"Since last year, the Japanese side has created a farce of "island purchase" on the issue of Diaoyu Islands, and China-Japan relations continue to face serious difficulties. Recently, the Japanese side deliberately instigated the so-called "China. threats", harming China's security interests. Under these circumstances, Japan is still preparing to rebuild the Yasukuni Shrine, once again creating a serious incident on the historical issue, and creating a new major political obstacle to the improvement and development of relations between the two countries. The Japanese side must bear all the consequences arising therefrom. ”

I would like to reiterate that only by conscientiously facing up to and deeply reflecting on the history of aggression and truly "taking history as a mirror" will it be possible for Japan to develop "future-oriented" relations with its Asian neighbors. We solemnly urge the Japanese side to honor its commitment to reflect on its history of aggression, take measures to correct its mistakes, eliminate its bad influence, and win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions. ”

"Finally, on the issue of rebuilding the Yasukuni Shrine, the Chinese side believes that it is better to do less about these things that cost the people and money and affect the feelings of the Chinese people and the Asian people."

A reporter asked: "According to reports, China has sent an additional 700 peacekeepers to South Sudan to protect China's oil fields and related personnel in South Sudan. Can you confirm that? ”

Cheng Gang replied: "As a permanent member of the Security Council, China has always actively participated in UN peacekeeping operations. The purpose of China's participation in any peacekeeping operation is to strictly fulfill the mandate of the Security Council, peacefully resolve conflicts, promote development and reconstruction, and maintain regional peace and security. Recently, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2155 on South Sudan, which decided to expand the scale of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping operations. China is ready to continue to strengthen its support for peacekeeping operations, including the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and is in close communication with the UN Secretariat. If there is further information. China will release it in a timely manner. ”

The reporter asked: "Are these 700 people the largest peacekeeping force sent by China so far?" What class do they belong to? ”

"As I said just now, as a permanent member of the Security Council, China has always been actively committed to participating in UN peacekeeping operations. We are currently the largest contributor of peacekeepers among the five permanent members of the Council. So far, it has participated in 16 United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa, and there are currently more than 1,800 peacekeepers in Africa. We stand ready to continue to strengthen our support for the UNMISS peacekeeping operation, and we are in close communication with the UN Secretariat and will release further information as it becomes available. ”

After listening to these two questions, Mu Yang only felt that this was completely a donkey's lips and a horse's mouth, which fully confirmed the words of the Foreign Ministry spokesperson. "It doesn't matter what the reporter asks, the main thing is what I want to say."

Some people feel that the Foreign Ministry spokesperson's answers to reporters' questions are sometimes not very pertinent and a bit inappropriate. It's confusing. And the speaker always said, "We noticed...... "We note...... "We will continue to pay attention to ......" and other meaningless words, as if they are always talking nonsense.

Indeed, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson's remarks sometimes include answers to questions and clichés, and there is a need for greater transparency. Increase the amount of information. But on the other hand. It is also important to understand that the language of diplomacy is in some ways different from the normal language. Diplomatic language tends to be more tactful, subtle, and vague. The so-called euphemism means that some questions are inconvenient or cannot be said directly, so they are expressed in tactful and subtle language, so that the other party can understand without losing the original intention.

Therefore, diplomatic language is sometimes not a straightforward question and answer, but a bit of a detour or a sound, and it is necessary to pay attention to the words between the lines or the sound outside the strings.

Why is the language of diplomacy different from the normal language? This is due to the peculiarities of diplomacy, the complexity of the diplomatic struggle.

The object of diplomacy is primarily the state. Sovereign equality among nations. Mutual respect should be made. They should also be more particular about language, often focusing on gentleness and elegance. Pay attention to the point so that you don't embarrass the other person too much.

In the diplomatic struggle, the situation is changing, and various situations and possibilities may exist. Generally, they will avoid saying absolutely and saying that they are full, leaving a certain amount of leeway, so as not to be passive. Weak or underdeveloped countries, due to their strength and status, tend to be more strategic and more subtle and tactful in order to gain a foothold and exert influence in the international community.

Agreements or agreements in bilateral diplomatic activities or multilateral negotiations are often the result of agreements or negotiated compromises between two or more parties, and are often expressed in mutually acceptable language, sometimes with ambiguity.

After participating in a regular news press conference, Muyang said that he had gained a lot, and it was not enough to just read books, but he still had to link theory with practice.

Mu Yang returned to the press office, colleagues are still preparing materials, every day each of them needs to sort out the information on various ministries and commissions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, and the news media, each of them up to several thousand, from which to judge possible problems, whether they may be asked by reporters, and then prepare to write an answer to this matter in line with diplomatic language according to the recent domestic public opinion guidance and the latest national policy, as well as the attitude towards these countries.

This kind of work, everyone has a lot of hands in their hands, Muyang can't complete this work independently, but fortunately, in the data room, there is a lot of information about this area, many of which are finished manuscripts that have been completed by previous colleagues and then adopted, which is also the focus of Muyang's learning.

There are many aspects that need to be studied and judged to answer a question, such as China's relations with that country, the recent international situation, the diplomatic process between the two countries, whether new problems have arisen, whether it is in line with China's interests, and so on.

Muyang continued to read books and read materials in the reference room, these days, learning is his focus, but his colleagues are working overtime, and he can't go back by himself.

At 6 o'clock in the afternoon, the phone rang, Muyang picked it up and saw that it was Xu Youshan calling, and he quickly answered: "Shanshan, you're done." ”

"Yes, I'm off work, what about you, how do you feel on your first day at work today." Xu Youshan asked.

"It's okay, it's mainly looking at the information, and the specific work can't be started now, and the interlacing is like a mountain." Mu Yang sighed.

"Hehe, you also call it interlacing, it's all the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." Xu Youshan said.

"If you go deep and detailed, the difference in the nature of the work of each department is quite large, and the focus is different. Muyang Road.

"And when are you going to get off work?" Xu Youshan asked.

"My colleagues are working overtime, and it's hard for me to go back now, so I'd better share the ups and downs with everyone here." Muyang Road.

"Hehe, that's good, I'll go home to see my daughter first, and I'll eat when you come back."

Hanging up the phone, Muyang continued to bury his head in study. (To be continued.) )