China firmly opposes the United States' decision to impose additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products and has lodged a solemn representation to the U.S. side, a Ministry of Commerce spokeswoman said at a press conference on Thursday.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the results of its Section 301 investigation into Chinese semiconductor policies, stating it will impose additional tariffs on certain Chinese semiconductor products. The initial tariff rate is set at zero percent and is scheduled to increase after an 18-month period, in June 2027.
In response to a media query on the U.S. announcement, He Yongqian, the spokeswoman, said, "China has taken note of the relevant developments and has lodged stern representations with the U.S. through the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. We do not agree with the so-called findings of the U.S. Section 301 investigation and firmly oppose the U.S. move to levy additional Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products."
"The unilateral U.S. tariffs violate World Trade Organization rules, undermine the international economic and trade order, disrupt global industrial and supply chains, and harm the interests of U.S. businesses and consumers, a move that benefits no one. China urges the United States to promptly correct its erroneous practices and revoke the related measures. China is willing to work with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to resolve respective concerns through equal-footed dialogue and consultation. Should the U.S. side insist on undermining China's rights and interests, China will take resolute and necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests," said the spokeswoman.
China strongly opposes U.S. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductors
China strongly opposes U.S. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductors
All peace-loving nations and peoples should take actions to resolutely contain the revival of Japanese militarism, said a spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang made the statement in response to a media query about remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and a senior Japanese official regarding possession of nuclear weapons.
According to media reports, Takaichi said Japan will not rule out all options regarding the introduction of nuclear powered submarines. An official from the Prime Minister's Office stated that Japan should possess nuclear weapons.
Additionally, the Japanese Ministry of Defense recently released a report, claiming that China's defense spending is growing rapidly and China is increasing activities near Japan.
The report also states Japan's plans to deploy mobile radar equipment in Okinawa by 2026 to monitor Chinese military activities, including those of Chinese aircraft carriers. "China's defense expenditure is reasonable, moderate, and remains below the global average as a share of GDP. The operations of the Chinese troops in relevant waters are fully in compliance with international law and international practice, and brook no interference or provocation. We urge Japan to cease its false narratives and halt targeted deployments against China. We will take resolute countermeasures against any harassment or provocations," the spokesman said.
"In recent years, Japan has relentlessly pursued remilitarization and accelerated its military buildup, with an increasingly visible and dangerous tendency towards a militarist revival. To cover up its underlying ambitions, Japan has repeatedly used China as a pretext. Not long ago, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made erroneous remarks concerning the Taiwan question. Now, right-wing forces in Japan have thrown away their hypocritical mask and are openly advocating for nuclear armament. These actions constitute a direct defiance of international norms, an attempt to test the bottom line of international justice, and a blatant challenge to the post-WWII international order and the global non-proliferation regime. They pose a severe threat to peace and stability in the region and beyond. What Japan is doing runs directly counter to its own professed commitment to peaceful development. We call upon all peace-loving nations and peoples to take actions to resolutely contain the revival of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces, and prevent the world from sliding into turmoil or tragedies of the past," Zhang said.
China calls for joint efforts to contain revival of Japanese militarism
