In response to news that Trump is considering to slap 25% tariffs on USD 200B in Chinese imports, China Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang warned that “US pressure and blackmail won’t have an effect.” And Geng added “China will inevitably take countermeasures and we will resolutely protect our legitimate rights.”
It’s kind of boring rhetoric. And firstly, it’s said in a regular press briefing. Secondly, it’s by a low level official only. There’s no need to get too excited until we see exactly how China is going to retaliate.
