China sharply criticized President Donald Trump after he released declassified intelligence documents tied to election-related matters, according to remarks from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. During its regular briefing, Beijing said the United States should stop portraying China as a political threat.
The response underscored how quickly the document release became a new flashpoint in already tense U.S.-China relations. Chinese officials used the moment to reject accusations aimed at Beijing and to push back against what they described as efforts to smear the country.
Trump’s publication of the documents late Thursday appears to have triggered the formal protest from Beijing the following day. While the full scope of the material was not detailed in the available report, the political impact was immediate, with China framing the move as another attempt to damage its image.
The exchange adds to a broader pattern of disputes between Washington and Beijing, where intelligence claims, election issues and public messaging often collide. China’s latest statement signals that any U.S. release of sensitive material involving Beijing is likely to draw a forceful diplomatic response.
