China vows retaliation against countries that follow U.S. calls to isolate Beijing
PUBLISHED SUN, APR 20 2025 10:29 PM EDT
UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO
Evelyn Cheng
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China has warned it will retaliate against countries that cooperate with the U.S. in ways that compromise Beijing's interests, according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
The threat comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning to use tariff negotiations to pressure U.S. partners to limit their dealings with China.
"China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said, according to a CNBC translation.
PUBLISHED SUN, APR 20 2025 10:29 PM EDT
UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO
Evelyn Cheng
@CHENGEVELYN
@IN/EVELYN-CHENG-53B23624
WATCH LIVE
KEY POINTS
China has warned it will retaliate against countries that cooperate with the U.S. in ways that compromise Beijing's interests, according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
The threat comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly planning to use tariff negotiations to pressure U.S. partners to limit their dealings with China.
"China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests. If this happens, China will not accept it and will resolutely take reciprocal countermeasures," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said, according to a CNBC translation.