BEIJING — China warned the United States on Thursday against imposing its democratic ideals, while criticizing trade sanctions and military moves in Beijing’s backyard just hours afterPresident Biden’s speechon American geopolitical priorities.
The remarks came after Biden’s first address to Congress, in which the US leader placed a renewed focus on diplomacy and said the country was in competition with China and others to win the 21st century.
Biden added that “autocrats think democracies can’t compete”, while noting the US welcomes competition and is not looking for conflict.
Asked about the speech, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin…
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