Overview

• China’s Foreign Ministry released an AI-generated video, 'Never Kneel Down,' portraying the U.S. as an isolated 'small, stranded boat' and accusing it of 'imperialism.'
• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on emerging-market nations at a BRICS meeting to resist U.S. tariffs, warning that appeasement would embolden Washington.
• The video, part of China’s propaganda campaign, included imagery contrasting U.S. economic struggles with China’s industrial and military strength.
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that de-escalation depends on Beijing and warned of potential export bans as part of an 'escalation ladder.'
• China pledged additional support for exporters affected by U.S. tariffs, emphasizing the sector’s importance to its economic growth.