China shot back against comments made by 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump that China is angling to steal American jobs.
The real estate mogul launched his bid Tuesday in hopes of capturing the Republican presidential nomination. During his launch speech, he jabbed at China for "ripping us" by stealing jobs through currency manipulation and crafty business practices.
When asked Wednesday about Trump's comments, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang disagreed.
"Economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States has grown to such an extent today that it has become like 'You are among us and we are among you,' " Lu said. "It's a two-way win-win situation. Such trade has actually given the two sides great benefits."
Lu chose not to mention Trump by name.
"I believe that despite the frictions that still exist, both sides are able to handle it through existing channels. I believe that without a good foundation, this kind of trade relationship cannot be sustained," he added of the troubled China-U.S. relationship.
