Chinese officials appear to perceive President Trump’s accusations regarding Chinese interference in the 2020 U.S. elections as influenced by domestic politics rather than foreign policy.

Xi Jinping and President Trump participated in events at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in May.

Just two months ago, President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, walked together through a garden within the leadership compound in the heart of Beijing. They passed rows of vibrant flowers and lush plants.

During a state banquet on his visit, the U.S. president toasted Mr. Xi as ‘my friend.’ He mentioned receiving a ‘magnificent welcome like none other,’ which he believed paved the way for ‘fantastic trade deals.’

Mr. Trump indicated that the stage was set for Mr. Xi to make a state visit to Washington in late September.

However, in a prime-time speech on Thursday night, Mr. Trump took a hostile stance, accusing China of conducting ‘the largest compromise of election data in history.’

He announced the release of declassified documents suggesting Chinese interference in the election. Yet, the documents failed to provide any new or substantial information about Beijing’s actions.

U.S. intelligence assessments found no evidence of China affecting the 2020 election outcome.