Beijing, November 2023 — In a move that's stirring the international scene, China's Foreign Ministry has clapped back at U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, labeling his recent comments as unhelpful for the vibes between the two nations. 😮🌐
Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning didn't hold back during Wednesday's press briefing. She pointed out that it's actually the U.S. that's been throwing shade on people-to-people exchanges, not China. \"It's not China but the United States that is interfering with and hindering exchanges between our peoples,\" Mao emphasized. 💬
Ambassador Burns had earlier accused Beijing of making it \"impossible\" to reconnect the people of the U.S. and China. But Mao dismissed these claims as out of sync with the positive notes struck during the recent meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden in San Francisco. 🏙️✨
Remember that high-profile meetup? The two leaders agreed to vibe on better dialogue and teamwork across various fields, from education to sports. They even talked about ramping up cultural and youth exchanges! 🏀🎓
Mao highlighted the ongoing \"Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival\" happening in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. She called it the biggest and most diverse event of its kind since the two countries established diplomatic ties back in 1979. Talk about throwing a party to bring people together! 🎉👫
She didn't stop there. Mao pointed fingers at the U.S. for actions like harassing and sending back Chinese students without clear reasons, saying it’s causing major trust issues. \"The image of the U.S. in the eyes of the Chinese people depends fundamentally on the U.S. itself,\" she noted. 📚🛑
Wrapping it up, Mao urged the U.S. to join hands with China to genuinely promote people-to-people exchanges and work towards a smooth and steady relationship. \"Let's make it happen for real,\" she seemed to suggest. 🤝🌏
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U.S. ambassador's remarks 'no good' for China-U.S. ties, says Beijing
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