The so-called resolution deliberately exaggerates the “Chinese threat” and is nothing more than malicious hype and political manipulation, according to a February 16 statement from the NPC Foreign Affairs Committee.
The National People’s Congress strongly condemns and opposes such U.S. actions, the statement said.
“As a responsible country, China has always strictly observed and adhered to international law, respected and respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and has no intention of invading the territory and territory. ‘airspace of a sovereign state,’ the statement said.
The appearance of an off-road Chinese civilian unmanned balloon in US airspace due to force majeure was completely unexpected and accidental and posed no threat to Americans and US security. China responsibly informed the US side and the international community of the situation as soon as possible and asked the US to handle it appropriately in a calm, professional and restrained manner.
However, the US side, according to the document, insisted on the use of force and deliberately created unrest, seriously violating the spirit of international law and international practice.
“In addition, some politicians in the US Congress have used this event as an excuse to present their views and escalate the situation, fully revealing their sinister intentions to resist and contain China. In fact, it is the United States that s ‘roughly interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, encroach on their sovereignty and are actively involved in spying on other countries,’ the statement said.
He also stressed that building China-US relations on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries and is the common expectation of the international community.
The Chinese side strongly urges the US Congress to uphold the facts, the spirit of international law and the basic norms governing international relations, immediately stop the illegal practice of defaming and discrediting China, and refrain from any action. likely to escalate the situation, the statement said. .
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