In a lively news briefing on Monday, spokesperson Guo Jiakun of the Chinese mainland's Foreign Ministry fired back at the U.S. for using the so-called "China threat" as an excuse to push its own interests. 🌍
Guo emphasized that the international order rests on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "International law is the bedrock of our global system," he said. 🤝
The backdrop? U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs: a 10% levy on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, starting February 1. If no deal on Greenland emerges by June 1, those duties jump to 25%. This move aims to pressure Copenhagen into selling Greenland to the U.S.
Here's the quick rundown:
- What's at stake: Greenland's strategic location and resources.
- U.S. action: Tariffs on European goods from Feb 1, higher from June 1.
- China's stance: Stop using the "China threat" narrative to serve narrow goals.
For young news fans and future business leaders, this clash shows how big powers use economics and rhetoric in global chess games. ♟️ As Guo reminds us, sticking to international law and dialogue is key to fair play.
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China urges U.S. to stop 'China threat' pretext for selfish gains
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