Sino-U.S. relations are escalating due to the worsening situation in Iran, drawing attention to China's countermeasures against the United States.

U.S. media reports that as Trump's visit to China looms, China is strengthening its countermeasures against the U.S.! On April 18, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. media stated that the ongoing Iran conflict is making relations between the two superpowers—China and the U.S.—even more complicated. This week, China told visiting foreign dignitaries that the world must not return to an era where major powers ignore international law and practice "might makes right"—a clear implicit criticism of the U.S. government. Meanwhile, China has also firmly vowed to counter any U.S. threat to impose a 50% tariff.

At the same time, China is currently negotiating restrictions on exports to the U.S. of high-end photovoltaic manufacturing equipment using HJT (heterojunction) technology, demonstrating China’s firm response in kind. How do we view this narrative from U.S. media? To be honest, Trump keeps repeatedly sending signals about his upcoming visit to China, while the U.S. itself continues to engage in under-the-table maneuvers. Is this really the way to approach someone for a diplomatic visit? Put bluntly, the U.S.'s actions are creating unnecessary complications before the visit, attempting to manufacture leverage for itself. We clearly see through such tactics.

Therefore, our countermeasures and warnings toward the U.S. serve as a clear message: don’t try such tricks on us. This is both a warning and a lesson in setting boundaries. We are open to dialogue, but extortion is absolutely off the table. The U.S. cannot expect to arrive at the negotiating table with pre-set conditions, relying on coercion and inducements to gain an advantage—this path simply will not work. While U.S. media points to our counteractions against them, there is nothing surprising about it. Expecting us to unilaterally extend goodwill just to welcome a U.S. visit? That chapter has already been permanently closed.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862774286666953/

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