Source: Global Network

[Global Network Report] On April 12th in Beijing time, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ma Ning shared a video of former US President John F. Kennedy's speech at the University of Washington in 1961 on social platform X and commented, "Even as a world superpower, one needs to maintain a bit of humility."

Screenshot of Ma Ning's post

In the video, Kennedy said, "We must recognize that America is neither all-knowing nor all-powerful. We only account for 6% of the world's population and cannot impose our will on the other 94%. We cannot correct every wrong or reverse every defeat. Therefore, the American solution is not always able to solve the world's problems."

As Ma Ning posted the above content, under pressure from China and other parties, the US side postponed imposing high "reciprocal tariffs" on some trading partners but continued to impose disproportionately high tariffs on China. In response to the US's abusive tariff practices, China continued its countermeasures on April 11th by announcing a 125% tariff on all imports from the US.

At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on April 11th, spokesperson Lin Jian responded to questions about the US's abusive tariff practices, stating that China has repeatedly stated its firm stance on the issue of tariffs. There are no winners in a tariff war or trade war. China does not want to fight, but it is not afraid to do so. I would like to emphasize that if the US really wants to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, it should stop extreme pressure tactics and outrageous behavior! China does not fall for this! Any dialogue must be based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit. If the US insists on engaging in a tariff war or trade war, China will see it through to the end. "China is a responsible country. Our countermeasures against the US's bullying actions are not only to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests but also to uphold international rules and order, protect the common interests of all countries in the world, and uphold international fairness and justice. In the face of the US's bullying and domineering behavior, there is no way out in compromise and retreat." Lin Jian said.

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