President Donald Trump alleged that China compromised US election data, claiming the Chinese government obtained 220 million US voter files. However, despite these serious allegations, planning for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s lavish state visit to the US in two months is still underway.

Allegations and Response

Trump’s assertions were met with indignation from Chinese officials, who stated that the claims have “no factual ground.” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, urged the US to reflect on its own behavior and stop vilifying China.

The documents released by the Trump administration did not provide evidence of major election fraud or efforts to change votes. However, they did show that Chinese intelligence services have been collecting information on hundreds of millions of Americans, including voter registration information in numerous states.

Investigations and Implications

Trump has tasked four federal agencies with investigating the alleged data breach, instructing them to “fire those involved in the cover-up, and to file criminal charges, if appropriate, against these people.” The incident highlights Trump’s fixation on re-litigating the 2020 election and his desire to maintain a fragile balance with China.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.