Observer: Photoshopped 'slave labor' picture discredits US reputation
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The US diplomatic missions in China on Sunday retweeted a US State Department spokesperson’s post which used a picture of clothing tag that read “made by slave labor in China” to accuse China of abusing human rights.  

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It was soon determined that the image was photoshopped, drawing taunts from Chinese netizens. 

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Monday said the US unscrupulously jumped at this shoddily made photoshopped picture to discredit China.

Who would have imagined that the US Embassy would make such a contemptible move? What was its reasoning and value behind such an awkward, abominable and ridiculous action that shocked the world?

Anyone with integrity would scoff at such a despicable trick. However, some US politicians never tire of playing dirty tricks to pursue selfish political interests. It’s ridiculous that they would stoop so low.

Slavery is the darkest part of America’s history. Even to this day, the hangover of slavery continues to have an impact on the country.

However, some US politicians have turned a blind eye to the recent chaos and violence in the country caused by severe racial discrimination. Instead of reflecting upon the history and realities of the US, the embassy made absurd remarks through irresponsible labeling and slander, claiming that “many products made in China are made by slave labor” without any solid proof.

What on earth is the intention of the US diplomatic agency in tweeting a photoshopped picture to smear China? Where does the reputation of the US embassy lie?

These US politicians are addicted to demonizing China, and they have recently been doing everything to do so, hitting a new low time and time again.

There are two reasons behind the smear campaign. The first one is that they have exhausted all their tricks. To defame China, they even fabricate evidence. Those who are intent on maligning others will easily find a pretext.

The second one is that they can only appear to be tough outwardly but remain timid inwardly. The clumsy falsification can be disproved easily. How likely is it that they are unaware of the risks of falsification? However, they showed no consideration for their dignity to achieve their sinister goal, and misguide people in China and the US.

The light of justice lives on, undimmed, in the hearts and minds of global citizens. These US politicians and agencies will only bring shame to themselves by stirring up trouble. They launched a smear campaign against China, but ended it up exposing their ugly face and ruining the international reputation of the US.