China will take counter-measures of the "same proportion" and scale if the United States imposes further tariffs on Chinese goods, China's ambassador to Washington said, amid growing fears of an impending trade war.

Cui Tiankai made the comments ahead of what is expected to be the announcement this week of US&nbsptariffs on $50 billion to $60 billion in Chinese imports following an investigation under Section 301 of the 1974 US&nbspTrade Act.

"If they do, we will certainly take countermeasures of the same proportion, and the same scale, same intensity," Cui said in an interview posted on the website of China Global Television Network (CGTN) and broadcast on state television on Tuesday.

The US&nbsptariffs are expected to target products benefiting from Beijing's "Made in China 2025" industrial development programme, although it may be more than two months before the import curbs take effect, US&nbspofficials have said.

China on Sunday announced tariffs on $3 billion in imports of US&nbspfood and other goods in response to US&nbsptariffs on imports of aluminium and steel, a skirmish that investors fear is a prelude to a broader trade war.

The Section 301 investigation initiated by US&nbspPresident Donald Trump is focused on accusations of theft of intellectual property and forced technology transfer by China, charges Beijing denies.

Cui said China has been bolstering its protection of intellectual property rights.

"China has been strengthening its efforts and strengthening our legal system on this particular issue, and we are making good progress," he said.

Cui said China has been bolstering its protection of intellectual property rights.

China will take counter-measures of the "same proportion" and scale if the United States imposes further tariffs on Chinese goods, China's ambassador to Washington said, amid growing fears of an impending trade war. Cui Tiankai made the comments ahead of what is expected to be the announcement this week of US&nbsptariffs on $50 billion to $60 billion in Chinese imports following an investigation under Section 301 of the 1974 US&nbspTrade Act. "If they do, we will certainly take countermeasures of the same proportion, and the same scale, same intensity," Cui said in an interview posted on the website of China Global Television Network (CGTN) and broadcast on state television on Tuesday. The US&nbsptariffs are expected to target products benefiting from Beijing's "Made in China 2025" industrial development programme, although it may be more than two months before the import curbs take effect, US&nbspofficials have said. China on Sunday announced tariffs on $3 billion in imports of US&nbspfood and other goods in response to US&nbsptariffs on imports of aluminium and steel, a skirmish that investors fear is a prelude to a broader trade war. The Section 301 investigation initiated by US&nbspPresident Donald Trump is focused on accusations of theft of intellectual property and forced technology transfer by China, charges Beijing denies. Cui said China has been bolstering its protection of intellectual property rights. "China has been strengthening its efforts and strengthening our legal system on this particular issue, and we are making good progress," he said.

Will take counter-measures of same proportion if US imposes further tariffs: China

US President Donald Trump will tell the Davos global elite on Friday that he wants free trade as long as it is &quot;fair and reciprocal&quot;, a senior administration official said.

Previewing Trump&#39;s speech at the World Economic Forum, the official said the president would embrace &quot;a commitment to free and open markets, but on terms that are fair and reciprocal&quot;.

Trump will also, according to the official, promote his drive to cut taxes and regulation, and declare: &quot;America is open for business.&quot;

Rather than emphasising his &quot;America First&quot; slogan, the president has been using his attendance at the annual forum in the Swiss Alps to tell foreign business leaders that there has never been a better time to invest in the United States.

But he will also use the speech to say that he expects other countries to enforce laws and trade agreements, the official said, after Washington this week targeted China and South Korea with new tariffs, and as it renegotiates the NAFTA pact with Canada and Mexico.

&quot;The United States will no longer tolerate things like the theft of intellectual property, forced technology transfers, industrial subsidies,&quot; the official said, adding that Trump&#39;s speech was also about &quot;lifting up the forgotten men and women&quot; left behind by globalisation.

Previewing Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum, the official said the president would embrace 'a commitment to free and open markets, but on terms that are fair and reciprocal'

US President Donald Trump will tell the Davos global elite on Friday that he wants free trade as long as it is "fair and reciprocal", a senior administration official said. Previewing Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum, the official said the president would embrace "a commitment to free and open markets, but on terms that are fair and reciprocal". Trump will also, according to the official, promote his drive to cut taxes and regulation, and declare: "America is open for business." Rather than emphasising his "America First" slogan, the president has been using his attendance at the annual forum in the Swiss Alps to tell foreign business leaders that there has never been a better time to invest in the United States. But he will also use the speech to say that he expects other countries to enforce laws and trade agreements, the official said, after Washington this week targeted China and South Korea with new tariffs, and as it renegotiates the NAFTA pact with Canada and Mexico. "The United States will no longer tolerate things like the theft of intellectual property, forced technology transfers, industrial subsidies," the official said, adding that Trump's speech was also about "lifting up the forgotten men and women" left behind by globalisation.

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