China fired back at the European Union this week after what it called "gross interference" in domestic affairs, sparking fresh tensions in international diplomacy. 🔥 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun accused the EU of spreading "malicious slander" about China's human rights record during a Thursday press briefing.
The clash comes after the EU Delegation to China issued a statement marking International Human Rights Day (Dec 10). Guo dismissed it as "shameless lies" that distort China's progress, emphasizing that "historic achievements" in human rights and rule of law are clear to "anyone without prejudice."
"Xinjiang, Xizang, and Hong Kong affairs are China's internal matters – period," Guo stated, highlighting economic growth and social stability in these regions. He added that Hong Kong residents "enjoy extensive rights" under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework. 🏙️
In a sharp counterpunch, China called out the EU's own human rights challenges: "Racial discrimination, refugee rights violations, and violence against women keep emerging… yet they point fingers at others." The spokesperson criticized this as "hypocrisy" that's "been laid bare for the world."
With both sides digging in, the exchange highlights growing East-West tensions. As young global citizens watch, one thing's clear: The human rights debate remains a geopolitical lightning rod in 2025. ⚡
