China Accuses US of Sabotaging Improved India Ties Amid Border Tensions

• China accused the US of distorting its defense policy to hinder better China-India relations.
• Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to a question about China leveraging eased India tensions to prevent deeper US-India ties.
• Lin Jian stated China views its ties with India strategically and long-term, considering the border issue bilateral.
• China objects to any country passing judgment on the China-India border dispute.
• A Pentagon report suggested China aims to use decreased tensions to stabilize bilateral relations and prevent deepening US-India ties.

Why It Matters: China alleges US interference in its efforts to improve relations with India, citing a Pentagon report.