China hopes to work with the United States to address each other's concerns through dialogue and consultation on the basis of mutual respect, equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit, said Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress.

China, however, will never accept any pressures or threats, and will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests, Lou said.

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Lou made the remarks at a news conference on Tuesday, when the US' additional 10 percent tariffs on imports from China go into effect.

"History tells us that China and the US stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation," he said, adding that the steady, sound and sustainable development of bilateral relations is in the interest of both countries and meets the expectations of the international community.

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The NPC stands ready to work through the exchanges between legislatures to deepen understanding and friendship between the Chinese and American people and contribute to the development of China-US relations, he said.

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When addressing the US imposition of an additional 10 percent tariff on goods imported from China, Lou condemned this move as a violation of World Trade Organization regulations, emphasizing its disruptive consequences for the global industrial and supply chain's security and stability. 

Lou also called for the US to recommit to resolving issues through fair consultation and dialogue. He highlighted China's readiness to collaborate with other nations to uphold the multilateral trading system and oppose the rise of unilateralism and protectionism, aiming to promote an inclusive form of economic globalization that benefits all. 

With Xinhua inputs