⭕ The Chinese Embassy in the United States publishes through its official account on the platform X (formerly Twitter), a sharply worded statement against American policies, accusing Washington of practicing "hegemony and bullying"
⭕ The embassy attached a post with an image that includes a prominent quote from the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, in which he said: "If you give a bully an inch, he will take a mile"
⭕ The tweet stated: "In the face of American hegemony and bullying, remember this," in a clear reference to the escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington, amid increasing disputes over trade, political, and security issues
⭕ The statement reflects an escalation in the official Chinese rhetoric, at a time when the world is witnessing increased tension between the two superpowers, particularly on issues related to Taiwan, the South China Sea, and advanced technology
