China’s Commerce Ministry – Key Remarks

• China unilaterally opposes imposed tariffs.
• There is no winner in a trade war – hopes the US meets China halfway.
• Hopes the US can resolve the problem through dialogue instead of unilateral steps.
• China is fully prepared to defend its interests, has determination and capacity to do so – trade delegation has already left Beijing for US – Vice Premier Liu visit to the US shows China’s sincerity.
• Asked about countermeasures to US tariffs, says if US implements tariffs China will take necessary countermeasures.