Sat Feb 15 17:25:25 UTC 2025: ## China Vows to Resist US Suppression Despite Desire for Cooperation
**Munich, Germany –** Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared on Friday that China will continue to withstand U.S. suppression efforts, despite its wish to avoid conflict with Washington. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Mr. Wang asserted that China will resolutely counter unilateral “bullying” tactics while simultaneously expressing hope for U.S. cooperation.
His statement follows recent escalations in US-China trade tensions. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory tariffs from China. These actions have reignited fears of a full-scale trade war. Further fueling the conflict, the Biden administration recently announced additional restrictions on advanced technology sales to China, aiming to hinder the development of Chinese high-tech chips for military applications.
Mr. Wang, addressing the conference which included U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, characterized these actions as part of a long-term strategy to contain China’s technological advancement. He emphasized China’s resilience, citing its history of overcoming challenges and its unwavering determination to continue its progress. He even referenced a proverb from the I Ching to illustrate China’s resolve.
Ironically, Mr. Wang highlighted the recent development of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app that poses a challenge to U.S. AI dominance, despite the ongoing technological restrictions imposed by the U.S. This serves as a potent symbol of China’s determination to overcome obstacles and compete on the global stage.
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