beijing immediately expressed regret over his actions and mentioned that " ulterior motives " may be at play . " it is understandable if some politicians do not understand the chinese government strategy on darfur , but i am aware that some people may have ulterior motives , and this we cannot accept . . . china is also concerned about the refugee situation in conflict . [ but ] that rhetoric will not do . we hope that relevant personnel will be more constructive , " said li zhaoxu , the deputy - head general of the media service in china ' s foreign ministry .
Liu Jianchao is an employee of China's foreign ministry.