Olympic torch relay

Jiang said that the global torch relay of the Olympic Games would continue "in all weathers" to spread the Olympic spirit and ideals of peace, friendship and progress in the world.

Jiang made the remarks when asked to comment on the smooth torch relay on Wednesday (local time) in San Francisco, California.

She expressed her satisfaction and pleasure over the successful San Francisco torch relay, noting the activity was warmly welcomed by Chinese there and local people and under effective cooperation from the U.S. government and relevant departments in the city.

"There were lots of touching moments," said Jiang.

She said it fully revealed that people in the whole world supports and looks forward to the Olympic Games.

"The Olympic torch relay will continue in all sorts of weathers to spread the Olympic spirit and ideals of peace, friendship and progress in the world," she said.

"No forces can hold it back," she said.

"The Chinese people are ready to join efforts with people of all nations to ensure the hosting of a grand high-level world sporting event with characteristics. We have full confidence in it."

Lhasa riots

China on Thursday refuted proposals for so-called "international" or "independent" investigations on recent Lhasa riots, and urged probes into attacks on China's foreign missions last month.

Relevant organizations and countries should first probe who were behind the violent attacks on Chinese embassies and consulates following Lhasa riots instead of initiating such proposals, said Jiang.

More than 10 Chinese embassies and consulates in Europe and the United States were harassed and attacked by violent mobsters after riots occurred in Lhasa and other ethnic Tibetan areas last month.

Jiang said many instances in the embassy attacks demand investigation by relevant countries, such as who were behind the scene, who were the mobsters, and what motives they harbored.