China's Strong Response to High Tariffs

In a fiery rebuttal to the White House's outrageous claim that China could be facing tariffs as high as 245% on its imports, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian boldly challenged these figures during a press briefing on Wednesday.

A Trade War without Winners?

Lin emphasized that China has consistently maintained its position regarding the tariff disputes ignited by the United States. He declared that the ongoing trade conflict was initiated by the US, with China merely reacting to defend its legitimate rights, interests, and uphold international fairness.

China's Stance: Legal and Reasonable Responses

According to Lin, the measures taken by China in response to these tariffs are not only reasonable but also entirely legal. He articulated that engaging in trade and tariff wars yields no winners—a sentiment highlighting China’s reluctance to escalate tensions but also its readiness to stand firm.

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