6 minutes agoTrade wars begin between China and the United States, due to Taiwan
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)China expressed outrage Thursday after the US Senate adopted a bill that further promoted US ties with Taiwan, but this step drew praise from the self-government island, which promised to deepen co-operation. The move adds to tensions between China and the United States, now in trade talks with [the] adviser.
The move adds tensions between China and the United States, already in trade talks with President Xi Jinping's close economic adviser, Liu He, in Washington this week, to try a trade fight.
Some senior American steel and aluminum leaders have been invited to the White House later Thursday for what may be a major commercial announcement, reports “Reuters”, Periscopi broadcast.
US President Donald Trump has pledged to take steps to crack down on steel and aluminum imports and is considering imposing high tariffs for metal imports from China and other countries.
Beijing views Taiwan as a democratic province and integral part of the “China”, inadequate for state ties, and has never ruled out the possibility of bringing the army under control.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Cunnying said the bill was not legally binding and seriously violates the “principle a China”./Periscopi/
