DPA: An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza on August 10 killed more than 100 people. What is China’s comment? 

Lin Jian: China is gravely concerned over the relevant military operation of Israel which caused massive civilian casualties in Gaza. We condemn all acts that harm civilians, oppose all moves that violate international humanitarian law, and call on Israel to heed the call of the international community, stop the hostilities at once, do everything possible to protect civilians and avoid further escalation in the region. The international community needs to make more effort together to alleviate and end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

TV Asahi: On August 9th, the Peace Memorial on the 79th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing was held in Nagasaki, Japan. The ambassadors of the US and other G7 countries to Japan did not attend the commemoration due to the exclusion of Israeli ambassador from the ceremony. What’s China’s comment? It is reported that the Chinese Consulate-General in Nagasaki sent people to the ceremony. Can you confirm that?

Lin Jian: We are deeply sympathetic for the pain and suffering experienced by the people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought by the tragic nuclear weapon explosions during World War II. That said, the nuclear explosions in Hiroshima and Nagasaki took place in a specific historic setting. The war of aggression waged by Japanese militarists inflicted catastrophes not only on Japan’s Asian neighbors, but also the people of Japan. What is important is to take history as a mirror, draw lessons from it, and prevent such tragedies of war from repeating themselves.

Chinese diplomatic and consular missions overseas take part in relevant events according to their work schedule. I believe you are familiar with the record of China’s participation in those events over the years.