““As for specifics, I don’t have any information to share at this time.””, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
“Regarding your question about the diplomacy of the heads of state, let me emphasize that the diplomacy of the heads of state plays an indispensable role in providing strategic guidance on the relationship between China and the United States. The presidents of China and the United States maintain close communication and exchange of information. Regarding the specific details you asked about, I have no information to share at this time,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in response to a question, “What is the Foreign Ministry’s response to Trump’s comments? And can you confirm that he was invited to China?”
Beijing also reacted to the statement of Trump, who the day before expressed doubts about the invasion of China.
Guo Jiakun said that China’s position on the Taiwan issue remains consistent and clear – Taiwan is an integral part of China’s territory, and this issue is “exclusively China’s internal matter to be decided by the Chinese themselves.”
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On October 10, Trump said that he was supposed to meet with President Xi at the APEC summit (October 31-November 1) in South Korea, but now it seems that “there is no reason to do so.” He also threatened to raise tariffs on goods from China again. This comes after Beijing tightened controls on exports of rare earth metals.
On October 9, the Chinese government announced the strengthening of export controls on rare earth metals. Now even small amounts of these metals require an export license – if they account for at least 0.1% of the value of the goods. It is also about the export of technologies related to the extraction, smelting and separation of rare earth metals.
In the spring, Trump repeatedly raised tariffs on Chinese goods, reaching a peak of 145%. Beijing responded by raising its own tariffs on American exports to 125%. However, talks between officials of the two countries have led to lower tariffs and improved relations between Washington and Beijing.