China has accused the United States of engaging in “double standards” after the U.S. threatened to impose tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports. The U.S. made the threat as a response to alleged Chinese intellectual property theft and technology transfer practices.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office stated that the proposed tariffs were a result of an investigation launched last year under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation allegedly found that China’s practices were harming American companies and workers.
In response, China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized the U.S., accusing it of disregarding the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and resorting to protectionist measures. The Ministry warned that China would take countermeasures to protect its interests if the U.S. goes ahead with the tariffs.
The Chinese government stated that it is willing to negotiate with the U.S. to resolve the trade disputes through dialogue and cooperation. However, it emphasized that any negotiations must be based on equality and respect.
The U.S. and China have been engaged in a trade dispute for months, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other’s goods. The situation has raised concerns globally about a potential trade war that could have significant economic repercussions.
Both countries have expressed a desire to find a resolution to the escalating trade tensions, but the path to a mutually agreeable solution remains unclear.
Sources Analysis:
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office is directly involved in the issue at hand and may have an interest in presenting the U.S. perspective favorably.
China’s Ministry of Commerce is a directly involved party and is likely to present China’s position in a favorable light.
Fact Check:
The fact that the U.S. threatened to impose tariffs on Chinese imports is a verified fact, based on statements from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office.
The accusation by China’s Ministry of Commerce that the U.S. is engaging in “double standards” is a statement that cannot be independently verified as it is a subjective interpretation of the situation.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “China accuses US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.