In Response to Huawei Visa Sanctions... China Says "The World's Largest Human Rights Abuser Is the United States"

China urges the United States to "Act Like a Major Power"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] China strongly opposed the United States, which hinted at visa sanctions against personnel of its technology companies, urging it to act like a major power.

Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this remark during a regular briefing on the 16th when asked to comment on statements by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Earlier, on the 15th (local time), Secretary Pompeo said in a press briefing and a talk event that visa sanctions would be imposed on some employees of Chinese technology companies like Huawei, which promote human rights violations.

Spokesperson Hua said, "The United States always talks about human rights, but in reality, it is the world's largest human rights oppressor," adding, "The human rights issues in China mentioned by the U.S. are the biggest lie of this century."

She continued, "Whether China's human rights are good or bad is for the Chinese people to judge, not American politicians," emphasizing, "Since the founding of the People's Republic of China over 70 years ago, the Chinese people have been following a path of development suited to China's circumstances under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party."

She claimed, "China has contributed more than 30% to global GDP growth for over ten years," stating, "This is the greatest contribution in the field of human rights affairs."

Hua criticized the U.S., saying, "Since 2001, the United States has caused over 800,000 deaths through wars and military actions in regions such as Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan," and pointed out, "The living conditions of Black minorities in the United States are also very difficult."

She also strongly criticized reports that the U.S. government is considering a complete ban on visits to the U.S. by Communist Party members and their families residing in the U.S. Hua said, "If the related reports are true, people will be very disappointed," urging, "As the world's strongest power, the United States should consider what it leaves to the world and what influence it has." She added, "I hope the United States will never again ignore the basic principles of international relations and refrain from actions that damage its national image and status."

When asked whether the recent series of U.S. sanctions would affect the China-U.S. trade negotiations, Hua replied, "China has believed that trade negotiations between the two countries benefit both countries and the world," and "China hopes that the already achieved trade negotiations will be well implemented."

She criticized, "China has always acted on what it has said and has always achieved results from what it has implemented," but "within the United States, there is continuous, baseless pressure and hegemonic behavior against China."

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