中美经贸高层会谈，商务部：中方不会牺牲原则立场

Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the upcoming high-level economic and trade talks between China and the U.S. are being held at the request of the U.S. side, indicating China's attempt to set the tone for these crucial negotiations [1][2] - The talks may help resolve the tariff war initiated by the Trump administration, with the U.S. maintaining that it holds the upper hand in the trade conflict due to China's reliance on the U.S. market [1][2] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra and U.S. Trade Representative Greer announced that they will meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland, with negotiations set to begin on Saturday [1][2] Group 2 - The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. emphasized that the U.S. has been actively seeking dialogue regarding tariffs and that China agreed to engage after careful evaluation of U.S. communications [2] - President Trump expressed reluctance to lower tariffs on Chinese imports, stating he would not reduce the 145% tariffs to facilitate more substantive trade negotiations [2] - The upcoming talks are the first confirmed trade negotiations since Trump announced his tariff measures, with Becerra acknowledging that Trump's strategy may unsettle markets but could be advantageous for U.S. negotiations [2] Group 3 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated that for the U.S. to resolve issues through negotiations, it must recognize the severe negative impacts of unilateral tariff measures and be prepared to correct its mistakes, including canceling additional tariffs [3] - He emphasized that if the U.S. attempts to use negotiations as a facade for coercion, China will not agree and will not sacrifice its principles or international fairness for any agreement [3]