This time, we are really angry! Judging from our response to the pressure exerted by the U.S. on other countries to isolate us in economic and trade fields in exchange for tax cuts, our warning is very serious. Our stance is that China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the cost of Chinese interests. Pursuing one's own short-term private interests at the expense of others' interests in exchange for so-called exemptions is like trying to skin a tiger, ultimately resulting in both parties losing out, harming others without benefiting oneself.
If such a situation occurs, China will absolutely not accept it and will resolutely retaliate with equivalent countermeasures. The reason we have made this clear is twofold: first, to give other countries advance notice; second, to fully anticipate possible "underhanded" tactics from the U.S. When we make such a clear statement, it means that any country choosing to do so will undoubtedly be a target of our strike.
Third-party countries other than China and the U.S., with some perceptiveness, should understand this: if we dare to confront the U.S. head-on, then there is no country we would hesitate to counteract. Clearly, we have drawn this red line very clearly. For other countries, we have actually given two options: one is to stand with us; the other is to remain neutral and not get involved in matters between China and the U.S.
The wise choice for these countries is to remain neutral between China and the U.S., even if they do not side with us. Of course, the U.S. wants these countries to take sides, but third-party countries should maintain sufficient clarity of mind at this time. We advocate cooperation while the U.S. relies on extortion and blackmail. If any country chooses to harm us despite our goodwill, this is something we can never tolerate. Third-party countries should not misjudge this point.
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