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China rejects trade criticism amid global concerns over imbalances

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China has rejected international criticism regarding its trade practices, with Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang stating that the country does not actively pursue trade surpluses. He attributed import limitations to other countries' misuse of export controls. This response comes as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined other global leaders in expressing concerns over significant trade imbalances with China. AI

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China rejects trade criticism amid global concerns over imbalances

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma ·

    China rejects trade criticism after Merz backs global yuan action

    China pushed back against criticisms of its trade practices after the German chancellor became the latest world leader to voice complaints amid surging trade imbalances. “China never actively pursues a trade surplus,” Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday at the opening of a …

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