(19 Dec 2024) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing, China - 19 December 2024 1. MOFA spokesperson arriving at the press conference 2. Close of reporters 3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin): Lin Jian, China Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson: “The U.S. report, like previous similar reports, ignores facts and is full of bias. Spreading the China threat theory is just an excuse to maintain its military hegemony. China is firmly committed to being a stabilizing, peaceful, and progressive force