Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking in Ljubljana after meeting Slovenia's Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon, reiterated China's position that war cannot resolve disputes and that sanctions only worsen global crises. He stressed Beijing’s commitment to dialogue and political solutions for "hotspot" conflicts rather than confrontation or military involvement.

At the press briefing, Wang Yi emphasised that China does not plan or engage in wars but consistently advocates for peace negotiations and settlement through diplomacy. He called for strengthening multilateral institutions and upholding the UN Charter’s principles as a foundation for stability.

Wang described the current international environment as one marked by “intertwined chaos and continuous conflicts.” Against this backdrop, he urged both China and Europe to avoid rivalry and instead act as partners in cooperation to shoulder their responsibilities toward global peace and future generations.

His comments carried an implicit response to recent developments involving the United States. Former President Donald Trump, speaking on Truth Social, proposed that NATO introduce steep tariffs on Chinese goods—ranging from 50 to 100 percent—as leverage against Beijing. He linked such measures to ending the Russia-Ukraine war, claiming China has an influential “grip” over Moscow.

Trump argued that coordinated tariff pressure through NATO would break China’s support framework for Russia and ultimately contribute to resolving the conflict. He suggested that the tariffs could be withdrawn once the war concludes, portraying them as both an economic and strategic tool.

This escalation in rhetoric followed Trump’s accusations that Chinese President Xi Jinping was “conspiring against” the United States. These remarks came shortly after China staged its largest-ever military parade on September 3, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—an event viewed in the West as a symbolic display of anti-Western solidarity.

Interestingly, within hours of these accusations, Trump softened his tone, noting that his personal relations with the Chinese leadership remained “very good.” The contradictory statements underscored Washington’s fluctuating messaging on China amid heightened global tensions.

Wang Yi’s statements in Ljubljana appeared to counter these U.S. messages by projecting China as a peace-seeking actor intent on dialogue, multilateralism, and global governance reforms. However, his veiled warnings against sanctions and tariffs reveal Beijing’s deep concern over escalating Western economic pressure campaigns.

Based On ANI Report