China , Mar 06 (V7N) –After retaliating against President Donald Trump's rising trade tariffs, China has sent a harsh warning to the United States, stating that it is prepared to fight "any type" of war.

 

With Washington enacting fresh taxes on all Chinese exports, tensions between the two biggest economies in the world have increased.

Beijing quickly imposed counter-tariffs of 10–15% on US agricultural goods in retaliation, reports UNB citing BBC.

"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," the Chinese embassy in Washington said firmly on the social media site X.

This speech, which coincides with the annual National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, is one of the most forceful from China since Trump took office.

Increase in military spending

On Wednesday, Premier Li Qiang of China declared that the nation would raise its defense expenditure by 7.2% this year, the same amount as the year before. He warned that "changes unseen in a century were unfolding across the world at a faster pace."

The action is a symptom of Beijing's attempts to reassure its citizens that the Chinese economy is resilient to the effects of a trade war.

In contrast to the US, which Beijing claims is involved in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, officials are eager to portray a picture of stability and peace.

Strategic aspects

China seems to be walking carefully, despite the strong language. Trump's trade policies, which have also impacted US allies like Canada and Mexico, are something Beijing is aware of.

China may be attempting to improve relations with other international partners by avoiding a significant increase in tensions.

Premier Li emphasized China's resolve to opening up its economy and drawing in international investment in his NPC speech.

A turning point in US-China relations

 A foreign ministry statement refuting US charges of fentanyl trafficking was also cited by the Chinese embassy in Washington. A ministry spokeswoman stated, "The fentanyl issue is a flimsy excuse to raise US tariffs on Chinese imports."

 We are not frightened by intimidation. Bullying is ineffective against us.  "It is not appropriate to deal with China through coercion, threats, or pressure," he continued. One of the most important geopolitical hotspots is still the increasingly tense US-China relationship.

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