This is stated in a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry at the end of two days of trade talks in Stockholm, which took place against the backdrop of the US threat to impose 100% duties on Chinese goods, AP News reports.

Beijing warned: "Coercion and pressure will not achieve anything. China will resolutely defend its sovereignty, security, and development interests."

The main stumbling block was the demand of the United States to stop purchasing energy resources from countries subject to Western sanctions, in particular, Iran and Russia. This point remains a key one in the negotiations, despite the fact that the parties demonstrate their intentions to conclude a new trade agreement. tsn.ua.