translated from Spanish: China says it will “adopt the necessary answers” if U.S. “acts in bad faith” in trade war

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday expressed Beijing’s readiness to resolve its trade dispute with Washington, but warned that “if the other side acts in bad faith,” the Asian giant “will adopt the answers necessary.”” China is committed to resolving (trade frictions) in a calm, rational and cooperative manner and wishes to show maximum patience and goodwill,” said Wang, during his address to the 74th United Nations General Assembly.However, he has stressed that “if the other party acts in bad faith or does not show respect for equal status or negotiating rules, China will take the necessary answers to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.” Lifting walls won’t solve global challenges and blaming others for your own problems doesn’t work,” he said, before adding that “tariffs and provocations in trade disputes (…) undermine the multilateral trade regime and the international trade and economic order.” Thus, Wang has stressed that “over the past seven decades, China has gone from being a closed, backward and poor country with weak pillars to one open and in progress.” For the past 70 years, China has integrated into the international community and made contributions to the world. China has enhanced global peace and prosperity through its development,” he said. The Chinese foreign minister has further stressed that the country “is guided by the principle of independence” and “will not subordinate others or be coerced into submission.” China will never seek hegemony or expansion,” he said. “We do not seek unilateral security or put our interests above those of others,” he stressed, before speaking out against unilateralism. On the other hand, he stressed that “the opportunity for a peace agreement in North Korea should not be lost again” and stressed that Pyongyang “has shown willingness to promote dialogue.” It is desirable that the United States can meet North Korea,” said Wang, who has argued that “it is necessary” for the UN Security Council to consider withdrawing punitive measures against Pyongyang “to foster political agreement the problem on the peninsula.”

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