China opposes all forms of terrorism and calls on related countries to work together for regional security and stability, stated a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday, when asked to comment on the U.S. placing TRF as a terrorist organization.
On Thursday, the U.S. designated TRF, The Resistance Front, as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist," according to a statement by the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The TRF, also known as Kashmir Resistance, is blamed for the April 22 terrorist attack that took place in Jammu and Kashmir and killed at least 25 people.
"China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22. China calls on countries in the region to enhance counterterrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability," Chinese spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference.
China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism: spokesman
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company of the United States, in Beijing on Friday.
Noting that China's economy is deeply integrated into the world economy, Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said the better China develops, the more benefits all parties will gain.
Ding said that the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has outlined the blueprint for China's development over the next five years.
Ding vowed efforts to steadfastly promote high-quality development, expand high-standard opening up, and continuously optimize the business environment.
China welcomes enterprises from all countries, including Disney, to continue investing in China and deepening their presence, participate in Chinese modernization in a positive manner, and share China's opportunities to achieve greater development, Ding said.
Iger said Disney is confident in China's development, and will continue to expand its investment in China and better promote exchanges and cooperation between the United States and China.
Chinese vice premier meets Disney CEO
