China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesman

China supports Russia in hosting a trilateral expert-level meeting on reinforcing collaborative efforts to find a political and diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday.

Lin made the remarks in response to a media query about the announcement by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai that trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue would be held in Moscow on April 7-8.

"China firmly believes that a political and diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue is the only correct choice. We support Russia in hosting the trilateral expert-level consultation and making further efforts to promote the political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue," said Lin.

"China will continue to communicate and coordinate with relevant parties to find a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that accommodates the reasonable concerns of all parties, so as to safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and maintain peace and stability in the Middle East," he said.

China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesman

China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesman

China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesman

China supports Russia in hosting trilateral consultations on Iranian nuclear issue: FM spokesman

Beijing marked China's 18th National Fitness Day on Saturday with a range of sporting activities, including the launch of a series of sports events and a three-day sports carnival, showcasing the capital's enduring sports legacy as the host of both the 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Olympics.

China's 18th National Fitness Day, which falls on Saturday this year, saw numerous sports events taking place simultaneously across the metropolis.

The opening of the 17th Beijing Municipal Games, a sports carnival, and the 17th Beijing Olympic City Sports and Culture Festival are taking center stage one after another, fully unleashing the sporting vitality through a diverse array of sporting events, consumer activities, and cultural experiences.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Beijing's successful bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games, and the city has launched a sports consumption season.

Nearly 60 sports brands have gathered in Beijing's Olympic center area, bringing more than a dozen top-tier international sports event IPs.

The three-day sports carnival seamlessly integrates match watching, interactive experiences, and shopping.

"The National Fitness Day is taking on a variety of forms. We can experience GT racing, racing culture, trendy sports culture, and even related merchandise in person," said Lin Yue, an Olympic champion.

The 17th Beijing Municipal Games and the Third Beijing Winter Games also opened Saturday at the National Stadium.

Featuring three categories of youth, college and general public, the event has set new records for both the number of participants and the range of sports, catering to sports enthusiasts of all ages and providing ordinary citizens with a professional platform to showcase their athletic abilities.

On the same day, the 17th Beijing Olympic City Sports and Culture Festival kicked off at the Beijing Olympic Museum.

Beijing marks National Fitness Day with sports carnivals, various games