US policies will lead to ‘conflict and confrontation’ – Chinese foreign minister

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang reads from the Chinese constitution when answering a question about Taiwan (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang has lashed out at the United States over deteriorating bilateral relations and Washington’s support for Taiwan, warning it will lead to “conflict and confrontation”.

In his first news conference since taking office, he also suggested that America was undermining efforts for peace in Ukraine in order to extend the conflict for its own benefit.