Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 4. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question. The leaders of some Pacific island countries criticized China's recent missile test activities, saying that China did not give sufficient advance notice. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Guo Jiakun said that with regard to the test launch activities, the Chinese side has stated its position many times. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, resolutely pursues a defensive national defense policy, and never engages in military expansion. China is ready to work with South Pacific countries to contribute to maintaining peace, stability, development and prosperity in the South Pacific region.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference on September 4. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question. The leaders of some Pacific island countries criticized China's recent missile test activities, saying that China did not give sufficient advance notice. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Guo Jiakun said that with regard to the test launch activities, the Chinese side has stated its position many times. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, resolutely pursues a defensive national defense policy, and never engages in military expansion. China is ready to work with South Pacific countries to contribute to maintaining peace, stability, development and prosperity in the South Pacific region.