Wed Apr 09 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## China Releases White Paper Accusing US of Trade Bullying, Undermining Global Economy
**Beijing, April 9 (Xinhua)** – The Chinese government today released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Certain Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations,” sharply criticizing the United States for its protectionist trade policies and accusing it of undermining the global economy.
The white paper highlights the significant growth of bilateral trade between China and the US since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1979, rising from under $2.5 billion to nearly $688.3 billion in 2024. However, it argues that the US’s escalating unilateralism and protectionism, particularly since the 2018 trade friction, have severely disrupted this positive trajectory.
The document points to the US imposing tariffs on over $500 billion worth of Chinese goods, along with continuous suppression policies targeting Chinese businesses. While acknowledging China’s implementation of countermeasures to protect its interests, the white paper emphasizes China’s commitment to dialogue and negotiation, citing the signing of the Phase One trade deal in January 2020 as an example.
The white paper strongly condemns recent US actions, including the release of “America First” trade memorandums and reports, which it says have resulted in the imposition of further tariffs on Chinese products. These actions, the paper argues, violate the spirit of the Phase One agreement and represent a resurgence of unilateralism and bullying tactics. Specific criticisms include additional tariffs levied under the pretext of fentanyl concerns and the initiation of Section 301 investigations targeting Chinese maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries.
China asserts these measures artificially disrupt global supply chains, violate free trade principles, and harm the well-being of people globally, including Americans. The white paper emphasizes that mutual benefit underlies a healthy China-US trade relationship and calls for respectful dialogue to resolve disagreements.
The paper concludes with a plea for cooperation, stating that a successful China and a successful US benefit each other. It stresses the need for a fair, open, transparent, and rules-based global market, achievable only through collaboration between the two nations, particularly in regulating emerging technologies like AI and biotechnology. The white paper explicitly rejects protectionism and trade wars, reiterating China’s hope for constructive dialogue with the US to ensure a healthy, stable, and sustainable future for bilateral trade. The paper also highlights a specific US practice, termed “zeroing,” in calculating dumping margins, which China argues artificially inflates anti-dumping duties.
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