At a regular press conference on Friday, December 19, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the U.S. Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which President Donald Trump signed into law earlier this month. 😯
Guo argued that the NDAA “hypes up the so-called ‘China threat,’ interferes in China’s internal affairs, and undermines China’s sovereignty, security and development interests.” He revealed that the Chinese side has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side on multiple occasions.
Stress was laid on objective and rational cooperation: “We urge the U.S. to view China’s development and China–U.S. relations in a fair light,” Guo said. He called on both sides to build on the important understandings reached by the heads of state at their Busan, South Korea meeting earlier this year. 🤝
Looking ahead, Guo warned that Washington must refrain from implementing the act’s negative China-related provisions and eliminate their adverse impacts. “Should the U.S. insist on going its own way, the Chinese mainland will take resolute and forceful measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests,” he added.
This latest exchange underscores growing tensions as the two powers navigate a complex global landscape. Many observers will be watching closely to see if Washington eases back on its tougher stance or if Beijing follows through on its warning. 🌏
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U.S. urged not to enforce negative China-related provisions in bill
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