B[How does China view the glacier retreat crisis affecting the Himalayas? Ministry of Foreign Affairs Response] September 2, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 2. The Indian newspaper asked a reporter to ask a question. According to reports, the high-altitude Himalayan region is warming significantly faster than the global average. Research shows that since 1981, the number of snow-covered days in Tibet has continued to decrease, and the Tibetan Plateau has lost about 18% of its glaciers due to climate change. In view of the recent glacier collapse in Nepal, how does China view the glacier retreat crisis affecting the Himalayan region? Some people have called on China to jointly establish a Himalayan Commission with its neighboring countries to strengthen cooperation in responding to disasters affecting this fragile region. What is China’s response?
Guo Jiakun said that China has previously responded to relevant issues. According to the assessment of experts from China and Nepal, this disaster was caused by glacier instability under the long-term effects of climate warming. It was caused by an ice and rock avalanche in a glacier in Nepal that rapidly fell and washed away the mountain. A press conference held by the Tibet Autonomous Region also introduced the relevant situation.
He pointed out that in fact, China and Nepal have always maintained good cooperation in the fields of meteorology, water conservancy, disaster prevention and reduction. After the disaster, China also shared important information such as images of the disaster area, satellite and hydrological data with Nigeria, including early warning information on the upstream barrier lakes. We will continue to vigorously support Nigeria in disaster relief and strengthen cooperation in disaster prevention and reduction.
Guo Jiakun said that climate change is a common challenge facing all mankind, and no country can be immune to it. China will continue to work with the international community to strengthen exchanges and cooperation to effectively prevent and reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Regarding the specific issues you mentioned, please refer to the competent authorities. (Beijing Daily) B[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China deeply regrets the failure to issue a communiqué at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting] September 2, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 2. A reporter asked: It is understood that at the second meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors held from August 31 to September 1, due to China’s different views on global imbalances, the meeting was unable to issue a communiqué. What is China’s comment on this?
Guo Jiakun said that China is an important member of the G20 and attaches great importance to the role of the G20 as a major forum for international economic cooperation. Since the United States took over the presidency of the G20 in 2026, China has actively and constructively participated in discussions on relevant issues through various channels, including financial channels, to promote the G20 to achieve practical results.
We have noticed that all parties held different views on relevant issues at the just-held meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors. China deeply regrets that the meeting was unable to issue a communiqué.
As the main platform for international economic cooperation, the G20 should coordinate on important global economic issues in an objective, fair and balanced manner based on the principles of consensus and equal participation. China hopes that the United States, as the host country and all members, will abide by this principle, fully respect the reasonable concerns of all parties, and promote the 2026 Miami Summit to achieve positive results.
"China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached at the meeting between the two heads of state, and work with all members to promote the G20 to play an active role in deepening macroeconomic policy coordination, improving global economic governance, and promoting world economic growth." Guo Jiakun said. (Beijing Daily) B[First Anniversary of the Global Governance Initiative, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Consultation, Joint Construction and Sharing are what everyone hopes for] September 1st, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 1st. A reporter asked: In September last year, President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed a global governance initiative, which received widespread and positive response from the international community. Today is the first anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s global governance initiative. Could the spokesperson introduce the progress and results of the global governance initiative over the past year?
Guo Jiakun said that over the past year, global governance initiatives have become increasingly popular and have been transformed from Chinese plans into international practices, demonstrating strong vitality, influence and appeal. The Global Governance Initiative has gathered broad international consensus and is in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. It has quickly received support and response from nearly 160 countries and international organizations. More than 60 countries have actively joined the "Group of Friends of Global Governance" to carry out intensive coordination around many issues of global governance. The BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are developing and growing, and the representation and voice of the Global South are increasing. The fruitful results of the Global Governance Initiative in the past year have fully demonstrated that extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits are what everyone hopes for, adhering to multilateralism is a universal consensus, and building a more fair and reasonable global governance system is a common expectation. (CCTV News) B[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and Nigeria maintain smooth communication on personnel search and rescue, information sharing, prevention of secondary disasters, etc.] On September 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on September 1. A foreign media reporter asked, after the debris flow disaster in Nepal, did China share information with Nepal? How often? Is it shared every hour or every day? Guo Jiakun said that China and Nepal have always maintained good cooperation in the fields of meteorology, water conservancy, disaster prevention and reduction. After the disaster, China maintained smooth communication with Nigeria on personnel search and rescue, information sharing, prevention of secondary disasters, etc., continued to provide meteorological, hydrological and other data to Nigeria, conducted professional consultations, and provided relevant early warning information. China will continue to strongly support Nigeria in disaster relief, strengthen cooperation in disaster prevention and reduction, and safeguard the common interests of the two peoples. (Beijing Daily) A[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: All Chinese personnel who have contacted the disaster-stricken areas in Nepal have been properly relocated] August 31, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on August 31. A reporter asked that the rescue work for the Geelong mudslide disaster is still in progress. Can China further introduce the progress of foreign-related rescue work?
Guo Jiakun said that a sudden glacier collapse in the border area of Nepal triggered a serious mudslide disaster, causing heavy casualties and loss of communication between China and Nepal. While China is carrying out emergency rescue and self-rescue, it immediately extends a helping hand to Nigeria to support Nigeria's emergency disaster relief. President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Nepali President Paudal, and Prime Minister Li Qiang has also expressed condolences to Nepal. The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee pointed out that emergency assistance should be provided to the disaster-stricken areas in Nepal and international rescue cooperation should be carried out. On August 29, Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with Nepalese Foreign Minister Hisir, saying that China and Nepal are a community connected by mountains and rivers and sharing a common destiny. In the face of disasters, the two countries should stand firmly together, respond hand in hand, overcome the difficulties together, and interpret the traditional friendship across the Himalayas with practical actions.
Guo Jiakun said that the Chinese government has provided emergency cash assistance and humanitarian assistance to Nepal. The first batch of 50 tons of disaster relief materials has arrived in Kathmandu. Two batches of Chinese rescue teams composed of tunnel rescue experts have rushed to the front lines of Nepal's disaster-stricken areas. We have also shared important information such as images, satellite and hydrological data of the disaster area with Nepal, including early warning information on barrier lakes in the upper reaches, and are actively assisting stranded Nepali citizens to return to Nepal as soon as possible.
Guo Jiakun said that as of noon on the 30th, all Chinese personnel who had contacted the disaster area in Nepal had been properly relocated and were in a safe state. At present, China is making every effort to search and rescue missing persons at home and abroad, and maintains close communication with foreign embassies in China to jointly carry out work such as locating missing foreign persons and handling the aftermath. (Beijing Daily)
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