Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a routine press conference on December 20. At the meeting, a Reuters reporter asked that Australia claims to provide substantial funding to support the police in the Solomon Islands, while previously, China and the Solomon Islands had also carried out police cooperation, causing Australia to express concern. How does the spokesperson comment on the latest situation? Lin Jian stated that China has consistently advocated that countries should uphold the 'Three Persistences' when developing relations with Pacific island countries, which are to respect the autonomy of island nations, prioritize development, and maintain openness and inclusiveness. No country should treat island nations as its 'backyard', but instead, complement each other's advantages, coordinate and cooperate, and engage in tripartite or multilateral cooperation. It is hoped that relevant parties can truly respect the independence and sovereignty of island nations and not interfere in their internal affairs. (Global Network)