China asserts it's on the "right side of history" amidst escalating trade tensions with the US, marked by hefty tariffs. A top Chinese official, Zhao Chenxin, warned that the US's trade war would backfire, criticising its unilateral actions. Beijing pledged to protect its economy, acknowledging pressures on exports and job impacts due to US tariffs.
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