中国批评美国宣称中国大蒜威胁到粮食安全, China criticizes U.S. claims that Chinese garlic threatens food security, calling them absurd.

中国外交部批评美国宣称中国大蒜威胁到美国粮食安全, China's foreign ministry criticized US claims that Chinese garlic threatens US food security, calling the claims absurd. 美国参议员里克·斯科特(Rick Scott)呼吁对中国大蒜进口情况进行调查, US Senator Rick Scott called for a probe into Chinese garlic imports, citing food safety and labor concerns. 美国众议院通过了一项法案, 禁止在军需品商店吃中国大蒜, 中国视之为保护主义。 The US House passed a bill banning Chinese garlic in military stores, which China views as protectionism. 发言人Mao Ning敦促美国政治家更理性地避免嘲笑。 Spokesperson Mao Ning urged US politicians to be more rational to avoid ridicule.