The Chinese authorities will continue to take measures to safeguard national development interests and counter US protectionism, a government statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
“The US should act in accordance with the common expectations of the people of both countries and the whole world, safeguard mutual fundamental interests, stop using tariffs as a weapon to suppress China's trade and economic activities, and stop violating the legitimate right of the Chinese people to development“, the Chinese government commented.
As noted, Beijing “does not create problems and is not afraid of them“, and pressure and threats are “the wrong way to do business with China“. "China has taken and will continue to take resolute measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests," the statement stressed.
He made it clear that globalization is "an inevitable path for the development of the human community" and the essence of Sino-US trade and economic relations should be mutually beneficial cooperation. "There are no winners in trade and tariff wars, and protectionism is no solution," the statement stressed. "The world needs justice, not hegemony."