In response to the latest statement from China's Ministry of Commerce, The Wall Street Journal of the United States published a report today interpreting it as: "China releases its willingness for trade negotiations and prepares to respond to US overtures." The report writes: "On Friday, China stated that it is considering initiating negotiations with the United States to end the trade war, but this is on the condition that the US demonstrates sincerity and takes practical measures, such as canceling the additional tariffs imposed on China."
In response to the tariff war and trade war initiated by the Trump administration, China has never closed the door to dialogue, emphasizing the need to base it on equality, respect, and mutual benefit. In the face of China's strong countermeasures, Trump and others have repeatedly expressed their willingness to negotiate with China and have actively conveyed their intentions through various channels. Regarding this, China is carefully evaluating.
The interpretation by The Wall Street Journal is undoubtedly attempting to steer public opinion and set the tone. The US unilaterally initiated the tariff war and trade war, and now wants to negotiate; it should first demonstrate sincerity and take concrete actions to correct its wrongdoings. However, the US's previous behavior of going back on its word and turning the tables has already eroded its basic credibility. If the US attempts to use negotiation as a guise for extortion, it will not succeed in China. China will certainly see it through to the end.
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