Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

At a regular press conference of China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday, a reporter noted that the US has recently sent messages claiming that China and the US are negotiating and will even reach a deal. The reporter asked if China can confirm this and whether the two sides have started negotiation. In response, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that these are false information. "As far as I know, China and the US have not consulted or negotiated on the issue of tariffs, let alone reached an agreement," Guo said.

Guo further said that this tariff war was initiated by the US, and China's stance is consistent and clear: We will fight, if fight we must; Our doors are open, if the US wants to talk. Dialogue and negotiation must be equal, respectful and reciprocal, he said.

Global Times