Xinhua
07 May 2025, 17:16 GMT+10
BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The United States has repeatedly expressed its desire to hold negotiations with China in recent days, and the upcoming meeting between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take place at the request of the U.S. side, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular press briefing, noting that China firmly opposes the indiscriminate imposition of tariffs by the United States and that its position on the matter remains unchanged.
"China is open to dialogues, but any dialogue must be based on equality, respect and mutual benefit," Lin said, adding that any form of pressure and coercion will not work for China.
"China will firmly safeguard its legitimate interests and uphold international fairness and justice," said the spokesperson.
He further noted that external shocks cannot change the fundamentals of China's economy featuring a solid foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience and vast potential, nor can they change the solid momentum of China's high-quality development.
"We have a strong ability to withstand pressure, and sufficient measures and means to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests," Lin said.
"We are also willing to strengthen solidarity and coordination with the international community, jointly resist unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and defend international fairness and justice," he said.
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