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China accuses US of ignoring Trump, Xi rapport and targeting Chinese firms

Beijing has accused Washington of disregarding the personal rapport between the two countries' leaders while continuing to pressure Chinese companies. China's foreign ministry argued that US trade restrictions contradict the high-level dialogue between the two sides. The statement comes as a fragile trade truce between the countries persists.

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South China Morning Post4 h ago
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China's foreign ministry accused Washington of disregarding the personal rapport between Trump and Xi while continuing to press Chinese technology and industrial firms. A ministry spokesperson said US trade restrictions contradict the spirit of dialogue the two leaders had cultivated.

The statement comes as a fragile trade truce between the two countries persists alongside ongoing tensions over technology export controls. Beijing argues that US measures targeting specific Chinese firms are undermining mutual trust between the sides.

Analysts say the statement is aimed both at signaling resolve to a domestic audience and at pressuring Washington to show more flexibility in negotiations. The trajectory of the economic relationship between the two countries will continue to be closely watched.

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