Beijing: China has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating that if Washington continues its trade war policies, Beijing will fight until a "bitter end."
The warning comes after the U.S. imposed a 20% tariff on Chinese goods, escalating tensions between the two economic giants.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, "If the United States continues to engage in a tariff war, a trade war, or any other form of economic warfare, China will fight to the bitter end."
In response to U.S. tariffs, Beijing has imposed a 15% tax on American agricultural and food products. Lin Jian emphasized that these measures were necessary to protect China's economic interests. However, he urged Washington to return to negotiations as soon as possible.
In a retaliatory move, China has also imposed restrictions on multiple U.S. technology, aerospace, and defense companies.
One major action includes barring 15 American companies from purchasing dual-use goods—products that can be used for both civilian and military applications. Among the affected firms is General Dynamics Land Systems, a company that designs and manufactures military vehicles, including battle tanks used by the U.S. and South Korea.
Another company facing restrictions is Shield AI, a Silicon Valley-based defense firm specializing in artificial intelligence software for unmanned aircraft and drones.
Additionally, China has placed 10 U.S. firms on its "Unreliable Entities List," effectively banning them from further trade and investment in China. Notable names on the list include Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest shipbuilding company in the U.S., and Tex Oray, a firm specializing in intelligence analysis for defense and covert operations.
While China's countermeasures appear significant, experts suggest that their real impact remains uncertain. Some of the targeted firms may not have extensive business dealings with China, making the economic consequences difficult to quantify.
