China is capitalizing on Trump’s chaotic response.
It appeared to position itself as the victim of the US’ criticism, with foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang telling reporters in late April: “We hope the US will stop dragging China into its domestic politics.”
“For some time, certain US politicians neglect facts and attempt to shirk their responsibility and hide their incompetence by blaming China,” he said.
“But such attempts, instead of eliminating the progress our people made through arduous efforts, will only expose certain US individuals’ malicious intentions and the serious problems in the US.”
But now the US is the one being embarrassed on the world stage, limiting its ability to influence events outside its borders.
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