Washington, United States
The team of new president of the United StatesDemocrat Joe Biden on Thursday condemned China’s “ cynical ” decision to impose sanctions on 30 government officials in the cabinet of former Republican President Donald Trump, including his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
According to Beijing, “anti-Chinese officials in the United States have planned, promoted and taken foolish measures out of selfish political interest and because of their prejudice and hatred of China.”
Therefore, China decided to sanction 28 people “who seriously violated their sovereignty“They will all and their families have access to the Chinese territory, including Hong Kong and Macau.
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“Imposing this sanctions The day of the inauguration appears to be an attempt to play with the political divisions “in the United States,” stated Emily Horne, spokeswoman for the National Security Council.
“That won’t work. Americans on both sides are rejecting this cynical and counterproductive decision,” he added.
President Biden is looking forward to “working with the leaders of both parties,” Republican and Democratic, “to position the United States to outpace China,” said spokeswoman Horne.
The head of US diplomacy nominated by Biden, Antony Blink, showed its steadfastness against China since Tuesday.
“We can surpass China,” said Blinken, who sees the rival world power as “the main challenge” facing the United States.