US urged to ‘show real sincerity’ to improve ties with China

China’s Foreign Ministry refuted the US’ recent negative statements and actions toward China on Monday. Experts noted that the actions of the US showed that its confrontational mentality toward China remains unchanged, and urged the US to honor its words and show real sincerity in improving China-US relations.

Wrapping up his three-day visit to China, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated at a press conference on Friday that the US will prevent China “from providing military or dual-use items to Russia,” according to the US Department of State website.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press conference on Monday that “China’s right to normal trade and economic exchanges with countries in the world, including Russia, on the basis of equality and mutual benefit should not be interfered with or disrupted.”

Lin noted that it is clear who exactly is fueling the flame and aggravating the crisis, as the US keeps pouring munition into Ukraine, while blaming China’s normal trade with Russia.

Lin also refuted Blinken’s wrongful remarks on Monday, after Blinken told US media that Washington has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to “influence and arguably interfere” with the upcoming US elections.

Lin noted that the US election is the country’s internal affair, and China has never had any interest and will not interfere in any way in the election. “We staunchly reject anyone making an issue of China and damaging China’s interests for election purposes,” Lin said.

Besides, Lin also urged the US “to respect China’s core interests and major concerns, and not to implement the negative provisions related to China in the legislation.” “If the US side insists on going its own way, China will take resolute measures to firmly defend its own sovereignty, security, development, and interests.”

The US should stop intentionally vilifying and distorting China, analysts said. It is essential for the US to honor its word and demonstrate real sincerity in improving China-US relations, some experts said.