China’s Silence at G-20 Underscores Communication Challenges
- Chinese delegates shy from press, speeches during meeting
- U.S. plans to impose $60bn in tariffs on Chinese products
Rhodium's Consonery Says China Wants to Avoid Trade War With U.S.
At the Group of 20 meeting in Buenos Aires, a top U.S. Treasury official lambasted China’s trade practices. The chief American trade representative has pressed countries to ally with the U.S. in pushing back against the Chinese in exchange for relief from American tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Chinese delegates in response, including Zhou Xiaochuan -- who stepped down as the central bank chief this week -- and Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao, have gone radio silent. There’s no war, at least, not one of words. There’re no press briefings or media interviews scheduled either in Buenos Aires. That is a contrast to Germany, Brazil, France and the U.S., whose officials actively sought press coverage to make their voice heard during the two-day meetings.