China Will Hit Back at US 'Bullying', Wang Yi Tells Forum

China's top diplomat said the country will respond to any further unilateral US sanctions, calling such moves a form of "bullying" in his first major public remarks since US President Donald Trump launched a new trade conflict.

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"If the US is not willing, if it is bent on suppressing and containing China, then we have no choice but to play along to the end," Foreign Minister Wang Yi told officials at the Munich Security Conference on Feb 14.

"We will resolutely respond to unilateral bullying practices of the US."

The Trump administration imposed 10 per cent tariffs on China days into his second term. Beijing retaliated by targeting a handful of American companies, slapping levies on some US goods and placing export controls on some critical metals.

Still, Mr Wang sought to take a longer view of relations with the US, expressing confidence that Beijing and Washington will remain engaged long into the future.

"We need to strengthen exchanges to boost understanding and build trust," he said.