Donald Trump has been arguing that China would attack Greenland if he does not gain control over it. But the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson rebuked that claim on Monday. When even China tells you to stop making things up, it’s time to reassess the script.
On Jan. 19, China responded to Trump’s escalating rhetoric around Greenland with a blunt statement. They dismantled U.S. claims that the Chinese threat justifies American intervention or “security concerns” around the island. Spokesperson Mao Ning urged Washington to stop using the so-called “China threat” as a pretext for pursuing its selfish interests.
