China has strongly opposed a recent U.S. report that it says hypes up the so-called “China threat,” urging American politicians to stop smearing and suppressing the country.
Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, addressed the issue during a regular press briefing on Friday. He criticized the report by Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which calls for congressional action to restore the United States’ global reputation and influence to prevent being overtaken by China as the world’s leading power.
“The report, filled with Cold War mentality, promotes major country confrontation and propagates the false narrative of a ‘China threat,’ with the real aim of targeting and suppressing China. We firmly oppose this,” Lin said.
He emphasized that China pursues an independent foreign policy of peace, acts as a positive and stabilizing force globally, and has no intention to engage in a contest for influence with any country.
“China views and handles its relations with the United States based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation,” Lin added. He urged relevant U.S. personnel to adopt an objective and rational view of China and China-U.S. relations, stop attacking and smearing China, and contribute to a stable, healthy, and sustainable bilateral relationship.
