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China has firmly denied allegations by former US President Donald Trump that it interfered in the 2020 US presidential election, dismissing the claims as “groundless” and emphasizing that Beijing has never sought to influence American elections.
In a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China urged the US to stop politicizing China in US elections and to create a fair and just environment for the development of China-US relations. The denial comes after President Trump repeated his claim of Chinese interference during a recent rally in Texas.
China’s stance was reinforced by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who stated that the Chinese government has never interfered in or meddled with the internal affairs of the US, including US elections. The spokesperson further emphasized that China values its relationship with the US and attaches great importance to the improvement of bilateral relations, citing President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the US in September as an example of Beijing’s commitment to strengthening ties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement warned that the ongoing dispute over election interference might harm bilateral relations, especially ahead of the planned visit by President Xi Jinping to the US in September. It called for Washington to work with Beijing to avoid any actions that could jeopardize the success of the visit.
In response to Trump’s claims, China’s Global Times newspaper published an editorial accusing Trump of using the allegations as a tool to distract from domestic issues, particularly his party’s losses in the 2020 US elections. The editorial stated that Trump’s claims lack evidence and reflect his desperate attempts to shift blame for his own shortcomings.
US officials and experts have expressed skepticism over Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference, with many pointing out that there is no concrete evidence to support the claims. They also emphasize that the Russian government has been the primary focus of investigations into election interference, given the extensive evidence of its role in the 2016 US election.
As US and Chinese officials engage in diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming visit by President Xi Jinping, the Chinese denial of election interference claims is likely to be a key point of discussion. The statement by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores Beijing’s commitment to maintaining positive relations with the US, while also emphasizing its strong stance against unfounded allegations of interference in US affairs.