The comments of the Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce were as follows:
- The world needs to defend the World Trade Organization as it gets weak.
- The WTO has problems that must be resolved via dialogue.
- China is not ready for a trade war, but it is not afraid of one.
On the other hand, the Chinese Foreign Minister's remarks were as follows:
- No negotiations were held with the United States.
- The United States is responsible for trade friction between the two countries.
- It is impossible to negotiate with the United States under the current circumstances.
