[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China adheres to the path of peaceful development and never engages in military expansion] On September 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A reporter from Bloomberg News asked that leaders of some Pacific island countries criticized China’s recent missile test activities, saying that China did not provide sufficient advance notice. What is China’s comment on this? Guo Jiakun said that China has stated its position many times regarding test-launch activities. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, firmly pursues a defensive national defense policy, and never engages in military expansion. China is willing to work with South Pacific countries to contribute to maintaining peace, stability, development and prosperity in the South Pacific region. (Beijing Daily)