The backlash follows Vance's interview wherein he defended tariffs, while China vows to retaliate against additional trade penalties.
**Beijing Slams US Vice President JD Vance over 'Chinese Peasants' Comment**
**Beijing Slams US Vice President JD Vance over 'Chinese Peasants' Comment**
China's foreign ministry labels Vance's remarks as ignorant and impolite, escalating tensions amid trade disputes.
In a recent escalation of diplomatic tensions, Beijing has sharply responded to remarks made by US Vice President JD Vance, characterizing them as "ignorant and impolite." This response follows Vance's comments during a Fox News interview in which he suggested that the United States is borrowing money from "Chinese peasants" to fund its consumption of Chinese-produced goods.
According to foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, Vance's statements, which stirred significant conversation on Chinese social media platforms, elicited feelings of surprise and sadness in China. The comment was delivered while Vance was defending President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs amidst ongoing trade conflicts between the US and China.
"To borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy products that they manufacture," Vance asserted during the interview, a statement meant to underscored the economic interdependence between the two nations. This interaction aligns with Trump's recent ultimatum to China, demanding that the country eliminate its 34% counter-tariff on US goods or face additional tariffs rising to 50%. Should these tariffs be implemented, they would stack on top of the 20% tariffs already enacted in March, creating a cumulative burden of up to 104% on Chinese imports.
In response to the potential for heightened tariffs, China has expressed its unwavering stance, declaring it would "fight to the end" against what it views as American economic "bullying." Lin reiterated China's clear position on its trade relationship with the US, hinting that Vance's comments only exacerbate existing tensions.
The reaction on social media has been swift, with many Chinese netizens expressing outrage and calling for Vance to be banned from entering China. Comments highlighted the irony of Vance's own issues concerning economic struggles in the U.S., referencing his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," which chronicles his upbringing in a struggling rural community in America.
As the trade dispute escalates, economists have raised alarms over the potential repercussions on both US and global economies. Concerns are growing that Trump's tariff policies could severely disrupt international supply chains, lead to rising consumer prices, and increase the likelihood of an economic recession. As the situation continues to unfold, both nations appear entrenched in their respective positions, with no signs of compromise in sight.
According to foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, Vance's statements, which stirred significant conversation on Chinese social media platforms, elicited feelings of surprise and sadness in China. The comment was delivered while Vance was defending President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs amidst ongoing trade conflicts between the US and China.
"To borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy products that they manufacture," Vance asserted during the interview, a statement meant to underscored the economic interdependence between the two nations. This interaction aligns with Trump's recent ultimatum to China, demanding that the country eliminate its 34% counter-tariff on US goods or face additional tariffs rising to 50%. Should these tariffs be implemented, they would stack on top of the 20% tariffs already enacted in March, creating a cumulative burden of up to 104% on Chinese imports.
In response to the potential for heightened tariffs, China has expressed its unwavering stance, declaring it would "fight to the end" against what it views as American economic "bullying." Lin reiterated China's clear position on its trade relationship with the US, hinting that Vance's comments only exacerbate existing tensions.
The reaction on social media has been swift, with many Chinese netizens expressing outrage and calling for Vance to be banned from entering China. Comments highlighted the irony of Vance's own issues concerning economic struggles in the U.S., referencing his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," which chronicles his upbringing in a struggling rural community in America.
As the trade dispute escalates, economists have raised alarms over the potential repercussions on both US and global economies. Concerns are growing that Trump's tariff policies could severely disrupt international supply chains, lead to rising consumer prices, and increase the likelihood of an economic recession. As the situation continues to unfold, both nations appear entrenched in their respective positions, with no signs of compromise in sight.
