Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Saturday said China firmly opposes tariff war or trade war of any form, and will take resolute countermeasures against any imposed on the country.

Speaking at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Open Day, Xie called for drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address the challenges of the time.

Citing an ancient Chinese saying that “the greatest physicians save a country and the second greatest save individuals,” Xie said the Chinese civilization advocates promoting the common good of the entire world and benefiting each human being.

“China firmly opposes tariff war or trade war of any form. This is not only to safeguard our own national interests and dignity, but also to champion the international economic and trade order, fairness and justice,” he said.

“If any country insists on imposing tariff war or trade war on us, we will definitely face it fearlessly and take resolute countermeasures,” he added.