U.S. Undermines Geneva Talks: MOFCOM Criticizes Washington's Actions Impacting International Consensus
U.S. actions undermine Geneva consensus, says MOFCOM amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
China's Ministry of Commerce has strongly criticized recent U.S. actions, asserting that Washington has seriously undermined the consensus reached during high-level economic and trade talks in Geneva. According to the ministry, the United States has enacted a series of discriminatory restrictive measures aimed at Chinese interests, including the issuance of new guidance on artificial intelligence chip export controls, halting the sale of advanced chip design software to China, and announcing the revocation of student visas for Chinese nationals.
A spokesperson from the ministry emphasized that these steps severely violate the understanding achieved in previous discussions between the two countries, particularly referencing an agreement reached during a phone call between the two heads of state on January 17. The spokesperson stated that these acts have “gravely harmed China's legitimate rights and interests” and add new layers of tension to already delicate economic relations.
The ministry further accused the United States of unilaterally initiating new rounds of economic and trade frictions, which have led to increased uncertainty and instability in bilateral ties. "Instead of reflecting on its own actions, the United States has groundlessly accused China of violating the consensus, a claim that grossly distorts the facts," the spokesperson said, adding that China firmly rejects these unjustified accusations.
These recent developments come amid heightened scrutiny and competition over technology exports, intellectual property rights, and academic exchanges between the two major economies. Chinese officials reiterated their commitment to defending their national interests and called on the United States to return to dialogue and cooperation based on mutual respect and previously established agreements.
