In response to the latest U.S. tariff escalation, China has swiftly deployed firm countermeasures, combining targeted policies to safeguard its interests and the multilateral trading system. Despite U.S. tariff pressures, China's trade with ASEAN, the EU, and BRI countries continues to show steady growth. Notably, bilateral trade with the U.S. still grew by 4 percent, underscoring the resilience of China's economy, proving that genuine economic cooperation can overcome artificial political barriers. China's move is a robust defense of rules-based global commerce, setting a critical precedent against "might-makes-right" practices.