What is China likely to say?
China is expected to raise a litany of grievances reflecting Beijing’s view that the United States is a declining hegemon determined to cling to power by containing China economically, militarily and diplomatically.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has described Taiwan as “at the very core of China’s core interests” and has accused the United States of supporting “pro-independence” forces and meddling in China’s internal affairs.
China is also likely to express deep frustration over U.S.-led efforts to restrict Chinese access to advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment.
China sees the ban as an example of “zero-sum competition” that is driving the two countries toward confrontation.
Persons:
Xi Jinping
Organizations:
People’s Liberation Army
Locations:
China, United States, Taiwan, Beijing, Washington