Beijing dismisses Donald Trump’s comments on China 'stealing US jobs'
Foreign Ministry spokesman in Beijing says two countries' trade relations create huge benefits for both sides
China on Wednesday rebuffed comments by US real estate mogul and presidential contender Donald Trump that China is stealing American jobs through crafty business practices, saying trade between the two countries was win-win.
Trump wallowed in political incorrectness on Tuesday as he insulted everyone from Mexican immigrants to Jeb Bush and US ally Saudi Arabia in announcing his bid for the Republican nomination.
He saved his wildest attacks for foreign policy, frequently accusing China of stealing jobs and portraying himself as a tough negotiator who would beat Beijing at its own game.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang disagreed.
“Economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States has grown to such an extent today that it has become like ‘You are among us and we are among you’,” Lu said when asked about Trump’s comments.
“It’s a two-way win-win situation. Such trade has actually given the two sides great benefits,” Lu said, without directly using Trump’s name.