The U.S. unilateralism and protectionism in the shipbuilding sector will only push up global shipping costs and disrupt global industrial and supply chains, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday in Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing docking fees on Chinese ships at U.S. ports.
When asked to comment on the U.S.move, Lin said that the United States is shifting blame to China, and it has lost its competitive advantages long ago due to its excessive protection.
"The development of China's shipbuilding industry is driven by companies' technological innovation and active participation in market competition. It has made important contributions to global trade development and the stable and smooth flow of the global supply chain. Multiple U.S. research reports showed that the U.S. shipbuilding industry had lost its competitive edge long ago due to its excessive protection. It lacks factual basis and runs counter to economic common sense for the U.S. to blame its own problems on China," said Lin.
"The unilateral and protectionist bullying practices by the U.S. are unpopular and will only drive up global shipping costs, disrupt the stability of the global industrial and supply chains, and harm the interests of countries worldwide. In the end, these measures will not revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry," he added.
China slams U.S. protectionism in shipbuilding
China slams U.S. protectionism in shipbuilding
Attractions across China are embracing a tourist boom during the five-day May Day holiday season beginning on Thursday.
In south China's Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a mega bridge connecting Guangdong's Zhuhai City with neighboring Hong Kong and Macao, is one of the most popular tourist destinations.
The total number of visits of the bridge during the holiday has exceeded 6,800, about 50 percent more than that on normal days.
"I am indeed feeling very proud [of this mega project], a big thumbs-up for our great country!" said a tourist surnamed Ke.
In the Tianmen Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, performances featuring local folk customs are amazing tourists from home and abroad.
"I think it's really traditional in China, the costumes and the dance. We really like it," said tourist Julie from France.
"I love the performance. I felt like it was very immersive, and with the view, it's crazy. I'll recommend everyone thinking of coming here for sure," said tourist Duarte from Portugal.
In northwest China's Gansu Province, the famous Mogao Grottoes are also see a peak of visits during the holiday, as the tickets, which are limited to 6,000 per day, would all sell out well in advance.
Built between the 4th and 14th centuries, the Mogao Grottoes are home to a vast collection of Buddhist artworks, with more than 2,000 colored sculptures and 45,000 square meters of murals located in 735 caves, carved along the cliffs by ancient worshipers.
In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, more than 1,900 meters above sea level, had the ice floes on it thawed just before the holiday, offering tourists a breathtaking view.
"This is my first time to visit the lake. The view is shockingly beautiful when you see it in person!" said tourist Chen Yanru from northeast China's Liaoning Province.
Xinjiang's Manas county is a famous destination for self-driving tours because of the region's diverse natural landscapes, such as yardangs, the Danxia landform, river valleys, canyons, alpine meadows and forests.
"It's a very worthwhile trip for the holiday. I am amazed by the picturesque scenery of Xinjiang," said tourist Zhou Chenchong from Shanghai.
Attractions across China embrace May Day holiday tourism boom
