China's "Never Kneel Down" Video Falls Short in Altering the US Trade War Discourse
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China vs. United States: A Clash Over Tariffs
China's internet users are raving about a viral video that showcases their country's strong stance on tariffs. While the video's impact on global audiences remains uncertain, the bold message it delivers is clear: "Kowtowing only invites relentless pressure; China refuses to submit!"
The video, voiced in both Chinese and English and backed by a moody soundtrack, highlights China's firm conviction. Despite the raucous support from Chinese netizens and the video's assertive tone, the question remains: Will it offer fresh insights into China's well-known opposition to tariffs to a global audience?
Spokesman Guo Jiakun addressed this during a press briefing, expressing hope that the video would foster a better understanding of China's positioning.
In a world where trade disputes are becoming increasingly rebellious, China views the U.S. tariff policies as a threat to global peace. According to a statement issued back in April 2025, China labels U.S. tariff policies as "unilateralism, protectionism, and economic bullying," weapons meant to serve hegemonic ambitions.
The tariffs, China claims, contravene the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The 10% tariff, effective April 5, 2025, along with subsequent "individualized reciprocal higher tariffs," are accused of dismissing multilateral trade negotiations and destabilizing the global economic order.
Moreover, China alleges that the U.S. uses tariffs under the guise of "reciprocity" to further its "America First" policies, prioritizing U.S. exceptionalism over international interests. By doing so, they assert, the U.S. tariffs threaten global development, disrupt supply chains, and undermine the United Nations-centered international system.
In essence, this viral video serves as a testament to China's approach to the tariffs as part of a broader pattern of economic coercion. Beijing positions itself as a defender of multilateralism, standing up against what it perceives as U.S. unilateralism.
- The viral video, backed by a moody soundtrack and voiced in both Chinese and English, showcases China's strong resistance to tariffs, with the message, "Kowtowing only invites relentless pressure; China refuses to submit!"
- While the video's impact on global audiences remains uncertain, Spokesman Guo Jiakun expressed hope during a press briefing that it would foster a better understanding of China's positioning.
- China views the U.S. tariff policies as a threat to global peace and claims that they contravene the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, dismiss multilateral trade negotiations, and destabilize the global economic order.
- Moreover, China alleges that the U.S. uses tariffs under the guise of "reciprocity" to further its "America First" policies, asserting that these tactics threaten global development, disrupt supply chains, and undermine the United Nations-centered international system.
