Palau will not succeed in its attempt to hijack the positions of other member states of Pacific Islands Forum by hyping up China's recent missile test, said foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Thursday in Beijing.
Guo made the remark at a regular press briefing in response to a media inquiry.
"China has more than once made clear its position on the test launch. Palau has repeatedly raised this issue in an ill-intentioned attempt to hijack the position of other member states of the Pacific Islands Forum. It will not have its way," said Guo.
"China is committed to peaceful development and a national defense policy that is defensive in nature. We never engage in military expansion. China stands ready to work with South Pacific countries to contribute to peace, stability, development and prosperity of the South Pacific region," said Guo.
China slashes Palau on hyping up missile test
Daniel, a Russian vlogger residing in Zhejiang, has expressed his admiration for the high efficiency and smooth operation of the local public service in the eastern Chinese province.
Having lived in China for over a decade, Daniel has witnessed the progress China has made in public services. The adoption of convenient technologies has made life easier, and given foreigners a greater sense of belonging.
According to Daniel, even bureaucratic processes have become less daunting.
After receiving a new passport recently, he went to a local offline public service center to update his information on his Chinese social security card.
Staff there verified the spelling of his passport name, visa information and insurance records, then helped print a new card once everything was confirmed.
"This is my old card, the new one is already being made. Many foreigners in China can actually have access to these social security card services. You can use it to see a doctor, ride the subway and bus and even scan it at many cultural and tourism sites. It's very convenient," said the vlogger.
Many cities in China offer a similar swift response to public complaints, with citizens calling a hotline or reporting issues online. The government quickly responds and follows up to resolve them.
"The 12345 city services hotline here in Zhejiang actually offers English support on weekdays. So foreigners who don't speak Chinese can still easily get their point across. Honestly, little details like that give me a real sense of belonging here," Daniel said.
Russian vlogger impressed by efficient, convenient public service in Zhejiang
