BEIJING, June 3 (INP): A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian hoped that the International organizations will focus on developing peace and development World over.

Commenting on US’s proposal of postponing G7 summit here at a regular news briefing, he said China believes that all international organizations and conferences should be conducive to mutual trust between countries, multilateralism and world peace and development.

This is also the aspiration of the vast majority of countries in the world. Seeking a clique targeting China is not a popular move, and it doesn't serve the interests of countries concerned.

About the recent statement US Secretary of State Pompeo about status of international students and researchers, Zhao Lijian Chinese students and researchers have been an important bond of friendship and bridge for scientific and educational exchange between Chinese and American people.

The latest visa restriction on Chinese students and researchers was imposed by the US side under an abused concept of national security and flimsy excuses.

It severely undermines their legitimate rights and interests and runs counter to the common aspiration for friendly people-to-people, especially youth-to-youth exchange. Taking a backward step like that will only bring harm to oneself and others, he added.

 Replying to a question, Zhao Lijian said, China has made clear its principled position on issues relating to Hong Kong. Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs that allow no foreign interference.

We hope the US will do more that is conducive to stability and prosperity in Hong Kong and development of China-US relations, he added.

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