On April 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Brazilian Labor TV reporter asked a question. Yesterday, Brazilian media reported that the BRICS ministers of economy and trade may hold a special meeting to discuss the additional tariffs imposed by the US. Can the Chinese side confirm this? How important are the BRICS countries in resolving the tariff issue? Lin Jian said that as an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries, the BRICS countries promote openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation in order to achieve common development and general prosperity. Lin Jian pointed out that the BRICS countries oppose unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying, and will work together to maintain the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core and maintain global economic stability. Regarding the specific meetings you mentioned, it is recommended that you ask the competent authorities.

Zhitongcaijing · 4d ago
On April 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Brazilian Labor TV reporter asked a question. Yesterday, Brazilian media reported that the BRICS ministers of economy and trade may hold a special meeting to discuss the additional tariffs imposed by the US. Can the Chinese side confirm this? How important are the BRICS countries in resolving the tariff issue? Lin Jian said that as an important platform for cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries, the BRICS countries promote openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation in order to achieve common development and general prosperity. Lin Jian pointed out that the BRICS countries oppose unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying, and will work together to maintain the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core and maintain global economic stability. Regarding the specific meetings you mentioned, it is recommended that you ask the competent authorities.