Published July 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
China rejects Trump election-interference claims, threatens countermeasures
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China dismissed President Trump's accusations of election interference as fabricated and warned of countermeasures. The response followed Trump's speech in which he alleged foreign interference in US elections.
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