The temporary agreement between China and the Vatican's appointment of the bishop will expire in October. The pope of Fang Ji expressed his hope to extend the agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded

On July 6, 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference

Agence France -Presse reporter: China and Vatican's temporary agreement on the appointment of bishop will expire in October.Fang Ji Pope expressed his hope to extend the agreement.Does China also have a renewal plan?If so, do China intend to modify certain terms?Will all the contents of the agreement be disclosed?

Zhao Lijian: Since the signing of the temporary agreement between China and the Vatican on the appointment of the bishop, the agreement has been successfully implemented with the efforts of both parties.The two parties will continue to promote related work in accordance with the agenda agreed.

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