In response to recent reports from the US alleging that China has violated the consensus reached during the Geneva economic and trade talks, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce firmly refuted these unfounded accusations. The spokesperson emphasized that China has been acting in strict accordance with the joint statement issued after the talks on May 12, demonstrating its commitment to the agreements reached.
China’s Compliance with the Geneva Consensus
Since the release of the Joint Statement on the China-US Economic and Trade Talks in Geneva, China has fulfilled its obligations under the consensus. The country has cancelled or suspended relevant tariffs and non-tariff measures that were previously imposed in response to the US “reciprocal tariffs.” This shows China’s seriousness in treating the Geneva consensus, its strict implementation, and its efforts to maintain the agreement. China has been resolute in safeguarding its rights and interests while remaining trustworthy in implementing the consensus.
US Actions Contradict the Consensus
In contrast to China’s compliance, the US has taken a series of actions that undermine the agreements. Following the Geneva talks, the US has introduced discriminatory and restrictive measures against China. These include releasing AI chip export control guidelines, halting the sale of chip design software (EDA) to China, and revoking visas for Chinese students. These actions not only violate the consensus reached between the two heads of state on January 17 but also seriously undermine the Geneva economic and trade talks consensus and damage China’s legitimate rights and interests.
The US continues to unilaterally provoke new economic and trade frictions, exacerbating the uncertainty and instability in bilateral economic and trade relations. Instead of self-reflection, the US has wrongfully accused China of violating the consensus, a claim that is inconsistent with the facts. China firmly rejects these unreasonable accusations.
Call for US to Correct Course and Uphold the Consensus
The Joint Statement of the China-US Economic and Trade Talks in Geneva represents an important consensus reached through mutual respect and equal consultation. The achievements of these talks are hard-won. China urges the US to work in the same direction, immediately correct its wrongdoings, and jointly safeguard the Geneva consensus. This cooperation is essential for promoting the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations.
China also issued a clear warning: if the US persists in its actions and continues to harm China’s interests, China will resolutely take strong measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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