Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, has reiterated Beijing’s condemnation of what it describes as blackmail by the United States amid the ongoing trade war between the two nations.
While addressing the press about President William Ruto’s recent state visit to China, the envoy stressed that China is willing to collaborate with other countries to address various challenges through solidarity and cooperation, safeguard legitimate rights and interests, uphold international trade rules, and maintain fairness and justice.
This amplifies President Xi Jinping’s position that “there are no winners in tariff and trade wars.”
“Recently, we’ve been hearing that the U.S. saying that China and the U.S. are having talks and even about to reach a deal. But in fact, none of that is true. China and the U.S. are not having any consultations or negotiation on tariffs, still less reaching a deal,” she stated.
Ambassador Guo insisted that the current tariff war was initiated by the U.S., and that China’s position on the matter remains consistent and clear. She promised, “We will fight, if fight we must.”
However, she indicated that China is prepared to engage the U.S. in discussions to find a lasting solution.
“Our doors are open. If a negotiated solution is truly what the U.S. wants, it should stop exerting extreme pressure, stop threatening and blackmailing China, and seek dialogue based on equality, respect and mutual benefit,” she said.
