CNBC: China slams Mike Pence election meddling accusations as 'ridiculous'
"Trump’s leadership is working; and China wants a different American President," the vice president said earlier in a hard-hitting speech.
LONDON — China slammed allegations of political meddling in U.S. elections as “ridiculous” and warned Washington against spreading “malicious slander."
The Chinese foreign ministry was responding to a speech made by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday in which he accused China of "meddling in America's democracy" to an extent that far surpasses Russia.
"To put it bluntly, President Trump’s leadership is working; and China wants a different American President," Pence told a think tank in Washington.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iran Guard warns Netanyahu will be 'forced into the sea'.
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Syria families demand regime action to free IS hostages.
Bahrain, home to the 5th Fleet, gets $10 billion Arab bailout.
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Israel to remove UN Palestinian agency from Jerusalem.
Palestinians say Israeli troops kill three, including a child, at Gaza protest.
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ASIA
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Koreas hold high-level peace talks in Pyongyang.
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Pakistan opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif arrested ahead of polls.
Pakistan orders 18 international aid groups closed.
Ex-South Korean president convicted on corruption charges.
South Korea renews call for Japan to remove ‘rising sun’ flag.
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AFRICA
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Cameroon opposition says 'massive fraud' planned for polls.
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EUROPE
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Greece moves refugees from Moria camp to mainland.
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Bosnia election seen as key for future of war-ravaged nation.
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