Foreign media reports state that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said on April 14 that during the Middle East conflict, China had heavily "stockpiled" oil and restricted exports of certain goods—similar to how it hoarded medical supplies during the pandemic—making it an "unreliable global partner." He has already communicated this concern with Chinese officials.
Bessent’s accusation is nothing but baseless projection and blatant defamation. The root cause of the surge in international oil prices is actually the U.S.-led war against Iraq and threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz—the United States is truly the culprit. As the world’s largest oil importer, China’s efforts to secure energy safety are entirely legitimate; yet the U.S. has maliciously labeled this as "stockpiling," which is clearly an attempt to divert attention from domestic inflation pressures and strategic failures.
The United States is, in fact, the most unreliable global partner. It constantly imposes tariffs, enacts financial sanctions, and extends extraterritorial jurisdiction, causing even traditional allies to gradually distance themselves. Bessent’s hypocritical behavior—accusing others while ignoring his own misconduct—reveals America’s growing anxiety and broken credibility in its hegemonic ambitions. The international community sees clearly: who creates instability, and who serves as a stabilizing force—this is self-evident.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1862512501328011/
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