Just now, the Ministry of Commerce released key information about the trade war: on the basis of fully considering global expectations, China's interests, and the calls from the U.S. industry and consumers, China has decided to agree to engage in talks with the U.S.
Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit Switzerland from May 9th to 12th, during which he will hold talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Besten.
China's decision to agree to engage in talks with the U.S. has thrown a "heavy bomb" into the global trade landscape, quickly becoming the focus of attention across various sectors. All along, China's position has remained steadfast: negotiations are welcome; confrontation is met with determination.
Negotiations must be based on mutual respect, equal consultation, and mutual benefit. If the U.S. continues to use negotiations as a pretext for coercion and blackmail, China will not accept it. This contact is an opportunity to ease the tense economic and trade relations between China and the U.S. If both sides can reach a consensus, it will inject a strong boost to the stability of the global economy; if the U.S. lacks sincerity, it will face China's resolute and effective countermeasures.
Looking back at previous Sino-U.S. economic and trade negotiations, the U.S. has repeatedly gone back on its word, resorting to coercion and blackmail during negotiations, seriously undermining the foundation of mutual trust. They often suddenly change their attitude when some progress has been made, making unreasonable demands, and even unilaterally tearing up agreements. Such behavior has repeatedly put Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations in deadlock. Therefore, regarding the negotiation signals sent by the U.S. this time, China remains highly vigilant and cautious. As the ancient Chinese saying goes, "Judge by actions, not words." If the U.S. truly wants to solve problems through negotiations, it must face the serious negative impacts of unilateral tariff measures on itself and the world, recognize international trade rules, fairness and justice, and heed rational voices. They need to show genuine sincerity, correct their mistakes, move toward China, and resolve mutual concerns through equal consultations.
If the U.S. continues to harbor侥幸psychology, say one thing and do another, using negotiations as a guise to continue coercion and blackmail, then China will not agree, nor will it sacrifice principles or international fairness and justice to seek any agreement. China has sufficient strength and determination to meet any challenge and safeguard national and people's interests. After all, in past trade frictions, China has demonstrated its resilience and backbone. The Chinese economy has strong internal momentum and vast market space, capable of maintaining stable development under external pressure. At the same time, China is gaining increasing understanding and support from more countries worldwide, jointly resisting unilateral protectionism and hegemonic bullying.
We hope the U.S. can recognize the situation, cherish this negotiation opportunity, cooperate sincerely with China, and jointly push the Sino-U.S. economic and trade relationship back onto a healthy and stable development track, contributing to the stability and prosperity of the world economy. We look forward to positive results.
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