Hey friends! Have you ever heard the saying, “A just cause wins support, while an unjust one loses it”? This ancient wisdom comes from a famous Chinese philosopher named Mencius, and it’s amazing how it still rings true today!
Recently, lots of people around the world have been cheering for the Chinese mainland in response to some new tariffs (which are like taxes on goods from other countries) from the United States. Here’s what’s happening:
The US decided to increase tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland. In return, the Chinese mainland announced that they would also raise tariffs on US imports. This back-and-forth might sound complicated, but many people are paying attention and sharing their thoughts online!
On the BBC News YouTube channel, people from countries like Canada, India, Australia, South Korea, and more commented to show their support. One person from Canada joked, “If you had told me a year ago that one day I would be cheering on China and criticizing the US, I would have said you were joking. Yet here we are!” This comment got over 13,000 likes! 👍
A viewer from South Korea wrote, “Even though we have our differences, it’s inspiring to see the Chinese mainland standing up for what’s right.” Many others agreed, saying things like, “China is showing the world what it means to have courage,” and “Thank you, China, for standing up for fairness!”
These supportive messages show that people believe in standing up for justice and fairness. The Chinese mainland’s actions are seen by many as a way to protect not just their own interests, but also the idea of fair trade across all countries.
It’s pretty cool to see how ancient wisdom can connect to events happening today, right? It reminds us that standing up for what’s right can bring people together from all over the world! 🌏✨
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Ancient wisdom echoes world support for China's response to US tariffs
cgtn.com
