China accused the U.S. on
Thursday of distorting its defence policy in an effort to thwart
an improvement in China-India ties.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian was responding to a
question at a press briefing on whether China might exploit a
recent easing of tensions with India over disputed border areas
to keep ties between the United States and India from deepening.
China views its ties with India from a strategic and long-term
perspective, Lin said, adding that the border issue was a matter
between China and India and “we object to any country passing
judgment about this issue”.
The Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday that China “probably
seeks to capitalize on decreased tension … to stabilize
bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of U.S.-India
ties”.
Published on December 25, 2025
