Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian speaks during a press briefing in Beijing, China, on Aug 29, 2022. (PHOTO / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China)
BEIJING – Chinese foreign ministry has said the United States is letting its ally Europe pay the price in the crisis.
Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks on Friday at a press briefing when asked to comment on French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act launched by the United States, which Macron said will "fragment the West" while creating differences between the United States and Europe.
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The US legislation, designed to serve US interests, shows no regard for other countries, not even its so-called allies and partners, said Zhao.
The US calls Europe an important ally. But in reality, the US is letting Europe pay for the price in the crisis.
Zhao Lijian, Spokesperson, Foreign Ministry, China
"This is yet another example of the domineering America-first approach of the US."
Lately, several European leaders and officials have said that the US should not use the Inflation Reduction Act against its friends, as it could result in a significant diversion of future investment away from Europe.
"The US calls Europe an important ally. But in reality, the US is letting Europe pay for the price in the crisis," Zhao said, noting that as the United States profiteers from the Ukraine crisis, Europe is bleeding from high inflation and soaring energy prices.
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"Even to this day, Europe is still cleaning up the messes left behind by the US in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq," he added.
Citing a comment from European media that questioned why the peace and prosperity of Europe should be dependent on American interests, Zhao said it is indeed a question that Europe and the rest of the world need to be serious about.