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CHINA COMMERCE MINISTRY: CHINA RESPECTS ALL PARTIES TO RESOLVE THEIR ECONOMIC AND TRADE DIFFERENCES WITH THE UNITED STATES THROUGH CONSULTATIONS ON AN EQUAL FOOTING.

FIRMLY OPPOSED TO ANY PARTY STRIKING A DEAL AT THE EXPENSE OF CHINA.

IF SUCH A SITUATION ARISES, CHINA WILL NEVER ACCEPT IT AND WILL TAKE COUNTERMEASURES IN A RESOLUTE AND RECIPROCAL MANNER.