US fears China is using supply chains as weapons
(Baonghean.vn) - The "Annual Threat Assessment" report released by the US Director of National Intelligence on March 8 shows that the US is increasingly concerned that China will use its power in the global supply chain as an additional weapon to enhance its political and military power.
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Chinese workers produce in a factory. Illustrative photo. Photo: AP |
The report found that China has used its dominance of supply chains to force foreign companies and countries to transfer technology and intellectual property. The US intelligence community sees Beijing using this economic power alongside its military might to secure regional and global influence.
The report said: "The Chinese government has the ability to leverage its dominant position in key global supply chains in an effort to achieve its objectives..."
Immediately afterwards, Beijing voiced its opposition, considering this "slander" and "black and white confusion".
Responding to a regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning affirmed that China has no intention of challenging, threatening or weakening the US or other countries, but that China's development is to help its people live a happy life. "We think that the US, as the only military superpower and a country armed to the teeth, should reflect on what it can and should do before criticizing other countries," Ms. Mao Ning said.
A representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that "the US needs to compromise with China" to normalize relations for the betterment of both countries and the whole world./.
