Spokesperson's Remarks｜China reiterates trade barriers including tariffs serve nobody's interests

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday trade barriers including tariffs serve nobody's interests and are not conducive to the prosperity and stability of world economy at a regular press conference when responding to a question about the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s lowering its global growth forecast in its latest Interim Economic Outlook due to the trade barriers set by some countries.

Mao said she noted the reports. She further added that disagreements on trade and business should be resolved through dialogue and consultation, and the world economy should not pay the price.

Mao pointed out that no matter how the external environment may evolve, China will adhere to opening up, and firmly support the principle of free trade and the multilateral trading system. China is committed to supporting the universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and pursuing common development and win-win with all countries. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)