Daily China MOFA briefing highlights

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(30 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: MOFA Highlights Spokesperson: Mao Ning Date: 30 March 2026 Duration: 05 min 38 sec ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing - 30 March 2026 1. The Foreign Ministry today announced sanctions against Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya. Could you share more details on that? The Taiwan question is at the core of China’s core interests, as well as the red line that must not be crossed. China has made serious protests to Japan regarding Japanese House of Representatives member Keiji Furuya’s visit to the Taiwan region of China. Following the Japanese leader’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan, China has made clear its stern position multiple times. However, Keiji Furuya refused to show any restraint or stop making trouble, and instead continued colluding with Taiwan independence separatist forces to create disturbances, which constitutes serious interference in China’s internal affairs and severe infringement on China’s sovereignty and core interests. In response to Keiji Furuya’s egregious acts, China issued a Decree of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce countermeasures, imposing sanctions on him to serve as a warning to others in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Countering Foreign Sanctions. China will also take any other necessary punitive measures in light of the situation. 2. The Japanese Ambassador to Brazil said in a recent interview that Japan is willing to address its diplomatic tensions with China over the Taiwan issue and is committed to stabilizing bilateral relations between the two countries. What is China’s comment on this? Dialogue should be based on mutual respect and adherence to established consensus. One cannot call for dialogue while at the same time undermining the other side’s core interests. The Japanese side should reflect on its actions and correct its course, abide by the four political documents between China and Japan and its own commitments, and demonstrate sincerity for dialogue through concrete actions. 3. Four US lawmakers are currently visiting Taiwan. Does the Foreign Ministry have any comments? China has consistently and firmly opposed official exchanges between the US and Taiwan and has lodged solemn representations with the US side. The U.S. should abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, handle the Taiwan question prudently and properly, stop all forms of official exchanges with Taiwan, and stop sending any wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces so as to uphold the overall interests of China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China’s position on the Taiwan-related issue is consistent and clear. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. 4. A shell landed on a UNIFIL position, killing one peacekeeper and seriously injuring another. The casualties occurred during Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon, and the UN Secretary-General strongly condemned the incident. What is China’s comment on this? China strongly condemns the attack on UNIFIL, expresses condolences over the victims and extends sympathies to the injured. Any deliberate attack on United Nations peacekeepers is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and is absolutely unacceptable and must stop immediately. China urges the parties concerned to de-escalate the situation and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers. STORYLINE: Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/bcf6c4ddc4ee4416993aa24b57f7424e