US cannot act recklessly: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

IANS April 11, 2025 290 views

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a strong diplomatic message warning the United States against unilateral actions that undermine global stability. His statements, backed by President Xi Jinping, emphasize China's commitment to international law and multilateral cooperation. The remarks came amid escalating trade tensions, with both countries imposing significant tariffs on each other's goods. China's position underscores its determination to defend its interests while advocating for a rules-based international order.

"No winner in a tariff war, going against the world will only result in self-isolation" - Xi Jinping
US cannot act recklessly: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Beijing, April 11: The United States cannot act recklessly and the wheels of history cannot be reversed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

Key Points

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China defends legitimate rights while protecting international community interests

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US trade actions violate multilateral trading system

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Xi emphasizes self-reliance and national confidence

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China retaliates with additional tariffs on US goods

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

He said that the involvement of certain major country in unilateral bullying is one of the key factors contributing to the current international landscape marked by turbulence and chaos, Xinhua news agency reported.

"Given that the United States is wielding the tariff stick recently, it is blatantly putting its own interests above the common interests of all countries and ignoring the multilateral trading system and established rules," Wang added, noting that the international community should not sit by.

Wang said that China, as a responsible member of the international community, stands firm not only to defend its legitimate rights and interests but also to safeguard the common interests of the international community to ensure that humanity is not dragged back into a jungle world where might makes right.

China is willing to take the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) as an opportunity to firmly uphold the international system with UN at its core and the international order based on international law, and work together with other countries to jointly resist all retrogressive actions in the world, Wang said.

Earlier in the day, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that there is no winner in a tariff war, and going against the world will only result in self-isolation.

China also decided to retaliate with additional tariffs on US goods from April 12, taking the total effective rate to 125 per cent. This came a day after US President Donald Trump announced a total of 145 per cent duty on Chinese goods.

Following his meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing, Xi said that over the past 70 years and more, China has achieved development through self-reliance and arduous struggle, never relying on others' mercies, still less fearing any unreasonable suppression.

He added that no matter how the external world changes, China will remain confident and focused on running its own affairs well.

Reader Comments

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Michael T.
Strong words from Minister Wang. The tariff war is hurting both economies - when will we see real diplomacy instead of economic weapons? 🌍
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Lisa W.
Interesting perspective. While I agree no one wins in trade wars, I wish the article had more context about China's own trade practices that led to this situation.
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James K.
The "jungle world" analogy is powerful. But isn't this exactly what happens when major powers keep escalating tensions instead of negotiating?
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Amy S.
Both sides need to step back. These tariffs just make everything more expensive for regular people. When will leaders think about the actual citizens? 😕
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Robert L.
The UN anniversary reference is smart diplomacy. But actions speak louder than words - let's see concrete steps toward cooperation, not just rhetoric.
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Sarah M.
I appreciate China's stance on multilateralism. The world needs more cooperation, not less. Though I wonder if there's room for compromise on both sides?

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