U.S. Undermines Geneva Consensus, Says China's MOFCOM Amid Tensions
U.S. actions threaten to derail Geneva consensus, says MOFCOM on the international stage.
The Ministry of Commerce of China has sharply criticized the United States for what it described as a *serious undermining* of the consensus reached during recent China-U.S. economic and trade talks in Geneva. The ministry stated that, despite previous agreements, the U.S. has implemented several restrictive measures targeting Chinese companies and individuals.
According to a spokesperson from the ministry, these new measures include issuing updated guidance on artificial intelligence chip export controls, halting the sales of chip design software to Chinese entities, and announcing the revocation of visas for a number of Chinese students. The spokesperson emphasized that such actions are not only discriminatory in nature but also *severely violate* the consensus established during a phone call between the two countries' heads of state earlier this year on January 17.
"The United States has unilaterally and repeatedly provoked new economic and trade frictions," the spokesperson said, noting that such provocations add significant uncertainty and instability to an already complex bilateral relationship. The ministry highlighted that these moves are detrimental to China's *legitimate rights and interests*, and pose additional risks to the global economic environment.
In response to American criticism alleging that China has failed to uphold its commitments, the ministry rejected what it called "groundless accusations" and asserted that such claims are a gross distortion of the facts. "Instead of reflecting on its own actions, the United States has groundlessly accused China of violating the consensus. China firmly rejects these unjustified accusations," the spokesperson added, expressing strong opposition to the recent developments.
As tensions mount, the ministry reiterated China's commitment to safeguarding its national interests and called on the U.S. to honor the spirit and agreements reached in negotiations. The ministry also urged both sides to work toward reducing friction and restoring stability to their economic and trade relations, underlining the importance of mutual respect and adherence to previously agreed-upon frameworks.
