Diplomatic Tensions Flare as U.S. and China Clash Over Hong Kong
Tensions rise as the U.S. State Department dismisses a senior Chinese diplomat’s warning to the U.S. consul general in Hong Kong. The statement criticizes Julie Eadeh for allegedly colluding with anti-China forces. The situation complicates U.S.-China relations amid ongoing trade negotiations.
The U.S. State Department has dismissed warnings issued by China's top diplomat in Hong Kong against the newly appointed U.S. consul general's activities. On Thursday, a senior official reiterated that Julie Eadeh, the consul general, was advancing U.S. interests—a common diplomatic practice globally.
The Chinese diplomat, Cui Jianchun, had earlier expressed concerns over Eadeh's engagement with what he termed anti-China forces, urging adherence to non-interference norms. Focusing on the "Four Don'ts"—guidelines not to meet with certain individuals or interfere in national security—Cui issued a cautionary note earlier this week.
The incident underscores heightened diplomatic tensions, as it unfolds during delicate trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. This development follows earlier controversies concerning U.S. diplomatic involvement during the Hong Kong protests in 2019.
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