China to Trump: We're not stealing American jobs

China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday rejected comments from presidential candidate Donald Trump that China is stealing American jobs through currency manipulation and other business practices, calling trade between the two countries mutually beneficial.

China is “ripping us” while the U.S. rebuilds the country, Trump declared during his Tuesday announcement.


Lu Kang, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, disagreed with that assessment, according to Reuters.

“Economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States has grown to such an extent today that it has become like ‘You are among us and we are among you’,” Lu said when asked about Trump’s remarks, calling it “a two-way, win-win situation.”

“I believe that despite the frictions that still exist, both sides are able to handle it through existing channels. I believe that without a good foundation, this kind of trade relationship cannot be sustained,” Lu said, according to the report.

During his speech, Trump touted his own negotiating skills and business achievements in beating China “all the time.”

“When was the last time anybody saw us beating, let’s say, China in a trade deal? They kill us. I beat China all the time. All the time,” Trump also said, while adding that he admires China.

“Hey, I’m not saying they’re stupid. I like China. I sell apartments for — I just sold an apartment for $15 million to somebody from China,” he went on to say.