RIA Novosti reporter: The first question, the Heilongjiang government announced yesterday that people who report clues on illegal border crossings between China and Russia can receive a maximum of 5,000 yuan. Is there an illegal cross-border situation, or is this just a preventive measure? Second question, does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accurately know how many Chinese citizens are currently in Russia?

Zhao Lijian: Regarding your first question, according to the "Sino-Russian Management System Agreement", the competent authorities and local governments of the two countries should jointly take the necessary measures to prevent and stop illegal cross-border activities of persons and engage in illegal activities in border areas. This is the responsibility that both parties must undertake to maintain order in the border area.

Regarding your second question, as far as we know, there are currently about 100,000 Chinese citizens in Russia, and it is difficult to accurately calculate the specific figures.

CCTV reporter of the Central Radio and Television Station : According to reports, the “presidential” election in the “Naka” region will hold a second round of voting today. Does China have any comment on this?

Zhao Lijian: China's position on the "Naka" issue is clear and consistent, that is, it is hoped that all parties concerned will resolve disputes through political dialogue and maintain regional peace and stability. China is willing to continue to make its own efforts for regional stability and development.

Reporter from Beijing Daily: We have noticed that the epidemic situation in Russia is getting worse. China has previously released the news of the Chinese medical expert group going to Russia. Can you tell us about the work of the expert group? What help will China provide to Russia in the future?

Zhao Lijian: The Chinese government ’s expert group on anti-epidemic medicine in Russia has arrived in Moscow on April 11. After arriving in Russia, the expert group made a special trip to the Russian New Coronary Pneumonia Appointed Hospital for inspection and exchanges, and communicated extensively with Russian experts on issues such as epidemic prevention and medical treatment. In the next step, the expert group will share in-depth exchanges with the Russian side to share experience, provide prevention and control and diagnosis and treatment guidance and training. At the same time, the expert group also explained the science knowledge of epidemic prevention and control to Chinese overseas Chinese, Russian-funded enterprises and foreign students in Russia through video connection, and distributed epidemic prevention materials.

At the most difficult time for China to fight against the epidemic, Russia gave China firm support and assistance. At present, the rapid development of the epidemic situation in Russia is at a critical stage of epidemic prevention and control. As a new era of comprehensive strategic cooperation partners in mutual assistance, China feels the same and cannot stand idly by. China and Russia will further strengthen cooperation in the fight against epidemics, make concerted efforts, overcome difficulties, and jointly cope with the challenges brought about by the epidemic.

Russian Satellite News Agency reporter: According to reports, China has developed two new inactivated vaccines against coronaviruses. Has the medical expert team in Russia brought the vaccine? Do you plan to cooperate with Russia on vaccines?

Zhao Lijian: I don't have the specific situation you said at the moment. I can ask the competent authority. You can also ask the Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Health and Health Commission.

Agence France-Presse reporter: Yesterday, Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong met with more than 20 African envoys in China to discuss the implementation of Guangdong's anti-epidemic measures involving African citizens in China. Will China take specific measures to solve related problems? Some African envoys in China sent a joint letter to China on this matter last Friday. Can you confirm?

Zhao Lijian: In the past two days, we have clarified China ’s position on issues related to the implementation of anti-epidemic measures in Guangdong Province involving citizens of African countries in China. You can check it on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We also issued a press release regarding the collective meeting of Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong with some African envoys in China.

You mentioned that some African diplomatic envoys in China submitted materials to China. What I want to clarify is that at present I have not received such information.

Surging News Reporter: According to reports, the US State Department Assistant Secretary for Africa, Najib, tweeted yesterday that the videos and stories from Guangzhou are shocking. China must take measures to stop these actions against Africans living and working in China. US State Department spokesman Ortegas retweeted the above tweet and called it a "shameful xenophobia". What's China's response to the relevant US remarks?

Zhao Lijian: I clarified China's position and attitude on this issue yesterday. The United States took advantage of this issue to try to provoke China ’s relations with African countries and undermine the traditional friendship between China and Africa. This approach is futile and extremely immoral.

As the African envoys said in their communication with China yesterday, China has achieved positive results in its fight against the epidemic. If other countries learn from China ’s practices, there will be no disaster like today. The envoys thanked China for combating the epidemic, while overcoming difficulties, carefully caring for citizens of African countries in China, and for helping Africa to fight against the epidemic. They believed that this fully reflected the brotherhood of suffering between the African people and the Chinese people. The friendship is profound and has withstood the test of ups and downs. No external force, no matter what the attempt or the means, can stop the development of friendly relations between Africa and China.

I want to emphasize that China-Africa friendship is deeply rooted in China and Africa, and it is unbreakable. After the outbreak of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, China and Africa once again united and overcome difficulties. Any confusion and discredit will not work, any separation and provocation will not succeed.

Shenzhen Satellite TV reporter: On April 9, a Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that on March 30, the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the United Nations submitted a note to the United Nations, opposing China ’s two notes on the claim of sovereignty over the South China Sea, and reaffirming its sovereignty over Xisha and Nansha At the same time, it reiterates its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the sea areas determined in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. What is China's comment?

Zhao Lijian: I would like to reiterate that the Xisha Islands and Nansha Islands are Chinese territory. Vietnam ’s relevant claims against international law, including the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, are illegal and invalid.