On April 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Japan Broadcasting Association reporter asked about US tariffs. The US White House press secretary quoted US President Trump as saying “the ball is on China's side” and “China needs to reach an agreement with the US, and the US doesn't need to reach an agreement with China.” What is the Chinese side's response to this? “This tariff war was initiated by the US side. The Chinese side has taken necessary countermeasures to protect its legitimate rights and interests and international fairness and justice, which is completely reasonable and legal.” Lin Jian said. Lin Jian stressed that China's position has always been very clear. There are no winners in the tariff war or trade war. China is unwilling to fight, but it is not afraid to fight. If the US side really wants to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation, it should stop putting extreme pressure, stop threatening blackmail, and engage in dialogue with China on the basis of equality, respect, and mutual benefit.

On April 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Japan Broadcasting Association reporter asked about US tariffs. The US White House press secretary quoted US President Trump as saying “the ball is on China's side” and “China needs to reach an agreement with the US, and the US doesn't need to reach an agreement with China.” What is the Chinese side's response to this? “This tariff war was initiated by the US side. The Chinese side has taken necessary countermeasures to protect its legitimate rights and interests and international fairness and justice, which is completely reasonable and legal.” Lin Jian said. Lin Jian stressed that China's position has always been very clear. There are no winners in the tariff war or trade war. China is unwilling to fight, but it is not afraid to fight. If the US side really wants to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation, it should stop putting extreme pressure, stop threatening blackmail, and engage in dialogue with China on the basis of equality, respect, and mutual benefit.