On June 19, Consul General Li Nan received an interview from Belfast Telegraph, a mainstream media outlet in Northern Ireland. During the interview, he promoted the Global Civilization Initiative, introduced the upcoming Open Day, and answered questions on related topics.

Consul General Li noted that, three years ago, President Xi Jinping put forth the Global Civilization Initiative, advocating greater exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations worldwide. The upcoming Open Day will be the first event hosted by the Chinese Consulate General to be fully open to the wider public across Northern Ireland. Through a diverse range of cultural activities and interactive experiences, it aims to help visitors gain a deeper appreciation of China’s rich traditional culture, while further strengthening people-to-people ties and cultural exchanges.

In response to the journalist’s question regarding the so-called “Chinese Espionage Threat” and “overseas police stations”, he stated that it is entirely fabricated and constitutes malicious slander. China never interferes in the internal affairs of other countries and strictly abides by international law. The UK side should respect the facts and refrain from spreading misinformation.