China will resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests in the face of new tariffs imposed by the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday.
At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Lin addressed a media query regarding the possibility of a meeting between Chinese and U.S. leaders to discuss tariff issues. "Regarding your specific question about the talks, I would refer you to competent Chinese authorities for further details. We have repeatedly emphasized that pressuring or threatening China is not a right way to engage with us. China will firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests," said the spokesman.
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China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
In a bold move to overhaul U.S. trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new set of levies last week, imposing a 10-percent baseline tariff on imports from all trading partners, with higher rates applied to specific countries.
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China vows to firmly defend its interests in response to US tariffs
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
