BEIJING: China is assessing the trade between the United States and Vietnam, and will safeguard its own rights and interests if needed, a spokesperson for China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday, according to Reuters.
At the same time, the ministry spokesperson, He Yongqian, said at a regular press briefing that China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of Chinese interests.
On the other hand, Mao Ning, who is the foreign minister spokesperson, also talked about China’s interests.
“China believes in equal-footed dialogue and consultation as the way to address economic and trade disputes,” she noted.
However, she also made it clear that how any two countries should reach to an arrangement. “That said, relevant negotiations and agreements should not target or harm the interests of any third party.”