According to him, threats and intimidation do not apply to Beijing.
“If the United States actually takes this step, then China will continue to take the necessary measures to ensure its legitimate rights and interests,” RIA Novosti quoted the diplomat as saying.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the upcoming increase went to goods from China, which will be imported from September and October 2019. China protested.
The US leader later said that Washington and Beijing are returning to trade dialogue.