"...this strategy recognizes that the PRC presents America’s most consequential geopolitical challenge...The PRC is the only competitor with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do it. Beijing has ambitions to create an enhanced sphere of influence in the Indo-Pacific and to become the world’s leading power...At the same time, the PRC is also central to the global economy and has a significant impact on shared challenges, particularly climate change and global public health. It is possible for the United States and the PRC to coexist peacefully, and share in and contribute to human progress together." (National Security Strategy, The White House, October 2022)

"It is neither popular nor constructive to hold on to the Cold War zero-sum mentality and play up geopolitical conflicts and major power competition. China and the U.S. are both major countries in the world. As the biggest developing and developed country, China and the U.S. have a responsibility of defending world peace and stability and promoting economic prosperity and development. The U.S. needs to follow the principle of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, follow through on President Biden’s 'five-noes' commitment, and work with China to bring China-U.S. relations back onto the track of sound and steady development." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, October 13, 2022)

"...what we’ve seen in recent years is the emergence of – or clearly adversarial aspects to the relationship…the competitive aspect is front and center, because this is, as I suggested, at least from our perspective, a competition to shape what comes next after this post-Cold War period...So we have an interest in engaging, we have an interest in leading, and we have an interest in making sure that, to the extent we’re in competition over what this new thing looks like, we are bringing everything to the table." (“A Conversation on the Evolution and Importance of Technology, Diplomacy, and National Security with 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice,” Antony Blinken, October 17, 2022)

"...there has been a change in the approach from Beijing toward Taiwan in recent years. And instead of sticking with the status quo that was established in a positive way, a fundamental decision that the status quo was no longer acceptable and that Beijing was determined to pursue reunification on a much faster timeline...I hope that Beijing will come back to a place where it actually sees the merits in making sure that differences are peacefully resolved, that it doesn’t try to force things through coercion, and even worse, through force. We are determined to make good on our commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and supporting their ability to defend themselves. We’re also – we also remain fundamentally committed to the 'one-China' policy as well. That hasn’t changed. That won’t change. But at the heart of that was a commitment to resolve these differences peacefully, and if that’s changing, then that does offer, unfortunately, prospects for very challenging situations going forward." (“A Conversation on the Evolution and Importance of Technology, Diplomacy, and National Security with 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice,” Antony Blinken, October 17, 2022)

"The U.S. pledged to maintain only non-official ties with Taiwan, but in recent years it has substantially relaxed restrictions on official interactions with the region. The U.S. House Speaker even visited the Taiwan region despite China’s strong opposition. The U.S. promised to gradually reduce its sale of arms to Taiwan, leading, over a period of time, to a final resolution, but in fact, since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the U.S., U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have been increasing in both quantitative and qualitative terms, exceeding $70 billion to date. In his remarks, Secretary Blinken also linked the U.S.’s 'one-China' policy to China’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan question, saying the latter is at the heart of the former. I need to stress that this is not a reiteration but an alteration of the U.S.’s commitments... Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese, a matter that must be resolved by the Chinese. We are ready to create vast space for peaceful reunification; but we will leave no room for separatist activities in any form." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, October 18, 2022)

"...U.S. is looking at all options on the table to ensure that the rapid transfer of defense capabilities to Taiwan can take place as swiftly as possible. And consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, as you know, we have made available various services and defense articles for Taiwan’s security, and the swift provision of these technologies and these services we believe are essential to Taiwan’s security.” (U.S. State Department Press Statement, October 19, 2022)

"...our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, we share an interest in seeing stability in the Taiwan Strait. We share an interest in seeing the preservation of the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. These are issues that we consistently discuss. The Taiwan Strait is – holds profound geopolitical importance, but it also holds profound economic importance. And any instability, any change in that status quo that has served the region so well since 1979 over the course of more than 40 years, would have implications not only for the people on Taiwan, it would have implications not only for the United States, but of course also for our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific." (U.S. State Department Press Statement, October 20, 2022)

"These cases highlight the threat the PRC government poses to our institutions and the rights of people in the United States... We will not tolerate these brazen operations: the harassment and attempted repatriation by force of individuals living in the U.S.; the effort to corrupt our judicial system; and the attempt to recruit agents for the PRC under the cover of a front academic organization. Countering such threats is a cornerstone of the mission of the National Security Division.” ("Two Arrested and 13 Charged in Three Separate Cases for Alleged Participation in Malign Schemes in the United States on Behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China," Department of Justice, October 24, 2022)

"We seek to cooperate with the PRC when it is in America’s national interests to do so. But this is a relationship that is primarily predicated on competition. And we are doing everything we can to compete and ultimately to out-compete with the PRC across the board. There are also elements of this relationship that are adversarial. And again, without speaking to any details that DOJ may have made public today, this certainly would seem to be in the category of adversarial elements of this relationship. We’re clear-eyed about the multifaceted nature of this relationship. We are prepared for the competition, we are prepared to defend our interests when they are challenged by the PRC." (U.S. State Department Press Statement, October 24, 2022)

"The Chinese side always asks overseas Chinese citizens to comply with the host countries’ laws and regulations. Some U.S. law enforcement officials, driven by a Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias, have repeatedly brought unfounded accusations against China under false pretexts. They have sought to suppress Chinese companies, openly provide shelter for Chinese fugitives, and obstruct and undermine China’s efforts to repatriate fugitives and recover illegal proceeds. Actions like these are turning the U.S. into a safe haven for corrupt individuals and lawbreakers and putting the U.S. on the wrong side of justice and the rule of law. They undercut the foundation of China-U.S. law enforcement cooperation and have dented the U.S.’s own image. We urge these officials to right the wrongs and halt the attacks on China. China will continue to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, October 25, 2022)