Chinese officials on Friday criticized U.S. tariffs as “bullying” behavior.

“China has always been the most reliable stabilizing force in a turbulent world and the most reliable partner for ASEAN countries in addressing challenges,” Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Southeast Asian foreign ministers, according to media.

In addition, a foreign ministry spokesperson in Beijing said China would not give in to the U.S. “bullying,” according to Newsweek.

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