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China Urges Peace Amid Rising U.S. Trade Tensions

4/21/2025

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China's ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, called for peaceful coexistence as trade tensions rise, cautioning against retaliation to U.S. tariffs. He likened the current climate to the Great Depression, stressing the importance of collaboration. The Atlantic Council warns that the U.S. may lag in global tech competition if it overlooks developing countries' contributions.

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China's ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, called for peaceful coexistence as trade tensions rise, cautioning against retaliation to U.S. tariffs. He likened the current climate to the Great Depression, stressing the importance of collaboration. The Atlantic Council warns that the U.S. may lag in global tech competition if it overlooks developing countries' contributions.