China has issued a strong warning against trade agreements that compromise its economic interests, following reports of a U.S.-Vietnam tariff pact. Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated Thursday that Beijing "firmly opposes any country making trade deals at the expense of Chinese interests" during a regular press briefing.
The remarks come as global markets watch escalating trade negotiations across Asia. He specifically criticized U.S. tactics, describing Washington's use of "so-called reciprocal tariffs" as "unilateral bullying" – a practice China claims undermines multilateral trade systems.
While acknowledging other nations' rights to resolve trade disputes through equal consultations, the spokesperson emphasized China's readiness to take "resolute countermeasures" if its interests are threatened. Analysts suggest this stance could impact ongoing regional trade realignments as countries navigate U.S. tariff policies.
The development highlights China's increasingly assertive role in shaping global trade norms, particularly in Asia where supply chain networks remain deeply interconnected. Business leaders and policymakers are closely monitoring how this position might affect cross-border investments and manufacturing flows.
