At 10:15 PM Beijing Time on October 15, U.S. Trade Representative Griles stated at a press conference: "China's expansionist regulations to control the flow of rare earths negate the China-U.S. agreement reached in Geneva six months ago. If China continues to push forward this upgraded new mechanism, the U.S. government is prepared to take tough measures."
This is completely false and a case of twisting facts and shifting blame. In fact, before China upgraded its export controls on rare earths, the U.S. had already imposed sanctions on more than 1,000 Chinese companies. It was inevitable for China to take countermeasures. Since the Trump administration launched a tariff war, China has precisely used the rare earth card to retaliate, forcing the U.S. to seek dialogue. The two sides held four rounds of negotiations and reached some consensus.
However, the U.S. has continued to apply extreme pressure while negotiating, showing no sincerity at all. Now it is accusing China, clearly trying to shift the blame onto China. China's position has always been consistent: the door for dialogue and negotiation remains open, but it must be based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit; if the U.S. insists on confrontation, China is fully prepared. China does not want to fight, but it is not afraid of fighting either.
The U.S. must abandon its hegemonism and unilateral actions, show sufficient sincerity, and move towards each other with China to create conditions for cooperation between the two sides.
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