Donald Trump & Mao Ning

Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the President of the United States, announced the imposition of 25% customs tariffs on any country that trades with Iran, directly initiating this trade measure.

Mao Ning: Mao Ning, as the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, reiterated China's opposition to the United States' tariffs and potential military operations in Iran, stating China will protect its interests.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump publicly credited China for its role in the ceasefire, which could put him in debt to his Chinese counterpart ahead of a rescheduled summit. His administration had set a deadline for action against Iran.

Mao Ning: Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, sidestepped questions about China's guarantor role but affirmed China's advocacy for an early end to hostilities.

Mao Ning: Mao Ning, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, articulated China's official stance, stating that the United States should not use other countries as a 'pretext' for its interests in Denmark — Greenland and that China's Arctic activities comply with international law.

Mao Ning: Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, denounced the United States' actions against Venezuela as bullying.

Mao Ning: Mao Ning, as China's foreign ministry spokeswoman, has publicly blamed the United States and Israel for the Strait of Hormuz blockage and advocated for a non-military solution.