Xi Jinping Era: China’s Communist Party Criticizes US “High Walls” on High-End Technologies
In a recent press conference held during the National People’s Congress of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the United States for hindering cooperation with China in advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence development. Wang Yi championed President Xi Jinping’s vision of a community of shared future for mankind and the Belt and Road Initiative as vehicles for promoting CCP ideals and expanding China’s influence in the “Global South.”
However, critics like Sheng Xue, a Chinese-Canadian writer, argue that the CCP is ignoring domestic economic challenges and focusing on international diplomacy to mask its shortcomings. They warn that the CCP’s pursuit of a global community could lead to the same disastrous consequences as past CCP policies that resulted in mass starvation.
During the press conference, Wang Yi fielded questions mostly from Chinese state media, with limited participation from Western journalists. This selective approach drew criticism from observers like Lai Jianping, the Canadian chairman of the Democratic Front, who viewed it as an attempt to control the narrative and promote CCP propaganda.
Addressing concerns about Sino-US relations, Wang Yi accused the US of using unilateral sanctions to suppress China and monopolize high-end technologies. He warned that such actions would ultimately backfire on the US, echoing the CCP’s ongoing narrative of victimhood in the global arena.
On the topic of artificial intelligence, Wang Yi called for international cooperation and criticized countries that seek to build “high walls” around technological advancements. Critics like Sheng Xue caution that the CCP’s pursuit of AI dominance could threaten human rights and democracy worldwide.
As China’s influence in the “Global South” grows, questions arise about the CCP’s intentions and the impact on the existing world order. While Wang Yi presents this expansion as a positive development, skeptics like Lai Jianping warn that the CCP’s aggressive tactics could destabilize global norms and values.
In conclusion, as the CCP intensifies its diplomatic efforts and promotes Xi Jinping’s global vision, voices of dissent urge caution and vigilance. The international community must remain vigilant against CCP propaganda and actions that could endanger global stability and human rights.