On the afternoon of October 15, Colonel Wu Qian, director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and press spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, released news on recent military issues. Reporter: According to reports, the Israel Defense Forces recently attacked the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Are Chinese peacekeepers and soldiers currently safe? Wu Qian: China is seriously concerned and strongly condemns the Israeli attack on UNIFIL. UNIFIL carries out its peacekeeping mission as authorized by the UN Security Council resolution. China resolutely opposes any attack on UN peacekeepers, and demands that the incident be investigated, that the personnel concerned be held to account, and that practical measures be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening again. All parties to the conflict must ensure the safety of UNIFIL personnel and assets. The Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon are currently safe. China is closely monitoring the local security situation and will take measures to further enhance its own security and defense capabilities.

On the afternoon of October 15, Colonel Wu Qian, director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and press spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, released news on recent military issues. Reporter: According to reports, the Israel Defense Forces recently attacked the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Are Chinese peacekeepers and soldiers currently safe? Wu Qian: China is seriously concerned and strongly condemns the Israeli attack on UNIFIL. UNIFIL carries out its peacekeeping mission as authorized by the UN Security Council resolution. China resolutely opposes any attack on UN peacekeepers, and demands that the incident be investigated, that the personnel concerned be held to account, and that practical measures be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening again. All parties to the conflict must ensure the safety of UNIFIL personnel and assets. The Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon are currently safe. China is closely monitoring the local security situation and will take measures to further enhance its own security and defense capabilities.