China will keep calm in face of trade talk challenges - People's Daily

The Chinese Communist Party paper, People’s Daily, posted a commentary on Wednesday, citing that China will keep calm against threats of higher tariffs from the US and has “complete confidence” in its ability to face challenges in trade talks, Reuters reports.

Key Quotes:

“China has complete confidence to face all possible difficulties and challenges in the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation process, which is why China has always been able to maintain its composure.” 

On Tuesday, The Chinese daily carried a strongly-worded editorial, warning the US not to expect any concessions at the trade talks in DC, CNBC reported. The editorial read: “When things are unfavorable to us, no matter how you ask, we will not take any step back. Do not even think about it.”