China has firmly denied accusations made by President Donald Trump, stating that they conducted a massive operation to steal American voter data during the 2020 U.S. election. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed reporters at a press conference, labeling the U.S. allegations as baseless and intended to malign China. Lin emphasized, ‘Similar accusations were long ago proven to be unfounded.’

At a White House address, Trump alleged that China illegally obtained 220 million sensitive voter records to influence the 2020 election, describing it as the largest compromise of election data in history. These claims revisit Trump’s recurring criticisms of American election security. In contrast, a 2021 U.S. intelligence report indicated no evidence of Beijing influencing the election outcome.

Lin reassured that China has neither the interest nor history of interfering in U.S. elections. Lin rhetorically questioned, ‘Who has wantonly interfered in other countries’ internal affairs, conducted indiscriminate surveillance of global governments, businesses, and publics, and compromised global cybersecurity?’ Lin urged the U.S. to reconsider its actions, cease the vilification of China, and refrain from involving China in U.S. election issues for healthier bilateral relations.

These assertions arise during a delicate period for U.S.-China relations. Both nations are working to stabilize their relationship, which has been strained by military tensions in the Pacific and an intensifying trade war highlighted by Trump’s extensive tariffs on Chinese goods. Although May discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing yielded few substantial outcomes, both leaders saw the summit as a chance to reset their complex relationship. President Trump extended an invitation for Xi to visit Washington in September.

The White House and Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., have not immediately commented on the situation as it continues to develop. More information will become available.