China on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over a drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing opposes attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities and stressed that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Gulf states must be respected, while civilians and non-military facilities should be protected.
He called for an immediate ceasefire, saying preventing further escalation remained the top priority.
Xi, Putin to discuss ties, cooperation
Commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China from Tuesday to Wednesday, Guo said Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping would discuss bilateral relations, cooperation, and international and regional issues.
He described China and Russia as “comprehensive strategic cooperative partners of coordination in the new era.”
Trump, Xi agreed on AI dialogue
Asked about reports that Xi and US President Donald Trump discussed artificial intelligence regulation during summit talks last week, Guo said the two leaders agreed to establish intergovernmental dialogue on AI.
“As two leading AI powers, China and the US need to work together to promote the development and improve the governance of AI to make sure that it will better contribute to social progress and common welfare of the international community,” he said.
Chinese-owned ship hit near Odesa
