China has fired back at U.S. accusations of violating economic agreements made during high-stakes Geneva talks, calling the claims “disinformation” in a fiery diplomatic clash. ๐๐ฅ Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian declared Tuesday that Washington’s recent tech restrictions and visa revocations for Chinese students “seriously undermined” previously agreed-upon trade consensus.
๐ What’s the beef? The U.S. introduced multiple measures targeting China’s tech sector this month, including:
- ๐ซ AI chip export controls
- ๐ป Bans on chip design software sales
- ๐ Visa cancellations for Chinese scholars
Lin stressed China implemented Geneva agreements “rigorously,” accusing America of using “pressure and coercion” instead of good-faith negotiations. The spokesperson urged Washington to “stop spreading false narratives” and fix its “mistakes.”
๐ก Why it matters: This showdown comes as global tech dominance becomes the new Cold War frontier. With AI chips now joining TikTok bans in the crosshairs, young professionals and students worldwide are caught in the geopolitical crossfire. ๐๐
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China rejects U.S. claims that it violates Geneva talks consensus
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