A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday called for equitable dialogue to resolve ongoing trade disputes with the US, emphasizing that "protectionism leads nowhere" and "there are no winners in trade and tariff wars."
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated China's opposition to unilateral measures during a daily briefing, responding to recent statements by US officials. "Decoupling and supply chain disruptions will only lead to self-isolation," Guo stated, urging Washington to abandon "threats and extortion" as negotiation tactics.
While affirming China's willingness to keep talks open, Guo warned: "If the US is bent on waging a trade war, China will fight to the end." The remarks underscore mounting global concerns about economic fragmentation as both nations maintain competing tariff regimes affecting over $500 billion in bilateral trade.
Analysts suggest the standoff could impact supply chains across Asia, particularly in sectors like electronics and green energy where regional economies rely heavily on Sino-US cooperation.
