Wang Guoqing, spokesman of the first session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), refuted claims by some Western media outlets that China is using “sharp power” to impose political influence in Western countries. “It’s not the first time when the phrase is invented to smear China and it won't be the last time,” Wang said, adding that some people in the West are still using cold war mindset even in the 21st century.