Trump’s policies may lead to revival of "law of the jungle" in international relations - Chinese Foreign Ministry
In China's opinion, the policy of US President Donald Trump is returning the world to the "law of the jungle."
This was stated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Censor.NET reports with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
Wang Yi emphasized that the return to the principle of "America First" could lead to the revival of the "law of the jungle" in international relations.
The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that if each country puts its interests above all else, this will undermine international norms and cause chaos on the world stage.
"There are more than 190 countries in the world," the Chinese diplomat noted, adding that if all states rely only on force and selfishness, the weaker countries will be the first to suffer. This, in his opinion, will jeopardize the international order.
The statement was made against the backdrop of a political situation when the United States, under the leadership of Trump, is actively changing its foreign policy. Beijing, on the contrary, seeks to present itself as a stable partner and defender of international norms.
Wang Yi also sharply criticized Trump's actions to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, stressing that no country can simultaneously suppress China and maintain good relations with it. According to him, such an approach is not conducive to strengthening trust between countries and only worsens bilateral relations.
"A major country must abide by international obligations and not put selfish interests above principles," Wang Yi said, adding that China firmly opposes the politics of force and hegemony.
