PANews reported on October 14th that, according to Jinshi, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions regarding the recent US announcement of additional tariffs and other restrictive measures against China. The spokesperson stated: "China's position on tariff and trade wars is consistent. If we fight, we will fight to the end; if we negotiate, the door is open." China urges the US to correct its erroneous practices as soon as possible, show sincerity in talks, and work with China halfway. Guided by the important consensus reached during the call between the two heads of state, China should safeguard the hard-earned outcomes of the consultations, continue to leverage the role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, resolve mutual concerns through dialogue and consultation, properly manage differences, and promote the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations. Furthermore, Jinshi reported that the Ministry of Commerce stated that China and the US have maintained communication within the framework of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, and held working-level talks yesterday.