Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian photo: VCG

In response to a media inquiry on the US' 104 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that "We will not let anyone take away the Chinese people's legitimate right to development. We will not tolerate any attempt to harm China's sovereignty, security and development interests."

Lin emphasized that "we will continue to take resolute and strong measures to safeguard our legitimate rights and interests."

Regarding what countermeasures China will take in response to the tariffs imposed by the US, whether it is true that China wants to make a deal as claimed by US president Donald Trump, and under what circumstances China will not impose countermeasures against the US, Lin said that the US side is still wantonly imposing tariffs on China and relentlessly exerting maximum pressure. China firmly opposes and will never accept such overbearing and bullying practices.

If the US side truly wants to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, it should show an attitude of equality, respect, and mutual benefit. If the US side disregards the interests of the two countries and the international community and insists on waging a tariff war and a trade war, China's response will continue to the end, Lin said.