US-China Dispute Over Iran Conflict: China Strongly Responds to US Treasury Secretary’s Allegations

The news has been summarized and edited. US Treasury Secretary Scott Baesert accused China of being an unreliable global partner during the Middle East conflict. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China has made its firm stance clear regarding the situation in Iran. Guo also noted that both sides continue regular communication about President Trump’s upcoming visit to China. Kathmandu, April 16 – US Treasury Secretary Scott Baesert’s allegation that China has proven to be an unreliable global partner during the West Asian (Iran) conflict has drawn a strong response from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. According to Reuters, Secretary Baesert said, “China has proven itself an unreliable global partner by hoarding oil supplies and restricting exports of certain goods during the Middle East conflict.” He added, “This is exactly the same behavior it displayed during the COVID-19 pandemic concerning medical supplies.” According to the Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times, on Wednesday, when asked if Baesert’s comments could affect President Donald Trump’s upcoming China visit, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded, “China has repeatedly made its serious position clear on the situation in Iran. Furthermore, both sides maintain ongoing communication regarding President Trump’s visit to China.”