New accusation from China to the US
According to Xinhua news, Xi used statements directly blaming the US in global economic and geopolitical competition for the first time at a panel held on the sidelines of the 14th General Assembly of the Chinese National People’s Congress (NCC).
“OBSTACLES ARE BEING MADE”
Stating that external conditions related to China’s development are changing rapidly and uncertainty and unpredictability have increased, Xi said: “Western countries under the leadership of the US are implementing a policy of containment and all-out pressure against China. This poses unique obstacles to the development effort.” saying.
For the first time, Xi pointed to the US and Western countries as responsible for the problems, stressing that they expect the risks and difficulties to increase and intensify in the future.
Xi’s remarks reveal how Chinese leaders perceived US sanctions, export restrictions and other preventive measures on Chinese tech companies, including telecommunications, aerospace, aerospace and chip manufacturing.
“WE MUST DEVELOP NEW FORCES”
Chinese President Xi, in another panel he attended at the Congress on March 5, stressed the importance of his country becoming self-sufficient in the field of technology, saying, “We must determine new paths in development, take a new impulse and develop new powers. in the face of growing international competition. Eventually, it all comes down to technology.” he has spoken.
Stressing the need to deepen scientific and technological reform, Xi said: “We must create an innovative culture, develop evaluation mechanisms and incentives, and create an environment conducive to the growth and expansion of talents.” he had spoken.
The CUHK’s annual plenary meetings shape the country’s annual legislative agenda with the concurrent plenary session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
This year’s congress is important because officials elected to the top levels of party management at the 20th National Congress of the country’s ruling Chinese Communist Party in October 2022 will be appointed to high-level state posts.
Xi, who was elected general secretary for the third time at the CPC Congress, is expected to be re-elected as chairman of the National People’s Congress and carry his power to a third term. (AA)