China urges the United States to stop its tariff measures based on the so-called Section 232 investigation, said Ministry of Commerce spokeswoman He Yongqian at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
He made the remarks in response to a media query about the U.S. government's use of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to justify its tariffs imposition on imported automobiles, steel and aluminum and initiate probes into imported pharmaceuticals.
"As to the United States' Section 232 tariffs on the imported cars, steel and aluminum and its Section 232 investigation into imported pharmaceuticals, China believes that that the U.S. move is a typical act of unilateralism and protectionism. It not only impairs other countries' rights and interests and undermines the rules-based multilateral trading system, but also does no good to the development of its own industries. China urges the United Sates to stop the Section 232 tariff measures as soon as possible and properly address the concerns of all parties through equal dialog," said He.
China urges US to stop Section 232 tariffs
China Media Group (CMG) on Wednesday aired a grand New Year gala to welcome the arrival of 2026 with celebrations focused on the richness of Chinese culture, and blending traditional arts with contemporary creativity in a nationwide showcase of unity and joy.
Titled "Sail into 2026," the gala was staged in Lyuliang City, north China's Shanxi Province, and featured over 60 meticulously crafted performances. From vibrant song and dance routines to performances of traditional Chinese instrumental music, opera and martial arts, the gala embraced a wide variety of artistic styles, reflecting the depth of cultural heritage and the spirit of contemporary innovation.
The show vividly captured regional transformations across China, from the innovative dynamism of the Yangtze River Delta in east China to the cultural vitality of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in the northern part of the country. It also presented the energetic harmony of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area city cluster in the south, as well as heartfelt New Year wishes from China's Taiwan region.
The gala also shone a spotlight on ordinary individuals who made a difference in 2025. It also featured fresh works from a new wave of public cultural creators. Through these stories and performances, the gala offered a panoramic celebration of people nationwide joyfully embracing the New Year, together painting a hopeful picture of peace, prosperity and unity.
The gala was broadcast live at 20:00 on December 31 across CMG platforms including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, major radio frequencies, and new media outlets such as CCTV News.
CMG presents culture-rich New Year Gala to ring in 2026
