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China’s Foreign Minister Lambasts Trump for ‘Two-Faced’ Approach

Published: Mar. 7, 2025 8:46 p.m. GMT+8

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China's diplomacy brought much-needed stability to a changing and turbulent world in 2024, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s “two-faced” approach toward China — seeking to build a positive relationship while simultaneously imposing tariffs on Chinese imports.

“One should not fantasize that it can suppress China and maintain good relations with China at the same time,” Wang said during a wide-ranging press conference held on the sidelines of the Two Sessions, China’s annual political gatherings of its top legislature and political advisory body.

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What Happened When

January 2025：: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he looks forward to "getting along with China" in a virtual interview at the World Economic Forum.

Late February 2025：: Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting March 4, 2025.

March 4, 2025：: The U.S. 10% tariff on Chinese imports came into effect, following a previous 10% tariff a month earlier.

March 7, 2025：: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's approach during a press conference held on the sidelines of China's Two Sessions in Beijing.

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