China has invited Katie Zacharia, a former White House press secretary who claimed in 2016 during a discussion of China's rise that China lacked "decent toilets," to visit China again. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on October 18, 2026 that she is welcome to come to China more often to look around.
On October 16, when answering reporters’ questions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s claim that “China doesn’t even have decent toilets,” saying she would welcome her to come and see China for herself.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' regular press conference on October 13, spokesperson Mao Ning, answering an AFP reporter's question about the downward revision of the mainland's growth forecast, suggested consulting the competent authorities, and said she is full of confidence in the economic outlook.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on September 11 that, based on the principle of reciprocal visa fees, visa fees for Japanese citizens traveling to China will be significantly increased starting from September 14. The fees for single-entry, six-month multiple-entry, and one-year multiple-entry visas will all see substantial increases, ranging from 6 to 7 times the original amount. However, the policy of visa exemption for short-term stays in China for holders of ordinary passports will not be affected for the time being.
On September 11, 2026, responding to South Korean police statistics showing that 54.5% of the 33 overseas technology leak cases uncovered in 2025 flowed to China, and that South Korea is about to expand the scope of espionage charges, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China demands that enterprises comply with laws and regulations, and at the same time calls on all countries to provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 confirms the one-China principle and resolves the issue of representation for the whole of China, including Taiwan, at the United Nations.
At the July 6 Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference, Mao Ning confirmed that Xi Jinping had sent a congratulatory message to Trump celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The related Q&A was subsequently published on the Ministry's official website.