China has cautioned Kenya and other countries against taking sides in the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, stating that doing so could have serious diplomatic and economic implications.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Monday issued a statement after it emerged that Donald Trump's administration plans to pressure countries into restricting trade with China.
In their statement, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said, "Seeking temporary self-interest at the expense of others - in exchange for so-called exemptions - is like asking a tiger for its skin.
In the end, it will achieve nothing and harm both others and oneself." The strongly worded statement ended with a warning, stating, "China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests.
