China’s foreign minister condemns US imposition of tariffs as ‘two-faced’

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China’s foreign minister has accused the US of “two-faced” behaviour, condemning the imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods and warning against the “law of the jungle” that could emerge from Donald Trump’s “America First” policy. Speaking at the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary gathering, Wang Yi said China would “firmly counter” US pressure. “No country should think that it can suppress China and maintain good relations,” he added. Wang’s comments came days after the US president announced an increase on tariffs on Chinese imports. This week, Washington increased tariffs on a range of Chinese goods to 20%. Wang condemned the...