On Monday, January 19, 2026, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun fired off a statement urging the United States to drop the so-called “China threat” pretext in the Greenland dispute. 🔥
Here’s the scoop: President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that starting February 1, the US will slap a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland over talks for the US to purchase Greenland. If no deal comes by June, that rate jumps to 25%. 🏔️💼
China’s take? International law—grounded in the UN Charter—forms the bedrock of our global order, says Guo. He argues using a “China threat” label for selfish gains just isn’t cool. Essentially, Beijing wants respect for the rules, not political games.
Why it matters: For young pros across South and Southeast Asia, this highlights how major powers play by—or bend—the rules in global trade. It’s a reminder that keeping the rulebook alive matters for fairness, innovation, and open markets. ✊🌐
Keep an eye on this one—Greenland’s frozen frontier is heating up fast! 🔥🧊
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China urges U.S. to stop 'China threat' pretext for selfish gains
cgtn.com
