The Chinese Foreign Ministry has voiced strong opposition to recent changes made by the U.S. State Department to its \"U.S.-China Relations\" webpage and related fact sheets. According to spokesperson Guo Jiakun, these modifications distort facts, attack China's foreign policy, and promote a narrative of strategic competition between the two nations.
At a regular press briefing, Guo Jiakun emphasized, \"We strongly deplore and firmly oppose it.\" He highlighted that the updates focus disproportionately on economic ties, particularly the U.S.-China trade deficit, alleged unfair competition practices by China, and concerns expressed by U.S. firms operating within the country.
Guo reaffirmed that China's policy towards the U.S. remains consistent and clear, adhering to the three principles outlined by President Xi Jinping: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. \"We are equally determined to defend our sovereignty, security, and development interests,\" he stated.
The spokesperson urged the United States to honor the important common understandings reached by the two presidents during their recent phone conversation. He called on the U.S. to cease misleading its citizens and the international community, stop smearing China, and remove undue pressure from bilateral relations.
Furthermore, Guo Jiakun stressed the importance of the U.S. approaching China-U.S. relations with objectivity and rationality. He advocated for both nations to collaboratively promote the steady, sound, and sustainable development of their relationship, fostering a constructive and cooperative bilateral dynamic.
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FM spokesperson: U.S. changes to State Dept. webpage distort facts
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