Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian declared the decision, citing that ongoing American arms sales to Taiwan, which China views as a renegade province, had severely disrupted the political environment necessary for continued bilateral consultations.

US recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and firmly opposes China's unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control, as stated by State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. This follows China's recent reaffirmation of its claim over the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and project launches.

The broader context of Document 79 lies within China's ambitious drive for self-reliance across various sectors, from critical technologies like semiconductors to basic necessities like food production. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, China aims to minimize dependence on Western technology and establish robust domestic supply chains.