"…Our policy approaches are not designed to harm China nor do we seek to thwart China’s economic progress and development... We are not decoupling or turning inwards. At the same time, we recognize that economic resilience requires de-risking and diversifying. We will take steps, individually and collectively, to invest in our own economic vibrancy. We will reduce excessive dependencies in our critical supply chains…We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas. We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. We reaffirm the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as indispensable to security and prosperity in the international community. There is no change in the basic positions of the G7 members on Taiwan, including stated one China policies. We call for a peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues. We will keep voicing our concerns about the human rights situation in China, including in Tibet and Xinjiang where forced labor is of major concern to us. We call on China to honor its commitments under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law, which enshrine rights, freedoms and a high degree of autonomy for Hong Kong… We call on China to press Russia to stop its military aggression, and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine. We encourage China to support a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on territorial integrity and the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, including through its direct dialogue with Ukraine…There is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea, and we oppose China’s militarization activities in the region." (“G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué,” The White House, May 20, 2023)

"The G7 makes high-sounding claims about 'promoting a peaceful, stable and prosperous world', but what it does is hindering international peace, undermining regional stability and curbing other countries’ development…Despite China’s serious concerns, the G7 used issues concerning China to smear and attack China and brazenly interfere in China’s internal affairs... Taiwan is China’s Taiwan. Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese, a matter that must be resolved by the Chinese. The ‘one-China’ principle is the solid anchor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The G7 keeps emphasizing cross-Strait peace, and yet says nothing about the need to oppose ‘Taiwan independence'. This in effect constitutes connivance and support for ‘Taiwan independence’ forces, and will only result in having a serious impact on cross-Strait peace and stability...Affairs related to Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet are purely China’s internal affairs. China firmly opposes interference by any external force in those affairs under the pretext of human rights. The G7 needs to stop pointing fingers at China on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet and take a hard look at their own history and human rights record. China is a firm defender of and contributor to international maritime rule of law. The East China Sea and the South China Sea have remained overall stable. Relevant countries need to respect regional countries’ efforts to uphold peace and stability and stop using maritime issues to drive a wedge between regional countries and incite bloc confrontation. As for ‘economic coercion’, the massive unilateral sanctions and acts of ‘decoupling’ and disrupting industrial and supply chains make the U.S. the real coercer that politicizes and weaponizes economic and trade relations. We urge the G7 not to become an accomplice in economic coercion…as a responsible major country, China firmly upholds the UN-centered international system, the international order underpinned by international law and the basic norms governing international relations built around the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. China will never accept the so-called rules imposed by the few. The international community does not and will not accept the G7-dominated Western rules that seek to divide the world based on ideologies and values, still less will it succumb to the rules of exclusive small blocs designed to serve ‘America-first’ and the vested interests of the few." (“Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s Hyping up of China-related Issues,” Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 20, 2023)

"…the goal of the review is to check cybersecurity issues of relevant products which might threaten the security of the nation’s key information infrastructure. This measure is necessary for safeguarding national security…China is a country under the rule of law. All businesses operating in China need to comply with Chinese laws. Judicial authorities investigate offences in accordance with the law. We are committed to advancing high-level opening up and fostering a market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment. Products and services of foreign companies and various platforms are welcome to the Chinese market as long as they abide by Chinese laws and regulations." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 22, 2023)

"…we have very serious concerns that with the reports that the PRC has restricted the sale of Micron chips to certain domestic industries. The Department of Commerce is engaging directly with the PRC to make our view clear. And broadly, this action appears inconsistent with the PRC’s assertions that it is open for business and committed to a transparent regulatory framework…something I think we have here that does not exist in China…The rule of law is quite clear in the United States.” (U.S. State Department Press Statement, May 22, 2023)

"…the cybersecurity review by relevant Chinese authorities on Micron’s products sold in China is carried out in accordance with the law and the latest decision is based in facts. China’s cybersecurity review does not target any particular countries or regions, nor does China seek to exclude technologies or products from any specific country. The U.S. used national security as a pretext to put more than 1,200 Chinese companies and individuals on various lists and subjected them to all kinds of restrictions despite the lack of hard evidence of wrongdoing. This is what constitutes economic coercion. This is unacceptable. China strongly opposes the U.S.’s unjustified suppression of Chinese companies by over-stretching the concept of national security and abusing state power. The discriminatory and unfair practice seriously hurts normal trade and economic exchanges and cooperation between China and the U.S., violates market rules and the international trade order and severely disrupts global industrial and supply chain stability."  (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 24, 2023)

"We look forward to working with the ambassador-designate and his team. We remain committed, as we’ve said on a number of occasions, to maintaining channels of communication with the PRC to responsibly manage competition." (U.S. State Department Press Statement, May 24, 2023)

"Ambassadors are an important bridge and bond between China and the U.S. We hope the U.S. will provide support and facilitation for Ambassador Xie Feng as he carries out his duty. The China-U.S. relationship is vitally important to both countries and the world. China views and grows its relations with the U.S. in accordance with the three principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation put forward by President Xi Jinping. We also remain committed to defending our sovereignty, security and development interests. We hope the U.S. will bear in mind the shared interest of people in the two countries and the world, work with China to enhance dialogue, manage differences and boost cooperation and bring China-U.S. relations back to the right track of sound and steady growth." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 24, 2023)

"We believe expanded diplomatic communication between the United States and China is always important… at one level is with the new ambassador to the United States…We think it’s important for talks to take place at a number of levels between the United States Government and the PRC, not just from the State Department but from the Treasury Department and others." (U.S. State Department Press Statement, May 25, 2023)

"China and the U.S. maintain necessary communication. However, now the U.S. says it wants to speak to the Chinese side while seeking to suppress China through all possible means and impose sanctions on Chinese officials, institutions and companies. Is there any sincerity in and significance of any communication like this? China always firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and has made clear its stern position to the U.S. side. The U.S. side should immediately lift sanctions and take concrete actions to remove obstacles, create favorable atmosphere and conditions for dialogue and communication." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 22, 2023)

"...we have always believed that the United States should have the ability to engage with China on issues where we believe we ought to work together as well as raise concerns that we have with actions by the PRC...we, in fact, think it’s important to have these conversations with the Chinese Government so we can raise directly our concerns that we also raise publicly." (U.S. State Department Press Statement, May 25, 2023)

"What’s important is that the U.S. cannot demand communication and cooperation from China while hurting and curbing China’s interests in all possible means. The U.S. needs to work with China to jointly bring bilateral relations back to the right track of sound and steady development." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 26, 2023)

"The U.S. is clear about the reason why China-U.S. military dialogue faces difficulties. The U.S. should earnestly respect China’s sovereignty, security and interest concerns, immediately correct wrong practice, show sincerity and create necessary atmosphere and conditions for dialogue and communication between Chinese and U.S. militaries." (Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regular Press Conference, May 30, 2023)