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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 20, 2025

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China

Updated: October 20, 2025 17:35

Global Times: It was reported that the Indonesian government is negotiating a debt restructuring with China for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. Individual we-media claimed that the railway is in difficulty due to financial challenges. What is China's comment on this? Is the railway operating well?

Guo Jiakun: It has been two years since the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway officially went into operation. Over the past two years, the railway has maintained safe, unimpeded and orderly operation. It has provided services for over 11.71 million passengers, with passenger flow still increasing steadily, and its economic and social benefit continues to be unleashed, creating large amounts of jobs for the local people and boosting economic growth along the line. These have been recognized and welcomed by various sectors of Indonesia.

Governments of the two countries attach great importance to the development of the project. Competent authorities and companies of the two sides have maintained close coordination to provide strong support for the safe and stable operation of the railway. It needs to be stressed that, when assessing a high-speed railway project, apart from the financial figures and economic indicators, one must also take into consideration its public benefit and comprehensive returns. China stands ready to work with Indonesia to continue facilitating the high-quality operation of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway so that the project will play a bigger role in driving Indonesia's economic and social development and enhancing connectivity in the region.

Bloomberg: According to the latest reports, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as its top three issues with China just before the two sides are returning to the negotiating table. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?

Guo Jiakun: China's position on the economic and trade issues between China and the U.S. is consistent and clear. Tariff and trade wars do not serve any party's interest. The two sides need to address relevant issues through consultation on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit.

China News Service: It's reported that Paraguayan First Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies Hugo Meza once again openly called for "a serious and broad debate" to explore possible diplomatic and trade ties between Paraguay and China. He stressed that it concerns Paraguay's long-term interests. What's China's comment?

Guo Jiakun: The one-China principle is a prevailing consensus of the international community and a fundamental norm in international relations. Maintaining so-called "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan authorities will lead nowhere. It will not shake the solid and strong international commitment to the one-China principle, or stop the overriding trend of the times towards China's reunification.

Upholding the one-China principle is the right thing to do. It is where the arc of history bends and public opinion trends. We urge the governments of the very few individual countries, including Paraguay, to see the true picture, listen to the voice of the visionaries, not to turn a blind eye to the will of the people, and make the right political decision at an early date that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their people.

Xinhua News Agency: It's reported that Qatar's Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on October 19 that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Türkiye and to hold follow-up meetings to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the ceasefire has been finalized and both sides would meet again on October 25 in Istanbul. What's China's comment?

Guo Jiakun: Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are China's traditional friendly neighbors. The two countries are and will always be each other's neighbors. China welcomes their ceasefire and commends relevant countries for their contribution. We hope from the bottom of our heart that the two countries will continue to properly handle their differences through dialogue and consultation, realize a full and lasting ceasefire, and jointly maintain peace and stability in both countries and the wider region. We also support their effort to that end. Together with the international community, China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role for the improvement and development of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. 

NHK: The Australian government announced that PLA air force released flares in close proximity to the Royal Australian Air Force patrol aircraft on Sunday. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have any information on this?

Guo Jiakun: I'm not aware of what you mentioned.