法新社记者在所罗门群岛本周举行选举之前，所反对派人士丹尼尔·苏达尼今天告诉法新社，他对中国在该国影响力日益增强感到担忧。发言人对此有何回应？中方如何看待本周在所罗门群岛的选举以及目前的中所关系？

AFP An opposition politician of Solomon Islands Daniel Suidani today told AFP ahead of the elections this week that China’s growing hold over the country is “alarming.” What is your response? How does the Foreign Ministry view the elections in Solomon Islands this week and the current China-Solomon Islands relations?

不久前，习近平主席在会见密克罗尼西亚联邦总统西米纳时指出，中方主张，各国在发展同太平洋岛国关系时，应该坚持岛国自主，坚持发展为先，坚持开放包容。这也是我们发展同所罗门群岛关系的原则和政策。

During his meeting with President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley Simina a few days ago, President Xi Jinping noted that when countries develop relations with Pacific Island countries, it is essential to let Pacific Island countries make their own decisions, put development first, and stay open and inclusive. This is also China’s position and policy for developing relations with Solomon Islands.

林剑中方注意到有关事态。墨西哥和厄瓜多尔都是拉美和加勒比大家庭一员，希望有关国家本着相互尊重的原则，在遵守国际法和国际关系基本准则框架内妥善处理矛盾分歧。

Lin Jian We have noted the development. Mexico and Ecuador are both members of the family of Latin America and the Caribbean countries. We hope that relevant countries will follow the principle of mutual respect and properly settle differences within the framework of the international law and the basic norms of international relations.

林剑当前，中斯关系发展良好，两国携手高质量共建“一带一路”，共同支持中国—中东欧国家合作走深走实，高层交往、经贸投资、科技创新、人文交流、多边协作等领域合作成果丰硕。法永副总理兼外长访问期间，双方将就中斯关系、各领域合作、多边协调以及共同关心的国际和地区问题交换意见。这是斯洛文尼亚国家领导人时隔5年再次访问中国，相信一定会进一步巩固两国政治互信，深化各领域务实合作，共同促进世界和平与发展。我们也欢迎斯洛文尼亚经贸代表团随法永副总理兼外长来华访问，这充分说明斯方及欧洲的企业家们对实现更高水平互利共赢充满期待。经贸团还将赴上海、深圳等地参访，相信一定能充分感受到中国经济蓬勃向上、长期向好的势头和中国坚持对外敞开大门的气象。中方愿同斯方一道，以此访为契机，加强对话沟通，密切各层级、各领域往来，推动中斯、中欧关系健康稳定发展。

Lin Jian China-Slovenia relations are growing with a sound momentum. The two countries have carried out high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, jointly supported deeper and more substantive cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, and achieved fruitful outcomes in high-level exchanges, trade and investment, scientific and technological innovation, cultural and people-to-people exchange and coordination on multilateral affairs. During Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon’s visit, the two sides will exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in various areas, coordination on multilateral affairs, and international and regional issues of mutual interest. This is the second visit to China by a national leader of Slovenia in five years. We believe that the visit will further consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation in various areas and galvanize joint effort to promote world peace and development. We also welcome Slovenia’s business delegation who will accompany the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The business delegation’s visit speaks to the high expectation of entrepreneurs from Slovenia and Europe for high-level mutually beneficial cooperation. The business delegation will also visit Shanghai and Shenzhen. I believe they will feel China’s economic dynamism and growth momentum and see China’s firm commitment to opening up. China stands ready to work with Slovenia and take the visit as an opportunity to step up dialogue and communication, have closer exchanges at all levels and in all areas, and promote the sound and steady growth of China-Slovenia and China-EU relations.

林剑4月13日，澳大利亚悉尼一家购物中心发生持刀行凶事件，造成多人伤亡。

Lin Jian On April 13, a knife attack at a shopping center in Sydney, Australia resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.