China Appeals to US to Avoid Imposing Its Hegemonic Views
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Synopsis
On March 26, China's foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun appealed to the US to desist from projecting its hegemonic views onto China and to move beyond an outdated Cold War mentality in examining China-US relations.
Key Takeaways
- China urges the US to stop its hegemonic narrative.
- Calls for a renewed perspective on China-US relations.
- Guo Jiakun emphasizes China's commitment to peaceful development.
- Reiterates that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter.
- Urges the US to cease support for Taiwan independence.
Beijing, March 26 (NationPress) China calls on the United States to refrain from imposing its hegemonic logic on China or interpreting China-US relations through a dated Cold War lens, stated Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Guo's comments came in response to a media inquiry regarding a US report that labeled China as the primary military and cyber adversary to the United States.
The spokesperson criticized the US for releasing these unjust and biased reports year after year, propagating the 'China threat' narrative and fueling rivalry among major nations as a pretext to curb and suppress China while upholding its own hegemony.
China's progress is rooted in a distinct historical logic and potent internal motivation. Our objectives, pursued transparently, aim solely to enhance the lives of the Chinese populace and contribute positively to the global community. We have no intention of overtaking or displacing any nation, Guo emphasized.
He remarked that the Taiwan issue is strictly an internal matter for China, reaffirming that China is resolute in opposing 'Taiwan independence' and safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, cautioning against underestimating this position, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Guo urged the United States to cease projecting its hegemonic logic onto China and to avoid framing China-US relations in an antiquated Cold War perspective, and to refrain from containing and suppressing China under the pretext of strategic competition.
Furthermore, he urged the United States to stop endorsing and supporting forces advocating for 'Taiwan independence' in any capacity and to halt the amplification of the 'China threat' narrative. Instead, the US should take concrete steps to foster stable, healthy, and sustainable development in China-US relations.
