BEIJING—During a press conference held on Friday alongside China’s annual parliamentary session, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the issue of the U.S.’s imposition of what he termed “arbitrary tariffs.” Wang Yi vowed that China will respond to these measures, which he believes unfairly target China’s economic practices.
He accused the United States of responding to China’s goodwill with hostility, describing the strategy as an act of “meeting good with evil.” In his remarks, he emphasized that China has consistently sought to maintain a relationship with the United States based on mutual respect and cooperation.
Despite efforts to engage diplomatically, Wang Yi pointed out that U.S. policies have often been contradictory to this goal, imposing unilateral tariffs that disrupt the potential for China-U.S. collaboration. This approach, he argued, has affected numerous industries and exacerbated tensions between the two global superpowers.
The rhetoric reflects ongoing tensions over trade policies, which have witnessed several rounds of tariffs and countermeasures between the two countries. Such economic strategies, as suggested by Wang Yi, could have far-reaching implications not only for bilateral trade relations but for global economic stability as well.
As a response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has been carefully considering a range of reciprocal actions that aim to protect national interests while seeking pathways to dialogue and negotiation whenever possible. Whether this stance will lead to a de-escalation or further strain remains to be seen, as both nations come to terms with growing economic frictions.
