China warns nations against 'appeasing' US in trade deals

China has issued a stern warning to other nations regarding trade agreements with the United States that could negatively impact its interests. This warning comes amid an escalating trade war between the two largest economies in the world, which threatens to involve additional countries. Reports have surfaced indicating that the US is planning to exert pressure on various governments to limit their trade with China in exchange for exemptions from US tariffs. The Trump administration has initiated discussions with its trading partners concerning these tariffs, with a Japanese delegation having visited Washington last week, and South Korea preparing to commence negotiations shortly. Since President Trump resumed his position in the White House in January, he has implemented significant tariffs on Chinese imports, while other nations have also faced levies on their products. China has firmly stated its opposition to any country reaching agreements that compromise its interests. The Chinese government believes that 'appeasement cannot bring peace, and compromise cannot earn one respect. ' If any nation proceeds with such a deal, China has vowed to respond decisively. These remarks resonate with previous warnings directed at the European Union, cautioning against attempts to 'appease' the US. The US is reportedly using tariff negotiations as a means to pressure numerous countries into imposing new trade barriers against China. The BBC has sought responses from the US Treasury Department and the US Trade Representative regarding these reports. President Trump has claimed that more than 70 countries have reached out to initiate negotiations since the announcement of the tariffs. In a factory located in Jiangsu Province, China, workers are engaged in the production of smart automotive central control navigation products. A recent photograph captured a child dressed in traditional Chinese attire, known as Hanfu, observing a smartphone during a Hanfu parade in Shenyang, a city in northeastern China. Additionally, a man was seen surrounded by what appeared to be the soles of white shoes, highlighting the diverse range of products being manufactured in China. Jesper Koll, from the Japanese online trading platform Monex Group, noted that approximately 20% of Japan's profitability is derived from the United States, while around 15% comes from the People's Republic of China. He emphasized that Japan does not wish to be forced to choose between America and China. Japan commenced its negotiations with the US last week when its chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, met with President Trump in Washington, D. C. Meanwhile, South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, has announced that his country will begin trade discussions with the US later this week. In another development, US Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the same week. India faces a potential tariff rate of 26% if it fails to reach a trade agreement with the Trump administration. Last week, Vance expressed that they are working diligently with the government of Keir Starmer in the UK. Since Trump's inauguration, there has been a flurry of announcements regarding tariffs. The US president has stated that these import taxes will increase revenue and lead to significant investments within the country. However, critics argue that bringing manufacturing back to the US is a complex process that could take decades, and the economy may struggle in the interim. Trump has also reversed many of his previous announcements. Just hours after imposing steep tariffs on numerous trading partners earlier this month, he announced a delay on those tariffs for all countries except China, in response to growing opposition from politicians and the markets. Trump has implemented tariffs as high as 145% on imports from China, while other countries are currently facing a blanket US tariff of 10% until July. Last week, the administration indicated that when the new tariffs are combined with existing ones, the levies on certain Chinese goods could reach as high as 245%. In retaliation, China has imposed a 125% tax on US products. The ongoing trade war between these two major economies has created significant uncertainty in the market.