🇨🇳 china Responds Firmly to NATO and Trump Over Sanctions Threats
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Beijing has issued a strong and clear message after recent remarks from NATO and former U.S. President Donald Trump stirred international tensions over economic penalties tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Following a statement by NATO’s Secretary-General, who echoed concerns that Trump could impose high tariffs on countries like Brazil, India, and China for continuing trade relations with Russia, China swiftly responded with a diplomatic but firm position.
Trump has reportedly warned that he may impose up to 90% tariffs on nations that fail to align with his expectations for a peace resolution in Ukraine, setting a timeline of approximately 45 days for action.
🗣️ China’s Position: No to Pressure, Yes to Diplomacy
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Lin Jian, made Beijing’s stance crystal clear:
> “The only viable path out of the conflict in Ukraine is through peaceful talks and diplomacy. China rejects any form of unilateral sanctions or extraterritorial measures imposed without international consensus.”
He further emphasized that using tariffs as a tool for political leverage only deepens divisions, stating:
> “Trade wars produce no real winners. Pressuring countries through coercive tactics is counterproductive and will not lead to meaningful solutions.”
This response aligns with China’s long-standing policy of non-intervention, advocating for diplomatic negotiations rather than escalating geopolitical tensions through economic warfare.