The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the US's so-called reciprocal tariffs: it is bound to be widely opposed by the international community

On April 7, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a regular press conference on the afternoon of April 7. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that in the name of "reciprocity", the United States exercises hegemony, sacrifices the legitimate interests of other countries, serves its own self-interest, and puts "America First" above international rules. This is a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying. The Chinese side has issued the Chinese government's position on opposing the excessive tariffs imposed by the United States, which shows its solemn attitude. Open cooperation is a historical trend, and mutual benefit and win-win results are the aspiration of the people. Development is a universal right of all countries in the world, not the patent of a few countries. All countries should adhere to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, adhere to true multilateralism, jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism, and safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core.