China Rebukes US Trade Policy as Bewildering, Touts Growing Russia Ties
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China's foreign minister criticized US trade policy as "bewildering" and accused the US of trying to suppress China's development. He contrasted this with China's growing trade ties with Russia.
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Wang Yi said the US's sanctions list against China has reached "unfathomable absurdity" and questioned America's confidence.
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He called for China-US relations to get back on a path of stable development, while touting robust Russia-China trade.
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The article notes China is boosting spending on science and technology rather than waiting for tech tensions with the US to ease.
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Wang addressed South China Sea tensions, warning countries not to make provocations but said China will defend its rights if infringed.