"The restrictions implemented in this rule follow extensive United States government consideration of the impact of advanced computing ICs, 'supercomputers,' and semiconductor manufacturing equipment on enabling military modernization, including the development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and human rights abuses. The Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) has mobilized vast resources to support its defense modernization, including the implementation of its military-civil fusion development strategy, in ways that are contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.” (“Additional Export Controls: Certain Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items; Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use; Entity List Modification” by the Industry and Security Bureau, October 13, 2022)

“In order to maintain its sci-tech hegemony, the U.S. has been abusing export control measures to wantonly block and hobble Chinese enterprises. Such practice runs counter to the principle of fair competition and international trade rules. It will not only harm Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests, but also hurt the interests of U.S. companies. It will hinder international sci-tech exchange and trade cooperation, and deal a blow to global industrial and supply chains and world economic recovery. By politicizing tech and trade issues and using them as a tool and weapon, the U.S. cannot hold back China’s development but will only hurt and isolate itself when its action backfires." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, October 8, 2022)

"In response to the DPRK’s provocative ballistic missile launch, the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group joined by two Japanese Navy destroyers, and one Republic of Korea Navy destroyer arrived October 5, in the Sea of Japan to conduct trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense exercises. These exercises send a clear message of allied unity between our nations and enhance the interoperability of our collective forces. The exercises also demonstrate the deep strength of our trilateral relationship with Japan and the Republic of Korea, which is resolute against those who challenge regional stability. Moving forward, we will continue to consult closely with our allies and partners and stand ready to respond appropriately to any potential future provocative acts by North Korea. As always, we remain committed to preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific and peace and stability throughout the region. " (U.S. Department of Defense Press Briefing, October 6, 2022)

"We also noted the continuous joint military exercises by the U.S., Japan and the ROK around the Korean Peninsula and the remarks of the DPRK’s Ministry of National Defense on October 8 in response to the exercises. We hope parties concerned will stay committed to seeking a political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue and address each other’s concerns in a balanced way through dialogue and consultation. The U.S. side needs to keep its word and act on its statement that it has no hostile intent toward the DPRK and create conditions for the resumption of meaningful dialogue." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, October 9, 2022)

"We are disappointed that, by a narrow margin, the Council was unable to agree to hold a discussion about serious human rights concerns raised in the recent independent assessment by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights that is part of a growing body of expressed concerns by credible sources. No country should be immune from a discussion at the Council. We will continue to work closely with our partners to seek justice and accountability for victims of human rights abuses and violations, including the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. We remain undeterred in our commitment to defend human rights and will continue to insist that the Human Rights Council can and must be a meaningful forum for discussion of these issues. We call upon Beijing to live up to its human rights commitments and obligations, and to the ideals for which we all should strive to uphold." (Statement by Ambassador Michèle Taylor on Vote of Draft Decision L.6, “Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China”, October 6, 2022)

"The issues related to Xinjiang are not about human rights. They are about countering violent terrorism, radicalization and separatism. Thanks to strenuous efforts, there has been no violent terrorist incident in Xinjiang for over five consecutive years. The human rights of people of all ethnic backgrounds in Xinjiang are protected like never before. The international community is clearly aware that the ultimate motive of the U.S. and some other Western countries behind their Xinjiang narrative is to contain China and does not like this pattern of using human rights as a pretext to meddle in other countries’ internal affairs... The facts have proven time and again that politicizing human rights and practicing double standards is deeply unpopular and attempts to use Xinjiang-related issues to keep China down or contain it will get nowhere." (Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on the Human Rights Council’s Vote Against a Draft Decision on Xinjiang, October 7, 2022)

“... the region faces urgent challenges... Increasingly, those impacts include pressure and economic coercion by the People’s Republic of China, which risks undermining the peace, prosperity, and security of the region, and by extension, of the United States... The United States is a Pacific nation, with its homeland including the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Hawai’i. We have an interest in partnering with the Pacific Islands to drive global action to combat climate change. We have an interest in maintaining free, open, and peaceful waterways in the Pacific in which the rights to the freedom of navigation and overflight are recognized and respected, people are prioritized, trade flows are unimpeded, and the environment is protected. We also have an interest in ensuring that growing geopolitical competition does not undermine the sovereignty and security of the Pacific Islands, of the United States, or of our allies and partners.” (“Pacific Partnership Strategy of the United States” by the White House, September 2022)

“I would like to emphasize China’s openness to the increase of normal exchange and cooperation between Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and countries interested in doing so. That being said, PICs must not be viewed as chess pieces in any contest between major powers. We hope the U.S. will genuinely support PICs in responding to climate change and realizing development and revitalization, instead of engaging in geopolitical jostling in the name of cooperation, still less introducing bloc confrontation to the Pacific Islands region... China attaches high importance to developing relations with PICs. We always adhere to the principle that all countries, regardless of size, are all equal. We fully respect the sovereignty and will of PICs. Our cooperation is open, transparent and above-board with no political strings attached... We will not engage in geopolitical jostling in the name of cooperation.” (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, September 30, 2022)