US media: The US government's unilateral provocations are extremely stupid

The truth丨US media: the US government's unilateral provocations are extremely stupid

　　Recently, the United States has adopted a series of intervention and suppression measures against China. On the 21st, the United States suddenly demanded that China close the Consulate General in Houston within a time limit; subsequently, the US Secretary of State Pompeo delivered a speech on China-related policies, continuing to smear and attack China. The unilateral provocative behavior of the US has aroused great concern of international public opinion.

The U.S. government's unilateral provocative behavior was severely criticized by U.S. media

　　On July 25, the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) published a long article criticizing Pompeo’s China-related speech for intensifying contradictions, intending to provoke a new cold war, condemning the US government for indiscriminately launching conflicts with China, and at the same time questioning the US government. Why are they indifferent and blind to the potential dangers this brings?

　　The article stated that the United States suddenly ordered the closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston, dragging the relations between the two countries into a more dangerous situation. Because the sudden closure of the consulates of other countries is a manifestation of hostility. It will not only have a major impact on the two countries on the diplomatic level, but also hinder the daily work of the consulate on business and education.

　　The article questioned, how can the American ruling class turn a blind eye to danger? How can you be so indifferent to the risks of escalating tensions with China? In the context of the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the continuous domestic protests and the economic recession, how can there be no voices in the US government against conflicts between major countries?

　　According to reports, both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party are arguing for the title of "the toughest China hawk". The article criticized that this political atmosphere of disunity, instability, and no benefit to anyone is worrying. The United States needs to make a more realistic assessment of its own strength and the risks of further escalating tensions with China, rather than cutting off diplomatic relations. The United States needs to pay more attention to maintaining diplomatic relations, keeping diplomatic channels active, and ending trade frictions that harm the interests of ordinary people of the two countries.

　　The article stated that U.S. policymakers must admit that U.S. military power is acceptable for self-defense, and it is impossible to use it to reshape the world, let alone interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. The United States has been caught in a 20-year war in the Middle East and North Africa. It has paid a huge price in life, money, and civil liberties, but received little return. Now, the United States unilaterally requires China to close its consulate in Houston, provokes China, and initiates a conflict with China. This behavior is extremely stupid!

"Pompeo sends out an ideological roar"

　　The NBC article also criticized Pompeo's Cold War mentality revealed in his China-related policy speech. The article stated that Pompeo's speech was another incident that deteriorated Sino-US relations. Pompeo envisioned a more aggressive attitude towards China, deliberately creating ideological opposition and opposing communism in order to promote the development of the United States. Although he denied that the United States intends to unilaterally provoke a new Cold War, he can see this sign by comparing China with the Soviet Union in his remarks and the recent US launch of a series of increasingly severe suppression of China.

　　On the 24th, the US Consumer News and Business Channel website (CNBC) reported that a former senior US diplomat in charge of Asian affairs said that Pompeo’s speech against China was an "angry lament" and an "ideological rant." .

Spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The United States completely violates the values ​​it promotes in the international community

　　In addition to China, the United States has closed the consulates of other countries in recent years. Russia was also provoked by the United States in 2017. In August 2017, the United States asked Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and its two offices in Washington and New York. Regarding the US request of China to close the Consulate General in Houston, Russia firmly stated its position.

　　On the 23rd, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated at a regular press conference that it is not the first time that the United States has seen the United States ask other countries to close embassies and consulates. "This is completely contrary to the values ​​that the United States has promoted in the international community for many years."