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Beijing Calls Trump’s Allegations a “Complete Fabrication”

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China has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Beijing sought to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, calling it a “complete fabrication”.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a July 17 briefing that the allegation was part of a campaign directed against China. According to him, Beijing has never interfered in U.S. elections and has had no interest in doing so.

Trump made the allegation a day earlier during an address to the nation from the White House. He claimed that China had illegally obtained the data of approximately 220 million American voters. The U.S. president described the incident as an unprecedented threat to election security and also accused intelligence officials of concealing information.

According to CBS News, a significant portion of U.S. voter registration data is publicly or commercially available. Access to such information, therefore, does not in itself provide the ability to influence election results.

A 2021 assessment by the U.S. intelligence community found no evidence that any foreign actor had attempted to alter the technical process of the 2020 election. The same document stated that China was likely continuing to collect information on American voters, public opinion, political parties, candidates and their staff.

The dispute has resurfaced against the backdrop of relative stability in U.S.-China relations. Trade tensions between the two sides, which escalated in 2025, temporarily eased after Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May 2026.

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Beijing Criticizes New US Sanctions Bill and Warns of Countermeasures

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China has strongly criticized a bill introduced in the US Senate that threatens to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian energy resources. Beijing stated that it would take “necessary measures” to protect the interests of Chinese companies and citizens.

At a press briefing on July 15, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Beijing firmly opposed unilateral sanctions that lacked a basis in international law and had not been authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

China’s statement followed the introduction of the bill by US senators on July 14. The initiative is currently before the Senate, but no vote has yet taken place. According to the bill’s sponsors, the initiative is intended to reduce Russia’s energy revenues and increase pressure on Moscow by limiting the financial resources available to continue its war against Ukraine.

The proposed legislation would authorize the US president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas. According to information provided by Senate aides, the main buyers of Russian crude oil are China, India, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. China, France, Japan, Hungary, and Belgium are also listed among the largest importers of Russian natural gas.

As one of the largest purchasers of Russian energy resources, China would be directly exposed to the potential restrictions envisaged under the bill, which largely explains Beijing’s sharp response.

If adopted, the US sanctions policy related to the war in Ukraine would also directly affect US-China trade relations. Washington would seek to intensify pressure on Russia’s energy sector by using tariffs against its principal trading partners, while Beijing views energy cooperation with Moscow as part of its economic interests and energy security.

Accordingly, the initiative could not only increase sanctions pressure on Russia but also create a new dimension of trade and political confrontation between the United States and China.

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China and Kazakhstan Discuss Deepening Cooperation in Trade and Artificial Intelligence

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On 13 July in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Kazakh counterpart, Yermek Kosherbayev. The two sides discussed expanding bilateral trade, strengthening technological cooperation, advancing artificial intelligence, and coordinating within international frameworks.

According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting reviewed the progress of the China-Kazakhstan “permanent comprehensive strategic partnership” and the implementation of agreements reached by the two countries’ leaders. Particular attention was paid to the goal of doubling bilateral trade turnover.

The meeting comes ahead of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled to take place in Shanghai on 17-20 July. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is also expected to attend. His visit is set to include a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Wang Yi and Kosherbayev also discussed cooperation within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the China-Central Asia format, and other multilateral platforms. According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the Kazakh side reaffirmed its support for the “One China” principle.

Following the talks, Kosherbayev signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation on behalf of the Kazakh government. The China-initiated organization, headquartered in Hong Kong, aims to resolve disputes between states and commercial entities through mediation.

The organization’s founding convention was signed in May 2025 by China and more than 30 other states. Beijing presents it as a complementary mechanism to international judicial and arbitration procedures.

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Xi Jinping Urges China and North Korea to Maintain “Strategic Resolve”

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On July 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing. The meeting took place ahead of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and North Korea.

Xi said that, amid growing instability in the international environment, Beijing and Pyongyang should maintain “strategic resolve” and confidence in the continued development of bilateral relations. He also called on both sides to accelerate the implementation of the agreements reached with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June and to expand political, economic and cultural cooperation.

According to the Chinese president, the development of bilateral relations should contribute to strengthening the two countries’ socialist systems and modernization efforts. Pak Thae Song conveyed greetings from Kim Jong Un to Xi and said that the treaty signed in 1961 provides a legal foundation for the long-term development of China-North Korea relations.

The two sides also reaffirmed their readiness to continue supporting each other and to contribute to maintaining regional peace and stability.

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China Urges the United States and Iran to Halt Military Escalation

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China has called on the United States and Iran to refrain from the use of force and resolve their disagreements through negotiations. Beijing issued the statement following the renewed military confrontation between the two sides.

At a briefing on 8 July, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the resumption of hostilities served neither side’s interests and that military means could not resolve the underlying causes of the dispute. She said Washington and Tehran should fully implement the memorandum of understanding they had signed and settle their differences through dialogue and negotiations.

Beijing’s statement followed a new round of US strikes against Iran. According to the US side, American forces targeted more than 80 military sites, an operation Washington justified as necessary to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran described the US strikes as an act of aggression and carried out retaliatory attacks against American military facilities in the region.

The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding in mid-June. The interim agreement provided for a cessation of hostilities, the gradual restoration of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the launch of 60 days of negotiations. However, the main points of contention between the two sides, including Iran’s nuclear programme, were left for a final agreement.

The renewed clashes have cast doubt on the implementation of the memorandum and on the prospects of preventing a broader military confrontation in the region.

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China and Russia Launch Joint Naval Exercises

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China and Russia began their annual joint naval exercise, Joint Sea 2026, on July 6 in the waters and airspace near Qingdao, off China’s eastern coast. The drills will continue through July 13. Joint Sea is an annual naval exercise conducted by China and Russia since 2012.

China’s Ministry of National Defense says that the exercise is intended to strengthen strategic coordination between the two countries’ armed forces, enhance their ability to respond to shared security challenges, and contribute to regional peace and stability.

Official information indicates that the drills include air and missile defense, maritime reconnaissance, operations against surface targets, and coordinated naval operations. Upon completion of the exercise, some Chinese and Russian naval vessels will conduct joint patrols in designated areas of the Pacific Ocean.

According to Russian state media, Russia is participating with several vessels from its Pacific Fleet, including a guided missile cruiser, a corvette, a diesel-electric submarine, and a rescue ship. China’s Northern Theater Command stated that the Chinese contingent includes destroyers, a frigate, a submarine, a replenishment ship, and a rescue vessel.

On the same day, Taiwan’s National Security Bureau stated that the start of China’s annual military training season, which runs from July through September, has been accompanied by a significant increase in Chinese naval activity. The agency said it is closely monitoring both China’s military operations and the joint military activities conducted by China and Russia.

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China describes U.S. and EU criticism of new ethnic unity law as a “malicious smear”

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China has rejected criticism from the United States and the European Union over a new law concerning the promotion of ethnic unity and progress. Beijing described Western concerns as a “malicious smear” and said the law is intended to strengthen domestic stability and national unity.

According to Reuters, concern in the West centers on provisions of the law that could allow Chinese authorities to use legal mechanisms against individuals or groups outside China’s borders whom Beijing links to undermining ethnic unity, encouraging separatism, or interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Critics say the law could become another instrument of China’s extraterritorial legal pressure, particularly in relation to issues involving Xinjiang, Tibet, or other ethnically sensitive regions. The United States and the European Union have argued that such provisions create additional risks for human rights, freedom of expression, and the safety of activists living abroad.

Chinese authorities maintain that the law is not directed against any specific ethnic group. Beijing’s position is that its purpose is to strengthen unity among ethnic groups, protect social stability, and prevent separatist activities.

The controversy surrounding the new law once again highlights tensions between China and the West over human rights, national security, and the international implications of China’s domestic policies.

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Wang Yi Urges U.S. to Exercise “Utmost Caution” on Taiwan

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Washington to approach Taiwan-related issues with “utmost caution” during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The conversation between the two officials took place on July 1.

Wang said China and the United States should continue working toward building “constructive strategic stability” in order to translate the agreements reached by the two countries’ leaders in Beijing in May into practical policy. According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang placed particular emphasis on Taiwan, noting that even a small move related to the issue could affect the overall situation.

According to Reuters, the call followed a meeting held in Beijing in mid-May between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Since that meeting, Taiwan has remained one of the key issues in China-U.S. relations.

As of July 2, Washington has not issued an official comment on this specific phone call. However, in June, Marco Rubio told a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that U.S. policy toward Taiwan had not changed and that Washington supports maintaining the existing status quo.

On the same day, Taiwan’s Coast Guard said Taiwanese vessels should not comply with possible inspection or boarding requests from China’s Coast Guard. According to Taipei, Taiwan’s Coast Guard vessels would intervene if necessary, as China has no jurisdiction in Taiwan’s waters.

The phone call shows that Beijing views Taiwan not only as a bilateral dispute, but also as a defining factor for the stability of China-U.S. relations. Against this backdrop, continued communication between the two sides remains one of the key mechanisms for managing tensions.

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Xi Jinping Meets Lukashenko

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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on June 29. During the meeting, Beijing underscored its support for Belarus’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

According to Chinese state media, Xi said that China and Belarus should maintain strategic communication and promote the further development of bilateral relations. Beijing stated that the deepening of ties between the two countries should serve the interests of both peoples.

Belarusian president’s administration said that Lukashenko placed particular emphasis on economic and industrial cooperation during the meeting. He cited the Great Stone Industrial Park as one of the successful examples of cooperation with China, noting that Chinese companies account for a significant share of foreign investment there. Lukashenko also said that in 2026-2027, industrial cooperation would be one of the key areas in China-Belarus relations.

Xi described the two countries as “iron friends” and said that China-Belarus relations had withstood changes in the international environment. Beijing’s message represents a demonstration of diplomatic support for Belarus and shows that China continues to deepen ties with countries facing Western sanctions and political pressure.

Against this backdrop, Belarus is increasingly relying on cooperation with China and Russia for economic, political, and security support. Before meeting Xi Jinping, Lukashenko arrived in Beijing from Moscow, where he had met with Vladimir Putin several days earlier.

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Wang Yi and Ajit Doval Agree on the Normalization Process of China-India Relations

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Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Wang Yi met Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on Security Issues.

India says, that the meeting was “constructive and forward-looking”. The sides discussed the recent dynamics of bilateral relations and noted that relations between China and India are moving toward gradual normalization.

According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi said during the meeting that China-India relations had returned to a path of “recovery and improvement”. He emphasized the need to restore dialogue mechanisms and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, finance, law enforcement, and media.

Doval, for his part, noted that stable, predictable, and constructive relations would help strengthen trust and mutual understanding between the two countries. According to Indian media, one of the main topics of discussion was the normalization of relations after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and years of military tensions in eastern Ladakh.

According to Beijing’s assessment, the situation in the China-India border area is stable, and the sides continue to maintain communication on border-related issues. China’s foreign ministry said the two sides are working to prepare the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives on the China-India boundary question.

After the 2020 border confrontation, China-India relations deteriorated significantly. However, in recent years, through negotiations held via diplomatic and military channels, the sides have taken steps toward reducing tensions.

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