Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on June 10, 2026

Xinhua News Agency: Today marks the second International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. We notice that a variety of events have been held at the UN headquarters and in cities home to multiple UN entities. China Institute of International Studies also released a report on dialogue among civilizations today. Can you share more details?

Lin Jian: Three years ago, President Xi Jinping put forth the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), highlighting the need for civilizations to live together in harmony. Establishing the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations is an important step to implement the GCI.

Today marks the second International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations. As the initiator, China, together with the UN and other international organizations, held a variety of events across the globe. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi delivered a video address and proposed to facilitate dialogue among civilizations from four aspects: First, champion mutual respect and promote harmonious coexistence of civilizations; Second, champion putting the people first and cement the foundation of exchanges among civilizations; Third, champion both heritage and innovation to drive the progress of civilization; Fourth, champion exchanges and mutual learning and improve mechanisms for dialogue among civilizations. President of Colombia Petro, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Ángel Moratinos, and heads of UN entities and other international organizations in cities including Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, and Hague have voiced their support on the events and delivered remarks. Various parties have spoken highly of the significance of the GCI in the world and commended China's contribution to promoting dialogue among civilizations. They also call on the international community to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to promote peace and development through dialogue among civilizations.

To further review and summarize China's experience, practices and major achievements in facilitating global dialogue among civilizations, the China Institute of International Studies today released the report China's Actions for Advancing Global Civilization Dialogue, which systemically states China's concepts, policies and achievements in promoting dialogue among civilizations and also looks ahead to China's next steps in this regard. You are all welcome to read the report.

Joint efforts from the international community are needed to promote dialogue among civilizations. China will work with all parties to take the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations as an opportunity to draw wisdom through dialogue among civilizations to tackle global difficulties and embrace more partners in this regard so as to build a community with a shared future for humanity together.

China-Arab TV: On the morning of June 10, Beijing time, the United States launched three rounds of strikes against Iran. Iran then responded by launching attacks against U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. What is your comment on the latest escalation of the situation in the Middle East?

Lin Jian: China is deeply concerned over the latest developments regarding Iran. Relevant parties need to remain calm, exercise restraint, stop exacerbating confrontation and escalating tensions, take concrete actions to ease the situation, stick to political and diplomatic means for resolving disputes, and work for an early realization of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.

China Review News: According to reports, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) adopted a draft proposal on revising the country's three key security documents at its General Council yesterday. The draft, citing security situation in Japan's neighborhood including China's military buildup, and NATO's 3.5 percent GDP defense spending benchmark, highlights the need for significant increases in defense budget. It calls for boosting counterstrike capabilities, namely the enemy base strike capabilities, building a defensive architecture capable of withstanding large-scale saturation attacks, introducing next-generation submarines fitted for long-range missiles, ensuring the credibility of the extended deterrence with the U.S. nuclear arsenal at the center, and securing the capability to sustain combat operations for at least a year, among others. The proposal is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi by the end of this month. What's China's comment?

Lin Jian: The draft proposal adds to existing evidence that exposes some Japanese forces' attempts and moves to seek re-militarization, break free from post-war norms, and accelerate military buildup. The international community, China included, is deeply concerned and vigilant about these developments. People with insights and anti-war groups in Japan have also expressed their concern and opposition in various forms.

By wantonly criticizing and smearing China's normal military activities and hyping up tensions surrounding Japan, the proposal seeks to deceive the Japanese public and the international community and justify the need to speed up re-militarization at home. Hiding behind the pretext of "bolstering defense" and "responding passively," Japan's right-wing forces have been aggressively developing powerful offensive intermediate and long-range weapons, boosting power projection and forward deployment, and steering Japan's security policy toward an offensive and expansionary direction. They seek to embed military expansion and war preparedness into national institutions, economic infrastructure and public opinion, chip away at the constraints imposed by Japan's constitution, international law and domestic legislation, renounce their obligations under international law, and challenge the post-war international order. This trajectory is becoming more pronounced and posing a real danger. The international community needs to stay highly vigilant and nip it in the bud.

RIA Novosti: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that the new package of anti-Russian sanctions may include measures against companies based in China, Türkiye, India and other countries. What's China's comment on this statement?

Lin Jian: China opposes illicit unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or the authorization of the UN Security Council. We have lodged serious protests to the EU side on multiple occasions to urge the EU to correct the wrongdoing and withdraw the illicit unilateral sanctions. China will closely watch the developments and do what is necessary to firmly protect its legitimate rights and interests.