China MOFCOM responds to US move on tariffs on USD 200B in Chinese imports below.
Google translated, not perfect but you’ll get the idea. Original in simplified Chinese here.
“It is totally unacceptable for the US to publish the tax collection list in an accelerated upgrade. We express our solemn protest. The behavior of the US is hurting China, hurting the world, and hurting itself. This irrational behavior is unpopular.
The Chinese side is shocked by the actions of the US. In order to safeguard the core interests of the country and the fundamental interests of the people, the Chinese government will, as always, have to make the necessary counter-measures. At the same time, we call on the international community to work together to safeguard the rules of free trade and the multilateral trading system and jointly oppose trade hegemonism. At the same time, we will immediately file an additional lawsuit against the US unilateralist behavior to the World Trade Organization.”
