Chinese Media Fiercely Condemn US Diplomatic Rudeness... Hostile First Encounter

Yang Jiechi: "Attempts to Change Chinese Society and System Are Futile"
Wang Yi: "Protecting Wrong Alliances Will Hinder Normal Development of International Relations"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese media harshly criticized the U.S. side for diplomatic impropriety during the China-U.S. Alaska high-level talks (2+2).

They also reported that on the first day of the talks, Yang Jiechi, a member of the Communist Party Political Bureau responsible for diplomacy, and Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister in charge of diplomacy, delivered opening remarks conveying China’s firm stance to the U.S. side.

According to China Central (CC) TV, Xinhua News Agency, and Pengpai on the 19th, a Chinese official from the delegation attending the China-U.S. high-level talks briefed on the first day’s situation, pointing out the U.S. side’s diplomatic impropriety and rudeness.

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The official stated, "China earnestly engaged in strategic dialogue with the U.S. side in Anchorage, prepared to hold discussions according to the pre-agreed procedures and schedule." He criticized, "However, the U.S. side greatly exceeded the allotted time for opening remarks, forcibly attacked and criticized China’s domestic and foreign policies, and provoked disputes." He added, "This is not the way to treat guests and does not conform to diplomatic etiquette," and said, "China responded sternly to this."

The talks held on the 18th (local time), attended by U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Chinese Political Bureau member Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, began amid a tense atmosphere with harsh language exchanged from the start.

Yang Jiechi emphasized that "The U.S. has its own American-style democracy, and China has its own Chinese-style democracy," and "China adheres to the path of peaceful development and strives for international and regional peace and development."

He criticized, "The U.S. has many human rights issues," and "The U.S. irresponsibly comments on China’s human rights and democracy while failing to resolve its own problems." Yang added, "The Chinese people sincerely support the leadership of the Communist Party of China and China’s political system," and "Attempts to change Chinese society and its system will be futile."

Wang Yi stated, "Serious interference in China’s internal affairs, such as in Hong Kong, has aroused strong anger among the Chinese people," and said that China firmly opposes this. He further expressed displeasure, saying, "Announcing sanctions against Hong Kong officials just before our departure is not a normal way of hospitality," and "It will not shake the firm will of the Chinese people to safeguard sovereignty and dignity."

Wang warned, "If the U.S. listens to some countries just because they are allies and even protects them from their wrongful words and actions, it will be difficult for international relations to develop normally."

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