Core Viewpoint - The economic and trade relationship between China and the United States is not a zero-sum game, and the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. is detrimental to both parties [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Relationship - Economic globalization is a significant trend, and countries benefit from complementary advantages in production [1]. - In 2022, U.S. companies' sales in China exceeded those of Chinese companies in the U.S. by over $400 billion [1]. - The overall economic cooperation between China and the U.S. is balanced and mutually beneficial [1]. Group 2: China's Economic Performance - China continues to respond to external uncertainties with high-quality development and high-level openness [2]. - China is the second-largest consumer market globally, with the largest middle-income group, and is a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions [2]. - In the first quarter of this year, China's GDP grew by 5.4% year-on-year, and exports increased by 6.9% despite external pressures [2].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that economic and trade relations are not a zero-sum game, and that trade barriers harm both parties involved [1] - The U.S. has significantly benefited from international trade, with U.S. companies in China generating over $400 billion more in sales than Chinese companies in the U.S. in 2022 [1] - The imposition of tariffs is seen as detrimental, disrupting normal business operations and consumer life, leading to volatility in global financial markets [1] Group 2 - China is committed to high-quality development and high-level openness to address external uncertainties, being the second-largest consumer market globally [2] - The country has a substantial middle-income group and has become a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions [2] - In the first quarter of this year, China's GDP grew by 5.4% year-on-year, with exports increasing by 6.9% despite external pressures [2]