Hey folks! 🌏 Ever heard of the “China threat” card? Well, Beijing’s ready to call it out. On Monday (Jan 19), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun hit back at Washington’s attempts to use that narrative—specifically over Greenland. ❄️
During a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo made it clear: the “China threat” excuse is just a way to push a U.S. economic and geopolitical agenda. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump floated tariff threats linked to Greenland’s resources. 🌐💼
Here’s the scoop:
- What happened? Trump threatened tariffs on Greenland. Guo Jiakun responded by urging the U.S. to stop framing China as a menace.
- Why it matters: Greenland has important minerals—from rare earths in your smartphone to metals in electric vehicle batteries—so any tariff talk can shake up global markets and even climate discussions.
- China’s stance: Consistent and clear—Beijing wants a fair dialogue, without political posturing. No more “China threat” headlines, please!
For those of us in South and Southeast Asia, these headline-grabbing moments ripple out fast—impacting trade, tech supply chains, and even our climate chats. Stay tuned as this Greenland saga unfolds! 👀✨
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Reference(s):
Beijing urges U.S. to stop using 'China threat' excuse over Greenland
cgtn.com
