Media Wire Express Correspondent
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, saying it cannot expect to impose its will on the rest of the world.
The message, delivered through high-ranking officials and state media, reflects Beijing’s growing frustration with Washington’s recent trade moves, defense policies, and attempts to secure critical resources.
The rhetoric comes amid a tense international backdrop, with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently touring Southeast Asia to reinforce diplomatic and economic ties with neighboring countries. His itinerary includes Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia — key players in China’s efforts to strengthen regional alliances and counterbalance U.S. influence.
While in Vietnam, Xi delivered a pointed message: trade wars have no winners. His remarks were widely seen as a response to ongoing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Many regional leaders share similar concerns, especially as some Southeast Asian economies have been caught in the crossfire of the China-U.S. economic dispute.
“We must work together, not against each other,” Xi said during a speech in Hanoi. “Unilateralism and protectionism only hurt global growth.”
Meanwhile, tensions are also flaring in other areas. Reports surfaced this week that the U.S. is developing plans to stockpile metals harvested from the deep sea — a strategic move to reduce dependence on Chinese supplies for critical components like electric batteries and military technology. In response, China’s Foreign Ministry reminded the U.S. that deep-sea resources are not the property of any one country.
“These resources are the common heritage of mankind,” said a ministry spokesperson, calling on Washington to follow international law and act responsibly on the global stage.
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China has also taken aim at recent U.S. defense legislation. A new military spending bill passed in Washington includes increased support for Taiwan and language framing China as a significant threat. Beijing sees such provisions as both provocative and damaging to bilateral ties.
“We urge the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice,” said a Chinese government statement. “If the U.S. continues down this path, it will only damage trust and cooperation between our two countries.”
Foreign Minister Wang Yi echoed those concerns, stating that Beijing will respond firmly if the U.S. continues applying pressure through tariffs or military posturing. “Suppressing China will not make America great again,” Wang said bluntly during a recent press conference. “Only through equal dialogue can we find peaceful solutions.”
Despite the tough talk, China’s leaders say they are not seeking confrontation — but rather mutual respect. Officials in Beijing continue to call for dialogue and cooperation over conflict and coercion, hoping to avoid escalation in what is already a strained relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
