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

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday strongly dismissed allegations by the United States that China has breached agreements established during recent China-U.S. economic and trade negotiations in Geneva. Lin called for the U.S. to stop the dissemination of what he described as "disinformation" regarding China's actions and commitment to prior consensus.

"China has acted responsibly, taking the consensus reached in the Geneva talks seriously and implementing it rigorously," Lin asserted during a routine press briefing. He emphasized that China remains committed to fulfilling its obligations and expects the same earnestness from the U.S. side.

Lin outlined a series of unilateral measures taken by the United States, which he argued have severely undermined the spirit and substance of the Geneva consensus. These actions include the release of guidance for export controls on artificial intelligence chips, stopping the sale of chip design software to Chinese entities, and initiating the revocation of visas for Chinese students in specific academic fields. According to Lin, these steps constitute discriminatory and restrictive practices that violate not only the letter but also the intent of previous trade agreements.

The spokesperson underscored that such measures by the U.S. have caused direct harm to the legitimate rights and interests of China. In response, China has lodged "stern representations" to formally convey its strong opposition to the ongoing U.S. practices. Lin highlighted that these issues are being taken up at various diplomatic levels to ensure that China's position is fully understood.

Stressing that "pressure and coercion are not the correct ways to deal with China," Lin urged the United States to respect objective facts and cease spreading misleading information. He called on U.S. officials to "correct their own mistakes" and act in good faith to maintain and safeguard the consensus achieved during the Geneva discussions. According to Lin, only through concrete actions and mutual respect can the stability of China-U.S. economic and trade relations be preserved moving forward.