China’s Foreign Ministry has declared it will “not flinch” if the U.S. escalates trade tensions, drawing a red line in the global economic arena. Spokesperson Lin Jian slammed recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods as “weaponizing” trade policy, warning these moves disrupt the WTO’s rules and threaten the stability of the global economy.
‘Nobody wins in a trade war,’ Lin stressed at a press briefing Thursday, ‘but China won’t sit back if its interests—or the world’s—are threatened.’ The bold stance comes after the U.S. imposed 125% tariffs on select Chinese imports, a move critics call a risky gamble.
China’s pushback, Lin explained, isn’t just about defending sovereignty—it’s a stand for “international fairness” and the rights of all nations caught in the crossfire. He accused the U.S. of prioritizing “selfish interests” over global cooperation, predicting the strategy will backfire as other countries rally against unilateral tactics.
The message? While China prefers dialogue, it’s ready to go the distance. ‘If a trade war comes, we’ll fight to the end,’ Lin declared. For young professionals and investors watching, this clash could shape markets, innovation, and the future of multilateral trade.
Spokesperson Lin Jian slammed recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods as “weaponizing” trade policy, warning these moves disrupt the WTO’s rules and threaten the stability of the global economy.
‘Nobody wins in a trade war,’ Lin stressed at a press briefing Thursday, ‘but China won’t sit back if its interests—or the world’s—are threatened.’ The bold stance comes after the U.S. imposed 125% tariffs on select Chinese imports, a move critics call a risky gamble. 
He accused the U.S. of prioritizing “selfish interests” over global cooperation, predicting the strategy will backfire as other countries rally against unilateral tactics.
The message? While China prefers dialogue, it’s ready to go the distance. ‘If a trade war comes, we’ll fight to the end,’ Lin declared. For young professionals and investors watching, this clash could shape markets, innovation, and the future of multilateral trade. 
