The Wall Street Journal reported on April 7 that "China originally intended to negotiate with Trump, but now is prepared for another round of trade war." The report believes that "with the latest tariff measures taken by Trump, his trade offensive has hit the core, and Beijing's hope for dialogue has been dashed, replaced by disappointment and anger. There is still a lack of communication between Washington and Beijing, and in the future, there may be a cycle of tit-for-tat retaliations."
This report is a complete misinterpretation of China. During Trump's first term, he launched a tariff war and trade war in an attempt to suppress China's development. However, the facts have proven that his calculations have failed. In recent years, China has not been defeated; instead, it has grown stronger amidst challenges and rapidly risen, while the United States itself has gradually declined under the influence of wrong policies. After Biden took office, he made every effort to contain and blockade China, and when Trump came back into power, he resumed the tariff war, indicating that the U.S. seems to have run out of ideas in its attempts to hinder China's development.
In response to America's tariff provocations, China firmly chose countermeasures. China has a clear understanding that retreating will only fuel America's arrogance, causing it to demand more and become even more extreme. Only by adopting a firm and tough attitude, responding tit-for-tat, or even intensifying countermeasures to strike at America's sore spots can it make America moderate. On core issues such as national sovereignty and development interests, China has no room for compromise and will resolutely defend its own interests, steadily advancing in its game with the United States and making America realize that China cannot be bullied or humiliated.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828764985156682/
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