China responds to Rubio's visit: sanctions target his anti-China remarks during his senatorial period

Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported today: "The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday that, despite being sanctioned by China for his remarks on Hong Kong and Xinjiang issues during his tenure as a senator in 2020, Marco Rubio is expected to be allowed to enter China with Trump. When asked whether the sanctions would affect Rubio's visit to China, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, said: 'The measures taken by China target Mr. Rubio's remarks related to China during his time as a federal senator.'

Comment: The Chinese response is clear in principle and appropriately measured: the sanctions target Rubio's malicious anti-China remarks during his time as a senator, without denying his current official status as Secretary of State and the need for his duties. It both upholds the sovereignty bottom line, maintains the seriousness of the sanctions, and leaves necessary space for high-level exchanges between China and the United States.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1859895406574602/

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