In a defiant tone, the spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, warned that any conflict with the United States, whether commercial, tariff-related, or military, not only must be avoided, but it has no chance of victory for either side.
"Whatever it is, it must not be fought and it can't be won", declared Lin, raising tensions between the two powers after stating that China is "ready to fight to the end" if necessary.
The message, disseminated on the Ministry's official account on X (Twitter), urged Washington to abandon the "outdated Cold War mentality", asserting that China is not a reflection of the American hegemonic model and will not accept attempts at containment under the guise of "strategic competition."
China strengthens its defense budget amid the dispute
The statements come in a context of increasing militarization by China. In the recent session of the National People's Congress, Beijing approved a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, reaching USD 245 billion.
While the increase is moderate compared to previous years, experts believe that Xi Jinping seeks to modernize his armed forces and maintain an increasingly defiant stance in the geopolitical arena.
Among the most notable investments in its military are:
- New generations of stealth fighters.
- More aircraft carriers to expand its maritime influence.
- Advanced missile systems.
This military reinforcement coincides with rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a territory that China claims as its own, but which maintains an independent government with the support of the United States.
Beijing has intensified its military exercises in the region, sending a clear message against any attempt to declare formal independence for Taiwan.
The trade war and the cyber battle
Another point of friction has been the cyberspace, where Lin Jian rejected the accusations of Chinese cyberattacks against the US.
