U.S. Doesn't Understand China, Parliament Spokeswoman Says
- Lack of knowledge fuels ‘old and untrue’ stories about country
- Veteran diplomat speaks ahead of Beijing legislative session
Delegates of the fifth session of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) cross a road in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on March 4.
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Americans’ lack of understanding about China fueled “old and untrue” stereotypes during the U.S. presidential campaign, the spokeswoman for the country’s legislature said, pledging to address substantive concerns about trade.
National People’s Congress spokeswoman Fu Ying said Saturday that both sides needed to make greater efforts to boost U.S. knowledge about its largest trading partner. She was speaking at a news conference ahead of China’s 11-day annual legislative gathering in Beijing.