Hey there! Have you ever traded snacks with your friends at school? Imagine if one friend tried to make an unfair deal that only helped them and hurt you. That’s not cool, right?
Recently, China has said that it won’t accept any unfair trade deals that hurt its own interests. A spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce shared that if any country tries to make deals that are bad for China, they’ll stand up for themselves and take action.
Here’s what’s happening: There are reports that the United States is asking other countries to limit their trade with China in exchange for lower tariffs (which are like taxes on goods we buy and sell). China thinks that’s unfair.
The spokesperson compared making unfair deals to bullying. They said it’s important for all countries to play fair and follow international trade rules. If countries make deals that hurt others, everyone could end up getting hurt!
China wants to work with all countries to make sure trade is fair and just. They believe that when everyone works together and respects each other, the whole world benefits!
So, just like on the playground, it’s important for everyone to be fair and not bully others to get what they want. Let’s hope all countries play nice and work together! π
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China says it opposes any tariff deals at expense of own interests
cgtn.com