Remarks from the China’s  ambassador to Australia are more reminiscent of what we are accustomed to rather then the current feel goods

China’s ambassador to Australia

• says his country does not want a trade war with the United States
• but Beijing is not scared of retaliating
• US tariffs on Chinese goods “bullying”
• “In the face of US trade bullying and extreme pressure, China’s position has always been rational and clear-cut” 
• “We do not want a trade war, but are not afraid of fighting one.”