China Slams U.S. for “Repaying Kindness with Ingratitude”

China’s Foreign Ministry fired back at the U.S. on Tuesday, accusing Washington of unfairly blaming Beijing for America’s fentanyl crisis—and vowing to stand firm against coercion.

Spokesperson Lin Jian called out the U.S. for shifting responsibility for its domestic opioid epidemic, pointing to China’s "humanitarian efforts" to combat the issue. "China does not fear bullying," he warned, adding that retaliatory measures could follow if the U.S. escalates tensions through tariffs or other confrontational moves.

The diplomatic clash echoes recent TikTok drama : tensions between the two superpowers have simmered over trade, tech, and now public health. Analysts say this latest spat could complicate efforts to stabilize ties.

While China previously collaborated with the U.S. to curb fentanyl-related substance exports, Lin argued the blame game ignores root causes like "domestic prescription abuse." Will this showdown inspire a new episode of geopolitical reality TV? Stay tuned.

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U.S. is repaying kindness with ingratitude: MOFA

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