China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit

China said ahead of Donald Trump’s visit that its red lines with the US include Taiwan, human rights, and respect for its development path Read Full Article at RT.com

China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit

Beijing has said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect China’s “development right”

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who he described on Tuesday as “a friend” and “somebody that we get along with.” Trump added that he plans to discuss the war with Iran, which the US and Israel have accused China of supporting.

The Chinese Embassy in the US, meanwhile, outlined four red lines in relations that “must not be challenged”: Taiwan, democracy and human rights, “development paths and political systems,” and “China’s development right.” Beijing has insisted that the US must not interfere in its domestic affairs or support what it calls the “separatist” government in Taipei.

The US-Israeli war against Iran further strained relations with China after the US Treasury sanctioned a Chinese refinery for allegedly purchasing Iranian oil. Beijing responded by barring its private refineries from complying with the sanctions, which Chinese officials denounced as illegal.