China Denies U.S. Allegations of Violating Geneva Agreement Commitments

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday firmly rejected ongoing accusations from the United States that China has breached the consensus achieved during recent economic and trade discussions in Geneva. Addressing reporters at a regular press briefing, Lin called upon the U.S. government to cease disseminating disinformation regarding China’s position and actions.

According to Lin, China has conducted itself with responsibility and diligence following the Geneva talks, strictly adhering to the agreements reached. “We have taken the consensus seriously and implemented it rigorously,” Lin emphasized, underscoring what he described as China’s consistent and constructive approach to bilateral negotiations.

The spokesperson criticized the United States for, in his words, seriously undermining the consensus by enacting a series of restrictive and discriminatory measures against China. Among the actions cited were the introduction of export controls on artificial intelligence chips, a halt in sales of chip design software essential to Chinese industries, and newly announced visa revocations targeting Chinese students. Lin argued that these steps directly contradict the spirit and letter of the Geneva agreements.

Lin asserted that the U.S. actions have caused harm to China’s legitimate rights and interests. He noted that China has officially lodged stern representations in response, reiterating the country’s firm opposition to such measures.

Stressing the importance of mutual respect in international relations, Lin warned that pressure and coercion are not productive approaches for engaging with China. He urged the United States to respect the facts, discontinue the spread of false information, rectify its erroneous practices, and take meaningful steps toward safeguarding the hard-won consensus established at the Geneva talks. Lin concluded by emphasizing China's commitment to constructive dialogue but insisted that adherence to agreements must be mutual and consistent.