Reported about 1 year ago
EU Ambassador to China Jorge Toledo and US Ambassador Nicholas Burns express difficulties in engaging with Chinese citizens due to obstacles and restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities. Toledo mentions challenges in resuming personal interactions post-COVID-19, especially in academic and intellectual exchanges, highlighting the current strained EU-China relations and the negative impact of China's actions on its image in Europe. Burns criticizes Beijing for impeding cultural and educational exchanges between the US and China, citing instances of interference with activities organized by the US embassy in China. The Chinese government refutes these claims, attributing disruptions in cultural exchanges to US interference and restrictions on Chinese students entering the US. Despite efforts to enhance communication, tensions remain high between Western diplomats and Chinese authorities, affecting people-to-people engagement between these nations.
Source: YAHOO