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The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not directly respond to the issue of agricultural product purchases and tariff terms. It simply emphasized that China and the United States should get along with each other and maintain economic and trade stability. It also criticized the United States for imposing restrictions on China-Cuba cooperation and noted that the giant panda traveling to the United States would make its official debut in Atlanta.
Regarding China’s purchases of agricultural products from the United States, do both sides need to first implement reciprocal reductionsTariff The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not respond directly on the 6th, but only said that the two sides should meet each other, adhere to a mutually beneficial and win-win orientation, and promote the continuous, stable and positive development of China-US economic and trade relations.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a press conference on the afternoon of the 6th. A Reuters reporter asked, ChinaMinistry of Commerce A spokesman said yesterday that China has always been open to expanding purchases of agricultural products from the United States, but only if the two sides implement a previously agreed $30 billion reciprocal tax cut agreement. Does this mean that unless tariffs are reduced, China will not start meeting its $17 billion agriculture purchase commitment?
In response, Guo Jiakun said, “It is recommended that Chinese competent authorities conduct further inquiries regarding this issue.” He then said, “Maintaining the stable development of China-US economic and trade relations is in the interests of the two countries and their peoples, and is also conducive to global economic development. The two sides should meet each other, adhere to a mutually beneficial and win-win orientation, and promote the sustained, stable and positive development of China-US economic and trade relations.”
Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Huang Ling pointed out on the 5th that China-US agricultural trade is an important part of bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of agricultural trade can not only enrich the dining tables of the people of both countries, but also provide stable economic income for enterprises and farmers of the two countries, bringing tangible benefits to both sides.
He said, “China has always been open to expanding purchases of agricultural products from the United States, but only if the “30 billion versus 30 billion” reciprocal tax reduction arrangement made by both sides is implemented. We hope the United States and China will work together to create more favorable conditions for the two countries’ agricultural trade by jointly reducing tariffs, reducing non-tariff barriers, and expanding market access.”
The US State Department has imposed a new round of sanctions against Cuba, including two Chinese companies accused of supplying electronic equipment and security equipment to the Cuban military, an AFP reporter asked. In this regard, Guo Jiaqun said, “Cooperation between China and Cuba is of paramount importance.”
He stressed, “China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and so-called ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, which have no basis in international law and are without authorization from the UN Security Council. We firmly oppose US interference in undermining China-Cuba cooperation. We firmly support Cuba in defending national sovereignty and oppose external interference. We will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of our companies.”
In addition, on November 6, local time, the American big cats “Ping Ping” and “Fu Shuang” will officially meet the American public. Earlier, “Ping Ping” and “Fu Shuang” arrived at Atlanta International Airport in the United States by a chartered flight on September 27, Eastern time. According to the arrangement between China and the United States, the pair of giant pandas will begin a 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta.
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The Foreign Ministry did not directly answer whether tariffs should be reduced before purchasing agricultural products. It only said that relevant questions could be asked to the competent authorities, and stressed that China and the United States should work with each other to promote the stable development of economic and trade relations.
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The Commerce Ministry said China is open to expanding purchases of agricultural products from the United States, but only if the two sides implement the previously agreed “30 billion to 30 billion” reciprocal tax reduction arrangement and create conditions by reducing tariffs and reducing non-tariff barriers.
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The report also mentioned that two Chinese companies are involved in the new round of US sanctions against Cuba. China criticized the US for unilateral sanctions and abuse of jurisdiction for a long time and said it would protect the rights and interests of companies. It also mentioned that two giant pandas would be unveiled at the Atlanta Zoo.
