China: on the "US Duties" intent on resolving the crisis with dialogue

Zhong Shan, Minister of Commerce of Beijing, in a press conference held in the margins of the National People's Congress, said that China does not want the trade war and will continue negotiations on this front, even if it is ready to defend the own interests.

Responding to a question about trade relations between the two countries and the possible risk of a trade war, Zhong stated that relations between the United States and China "are going down a bumpy path, but China will continue discussions on this front with the United States. in order to avoid a trade war ". "I think there is no winner from a trade war," Zhong continued. “China does not want to participate in any trade war and will never start any trade war. China is capable of facing any challenge. We will defend the interests of the country and of the Chinese people ”.

Zhong then underlined Beijing's intention to continue on the path of economic dialogue with the United States to resolve the differences with Washington. "We must resolve the dispute through consultations and follow the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries".

 

China: on the "US Duties" intent on resolving the crisis with dialogue