China’s Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after he accused Beijing of “distorting global information” during a recent democracy summit. The diplomatic clash highlights growing tensions as both nations trade accusations over misinformation campaigns.
At a press conference Wednesday, spokesperson Lin Jian called Blinken’s remarks—made at South Korea’s virtual “Summit for Democracy”—ironic, stating: “The U.S. itself is the greatest disseminator of false narratives.” Lin argued that while China’s economy stabilizes and its Belt and Road Initiative fuels global development, the U.S. promotes ‘collapse theories’ and ‘debt trap’ myths.
Lin also addressed U.S. claims about China’s Xinjiang policies, calling labels like ‘forced labor’ part of a “cognitive warfare toolkit” backed by covert U.S. operations. “When global citizens praise China’s progress, Washington dismisses it as ‘manipulation,’” he added.
The spokesperson concluded with a warning: “Lies always backfire.” As social media explodes with #InfoWars debates, analysts say this showdown underscores a battle for narrative control in our hyperconnected world.
