China delivers a firm video statement to Trump: Refusal to submit to subjugation
In a fiery retort to President Donald Trump's trade war antics, China's Foreign Ministry lets loose with a hard-hitting video that calls upon the international community to unite against the perceived bullying tactics of the American leader. The video, narrated in both English and Chinese, proclaims,
"Bowing to a bully is like drinking poison to quench thirst - it only deepens the crisis," China asserts in the video. "History has proven compromise won't earn you mercy - kneeling only invites more bullying. China won't kneel down."
The video presents a history lesson on what China deems as American economic aggression. It recounts instances where U.S. trade policies forced companies like Toshiba and Alstom into breakups, bankruptcies, and stunted economic growth in Japan. By contrast, China presents itself as a haven for free trade partnerships that can be trusted and invested in safely.
China remains firm in its stance, declaring, "Someone has to step forward, torch in hand to shatter the fog and illuminate the path ahead." This sweeping rhetoric sends a clear message to the Trump administration amid the escalating trade war, and it extended an invitation to other nations to join the fight against U.S. hegemony.
Despite its strong words, the video does not directly mention the specific tariffs imposed by the U.S. or the counter tariffs China has put in place. The video was, however, published across various social media platforms, a sign of China's apparent willingness to engage with the Trump administration.
Trump has suggested that he expects tariffs on Chinese goods to diminish, and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has recently stated that the extremely high tariffs are "unsustainable." Yet, Trump has also emphasized that China must come up with a substantial offer, and negotiations between the two countries remain unofficial, according to Chinese officials.
Despite the ongoing trade talks with other nations, China's message is clear: stand firm against U.S. bullying, and don't take sides. The video's takeaway? The United States is unreliable and cannot be trusted, according to China.
The video characterizes the U.S. as a "paper tiger" with a diminishing global influence, as its import and export figures amount to less than a fifth of worldwide trade. The video concludes with a warning: the U.S. will continue its whimsical tactics, but when the rest of the world stands united, the U.S. will be nothing more than a stranded boat in a vast ocean.
- China's video in response to the U.S. trade war antics suggests that yielding to a bully is futile, comparing it to drinking poison to quench thirst, and asserts that they will not kneel down.
- In contrast to the perceived American economic aggression, China positions itself as a safe haven for free trade partnerships, inviting other nations to join in the fight against U.S. hegemony.
- The video does not explicitly mention specific tariffs, yet it was published across social media platforms, hinting at China's readiness to engage in dialogue with the U.S. administration.
- Amid the constant war-and-conflicts and the changing political landscape of policy-and-legislation, China's general news portrays the U.S. as an unreliable and diminishing global force, with its import and export figures representing less than a fifth of worldwide trade.
