Donald Trump says China tried to "leverage all domestic and foreign elements" against his reelection

In a primetime address, former President Donald Trump alleged that China interfered in U.S. elections, citing a CIA report that claimed Beijing’s policy in 2018 was to mobilize all available resources against him to undermine his 2020 reelection chances. He also stated that China obtained 220 million American voter files. Beijing swiftly rejected the accusations through Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, who called them baseless smears and reiterated China’s policy of non-interference in other nations’ affairs. The dispute comes as the U.S. prepares for midterm elections in November. Trump’s claims and China’s denial highlight ongoing tensions over election security and foreign influence.