Beijing, April 7 -- China on Tuesday criticized former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns for his remarks regarding China's stance on Iran and Venezuela.
"China has noted the relevant remarks. Such remarks are clearly made with ulterior motives," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press briefing.
Mao emphasised that the facts and merits regarding the situations in Iran and Venezuela are clear, as is China's position. She accused Burns of ignoring the root causes of these issues and of unfairly targeting China.
"Ignoring the root causes of these issues, Burns has chosen to point the finger at China, distorting and smearing China's fair and objective stance for peace through the lens of US hegemonic thinkin...