指纹、免签证预约、对法德等国试行单方面免签政策。 

The Foreign Ministry has rolled out six new measures to facilitate cross-border travel, including shortening visa application forms, lowering visa fees for the entire year, streamlining approval procedures for foreign students, exempting certain applicants from fingerprinting, providing walk-in without appointment visa application service and extending unilateral visa-free policy to France, Germany and some other countries on a trial basis.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on March 4, 2024)

  • 双向奔赴  [shuāng xiàng bēn fù]  drawn to each other; benefit both sides: 

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刚才提到的那样,近段时间以来,中外人员往来热度显著攀升,这得益于航线恢复、入境便利化措施落地以及互免签证国家增多等多重利好。中外人员“双向奔赴”也成为中国持续推进高水平对外开放的生动一幕。 

As you have mentioned, recently, cross-border travel has witnessed remarkable increase. This benefits from the resumption of flight, facilitation measures for inbound visits to China and more countries reaching mutual visa exemptions with China. People-to-people exchanges between China and other countries have become a vivid example of China’s continued efforts to promote high-level opening up.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  应法国总统马克龙邀请,习近平主席正在对法国进行国事访问。 ... 双方要加快人文交往“双向奔赴”,继续办好中法文化旅游年各项活动。 

President Xi Jinping is paying a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.  ... The two sides should accelerate people-to-people exchanges and continue to organize events to celebrate the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 7, 2024) 

♦  过去40多年来,德国主要整车企业和零部件供应商纷纷来华投资设厂,与中方合作伙伴“双向奔赴”,开展了卓有成效的合作,实现了互利共赢、共同发展。近期,不少德国车企陆续宣布加大在华研发投入和新能源布局,这是对中国市场投下的“信任票”。与此同时,中国汽车企业也不断加大在德国等欧洲国家投资经营。 

Over the past four decades, major German auto makers and parts suppliers have invested and built factories in China, and engaged in effective and win-win cooperation with their Chinese partners. Recently, many German automakers have made announcement to increase their investment in R&D and new energy vehicles in China, which represents a vote of confidence in the Chinese market. In the meantime, Chinese automakers are also increasing investment and operations in Germany and other European countries.  (MOFCOM Regular Press Conference_December 14, 2023) 

♦  中欧班列源自中国,联通亚欧,惠及世界。习近平主席在第三届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛开幕式上宣布,将加快推进中欧班列高质量发展。中方将继续同亚欧伙伴合作,开启中欧班列满载机遇、“双向奔赴”的下一个十年,驶向高质量共建“一带一路”的美好未来。 

The China-Europe Railway Express originates from China, connects Asia and Europe, and benefits the whole world. President Xi Jinping announced at the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation that China will speed up high-quality development of the China-Europe Railway Express. China will continue to work with partners in Asia and Europe to usher in another decade of a two-way journey full of opportunities and to embrace a bright future of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2023) 

♦  中国贸促会最新调研结果显示,98.2%的受访外资企业和外国商协会对中国今年经济发展前景抱有信心,表示将继续在华投资,分享中国发展红利。这充分展现出中国吸引外资和外商青睐中国的“双向奔赴”仍在继续。 

According to the latest data from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 98.2% of the surveyed foreign-funded enterprises and foreign business associations expressed their confidence in China’s economic prospects this year and their readiness to continue investing in China and sharing China’s development dividends. This fully shows that the Chinese market and foreign businesses will continue to be drawn to each other.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on February 24, 2023)

  • 台独是死路一条  [tái dú shì sǐ lù yī tiáo]  Taiwan independence is doomed to fail: 

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我要强调的是,台湾是中国领土不可分割的一部分,这既是历史事实,也是真实现状,未来绝不会改变。“台独”是死路一条。中国人民捍卫国家主权和领土完整的决心坚定不移。一切“台独”分裂行径都将遭到14亿多中国人民迎头痛击,一切“台独”分裂势力都将在中国实现完全统一的历史大势面前撞得头破血流。 

I need to stress that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. This is both a fact based on history and the true status quo, and it will remain so in the future. “Taiwan independence” is doomed to fail. The Chinese people will not be deterred from defending our sovereignty and territorial integrity. The 1.4 billion strong Chinese people will resolutely push back any separatist activity for “Taiwan independence”. Anyone seeking “Taiwan independence” will find themselves crushed by the historic trend of China’s complete reunification.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  我们也正告台湾当局,无论打着什么幌子,玩什么花样,搞“台独”都是死路一条。 

We also have this stern warning for the Taiwan authorities: All attempts to seek independence under any pretext and in any form are doomed to fail.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on December 7, 2021)

  • 台湾有事就是日本有事  [tái wān yǒu shì jiù shì rì běn yǒu shì]  any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan: 

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台湾问题是中国核心利益中的核心,事关中日关系政治基础,是不可逾越的红线。日方一些人近期在涉台问题上消极动向频出,持续鼓噪“台湾有事就是日本有事”这样荒谬且危险的论调,严重违背中日四个政治文件精神和日方所作承诺。 

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s core interests. It bears on the political foundation of China-Japan relations and is a red line that must not be crossed. Some in Japan have been making negative moves on Taiwan, including repeating the preposterous and dangerous notion that “any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan”, which seriously violates the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan and the commitments Japan has made.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  日本一些人心怀叵测,鼓吹“台湾有事,就是日本有事”,明显打错了算盘。民进党当局翻炒此类论调,再次暴露其底层逻辑是媚日卖台、“挟洋谋独”,再次提醒世人,“台独”和外部势力干涉是台海和平稳定的最大破坏因素。我想强调的是,坚持一个中国原则是国际社会普遍共识,以任何借口和形式搞“台独”分裂都没有出路。 

Some in Japan are clearly up to no good by preaching that “any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan.” But they will not get their way. By repeating and hyping that rhetoric, the DPP authorities are essentially telling the world that they’re always ready to ingratiate themselves with Japan and sell Taiwan out in order to seek “Taiwan independence” through soliciting foreign support. It once again reminds people that “Taiwan independence” and foreign interference are the biggest undermining factor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Let me stress that the one-China principle is a universal consensus. No separatist attempt for “Taiwan independence” will get anywhere, whatever its form or pretext.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 9, 2024) 

♦  《波茨坦公告》《开罗宣言》等国际法律文件,构成战后国际秩序的国际法基础,写明台湾回归中国是二战后国际秩序的组成部分。然而,一段时间以来,日本国内一些势力极力美化侵略历史,为军国主义“招魂”“翻案”,甚至鼓噪“台湾有事就是日本有事”。 

In international legal instruments such as the Potsdam Proclamation and the Cairo Declaration which constitute the legal basis of the post-war international order, state that Taiwan’s return to China is an important component of the post-WWII international order. However, some in Japan have been doing all they can to whitewash the history of aggression, honor the militarists and justify their crimes. They even claim that “Any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan”.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 16, 2023) 

♦  一段时间以来,日方涉台消极动向频繁集中,日本国内一些人鼓噪“台湾有事就是日本有事”,这一错误认知无疑向“台独”势力发出了十分危险的错误信号。 

Over the past few months, there have been a string of frequent negative moves concerning the Taiwan question from Japan. Some people in Japan claim that “Any contingency for Taiwan is a contingency for Japan”. This is a wrong perception which has undoubtedly sent a very dangerous and wrong message to the “Taiwan independence” forces.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on August 18, 2022) 

♦  日本防卫大臣岸信夫近日表示,中国以不透明的方式持续高水平地增加国防开支,加强军事力量,引发日本等地区国家和国际社会强烈担忧。钓鱼岛是日领土,日将捍卫相关岛屿主权。日台地理位置接近,台若出事,日亦无法置身事外。日防卫副大臣中山泰秀称,台湾有事就是日本有事。 

Japan's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi recently said that “Chinese military trends, including the rapid strengthening, increasing activity and expansion of its operational capabilities, combined with the lack of transparency regarding its defense policy and military capabilities, have become a strong security concern for Japan, the region and the international community”. He claimed that the Diaoyu Islands are “unquestionably Japanese territory and would be defended as such.” Given the geographical proximity between Japan and Taiwan island, “what could happen in Taiwan could likely be an issue for Japan, and in that case, Japan will have to take the necessary response to that situation.” Yasuhide Nakayama, Japan's Deputy Defense Minister, said that "What's happening in Taiwan is directly linked to Japan".  (Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on September 30_2021)

  • 致命援助  [zhì mìng yuán zhù]  lethal aid: 

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据报道,英国国防大臣沙普斯在伦敦出席会议时称,美英国防情报部门掌握证据显示,致命援助正在或即将从中国流向俄并用于乌克兰战场。 

It’s reported that Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps said during a conference in London that the intelligent services from the US and the UK had evidence that lethal aid is now, or will be, flowing from China to Russia for use in the battlefield in Ukraine.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  美国国务卿布林肯称,中方一直通过其企业向俄提供非致命援助,现在又开始考虑提供致命援助。美国总统国家安全事务助理沙利文称,如中方作出援俄决定,将付出切实代价。 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China has been providing nonlethal assistance to Russia through its companies, and is now considering a provision of lethal aid. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan warned that there would be “real costs” for China if the country went forward with providing lethal aid to Russia.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2023)

  • 中日韩合作未来十年展望  [zhōng rì hán hé zuò wèi lái shí nián zhǎn wàng]  Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade: 

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中方愿同日方、韩方一道,落实《中日韩合作未来十年展望》等重要共识,深化经贸、科技、人文等领域合作,推进东亚区域经济一体化,促进地区及世界的和平、稳定与繁荣。 

China stands ready to work with Japan and the ROK to implement the Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade and other important common understandings, deepen economic and trade, sci-tech and cultural cooperation to advance regional economic integration in East Asia and promote regional and global peace, stability and prosperity.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2024) 

Previous PRC history of the term:

♦  昨天,第十次中日韩外长会在韩国釜山举行。三方一致认为应坚持将《中日韩合作未来十年展望》等领导人共识落到实处,同意为中日韩领导人会议创造条件,加紧相关筹备工作。。。。 王毅外长表示,在中日韩合作重整行装再出发之际,我们应坚定初心、锚定方向,将《中日韩合作未来十年展望》等领导人共识落到实处。 

The 10th China-Japan-ROK Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in Busan, the ROK yesterday [November 26, 2023]. The three sides agreed that it is important to deliver on the consensus reached by leaders, including the Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade. The three sides agreed to create conditions for a China-Japan-ROK leaders’ meeting and speed up preparation.  ... Foreign Minister Wang said that as we are renewing the trilateral cooperation, we need to keep in mind our original aspiration and stick to the right direction and implement our leaders’ common understandings including the Trilateral Cooperation Vision for the Next Decade.  (Foreign Ministry Regular Press Conference on November 27, 2023)

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