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In response to a question noting that the White House has confirmed many Chinese exports to the US now face cumulative tariffs of up to 145 percent, and whether China will again raise tariffs on US imports, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that China has repeatedly stated its solemn position on the issue.

"Tariff and trade wars have no winners. China does not want to fight these wars but is not scared of them," Lin said. 

"If the US truly wants to resolve issues through dialogue, it must stop applying extreme pressure and acting recklessly. These tactics do not work on China. Any dialogue must be based on equality, mutual respect, and reciprocity. If the US insists on continuing a tariff and trade war, China's response will continue to the end."

China is a responsible country, Lin added. "Our countermeasures against US bullying are not only about safeguarding China's legitimate rights and interests, but also about defending international rules and order, safeguarding the common interests of all countries as well as global fairness and justice," Lin said. 

Global Times