Chinas premier li keqiang warns donald trump against trade war

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On April 6, 2017, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang warned US President Donald Trump against starting a trade war during a meeting at the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan, China. Li Keqiang emphasized that a trade war would harm both countries and the global economy.

Li Keqiang's comments came at a time when tensions were rising between the two nations over trade issues, including Trump's plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods and China's alleged intellectual property theft. The Chinese Premier urged the US to adopt a more balanced and cooperative approach to trade, rather than resorting to protectionism.

In his speech, Li Keqiang said:

"A trade war is not a solution to any problem. It will only lead to a vicious cycle of retaliation and harm to both sides. We hope that the US will adopt a more balanced and cooperative approach to trade, and work with us to promote the development of global trade."

Li Keqiang's warning was seen as a significant statement, as China is the world's second-largest economy and the US is its largest trading partner. The Chinese Premier's comments were also seen as a response to Trump's "America First" trade policy, which has been criticized by many countries, including China.

The meeting between Li Keqiang and Trump was seen as an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss trade issues and find common ground. However, the trade tensions between the two nations have continued to escalate, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.

Despite the ongoing trade tensions, Li Keqiang has continued to emphasize the importance of cooperation between China and the US, and has called for a more balanced and cooperative approach to trade.