US is ‘stubbornly’ trying to contain China, Beijing says ahead of Blinken visit
- Washington has ‘seriously harmed’ Chinese interests with moves to suppress the country’s economy and trade, foreign ministry official says
- He also says Beijing opposes American interference in the South China Sea and the US ‘sowing discord’ between Beijing and its neighbours
In a briefing on Tuesday, a foreign ministry official said the US had taken measures to suppress China’s economy and trade, which had “seriously harmed” Chinese interests, according to a report on state broadcaster CCTV.
“This is not removing risks but creating risks,” said the official from the foreign ministry’s North American and Oceanian affairs department, who was not named.
“The United States is stubbornly advancing its strategy to contain China and continues to adopt wrong words and deeds that interfere in China’s internal affairs, smear China’s image, and harm China’s interests.”
Blinken’s visit – from Wednesday to Friday – comes as the US has aired growing concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity.
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