This initiative has provoked a strong reaction on China' s part: the Chinese authorities are making representations to the countries and institutions of the European Union, in an attempt to persuade them not to support the United States' initiative.
Denne omstændighed har medført kraftige reaktioner fra Kina, og de kinesiske myndigheder udfolder bestræbelser over for EU's lande og institutioner, for at de skal afholde sig fra at støtte USA's initiativ.