China Urges America Not to Implement Negative Content Regarding It in National Defense Policy

The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Tuesday that negative content concerning China should not be applied in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference: "If the United States decides to move forward with this, China will take firm and strong measures to resolutely protect its sovereignty, rights, and security interests." Last Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden signed defense policy legislation that includes a record annual military spending of $886 billion and regulates policies such as aiding Ukraine and countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.