China Denies U.S. Accusations of Violating Geneva Talks Commitments

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday strongly refuted persistent U.S. allegations that China is violating agreements from recent China-U.S. economic and trade discussions held in Geneva. Addressing reporters at a regular briefing, Lin urged the United States to cease what he described as disinformation campaigns regarding China's adherence to the bilateral consensus.

Lin emphasized that China has demonstrated responsibility throughout the process, taking the outcomes of the Geneva negotiations seriously and rigorously implementing all agreed measures. He underscored Beijing's commitment to the consensus, pushing back against Washington’s accusations and asserting that China has acted with transparency and good faith.

The spokesperson drew attention to several recent U.S. policy moves, which he said undermined the spirit of the Geneva consensus. These include the U.S. government's issuance of guidance on artificial intelligence chip export controls, the suspension of sales of critical chip design software to Chinese firms, and the announcement of visa revocations for Chinese students. Lin stated that such measures are both discriminatory and restrictive, lamenting that they have caused significant damage to China's legitimate interests.

According to Lin, these actions by the United States have not only harmed mutual trust but also run counter to the agreements reached during the talks. China has made firm representations to Washington in response, signaling its strong opposition to what it views as unjust treatment and unilateral pressure tactics.

Wrapping up his remarks, Lin cautioned that pressure and coercion are not viable avenues for diplomatic engagement with China. He called on the United States to acknowledge objective facts, halt the spread of misinformation, address its own policy missteps, and take substantive action to uphold the hard-won consensus forged in Geneva, to support stable and constructive economic relations moving forward.