China's ambassador to America says the Trump administration is 'very confusing'

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai would like to know what, exactly, is going on in the Trump administration.

"Honestly, I've been talking to ambassadors of other countries in Washington, D.C., and this is also part of their problem," Cui said on Fox News Sunday of dealing with President Trump's team. "They don't know who is the final decision-maker. Of course, presumably, the president will take the final decision, but who is playing what role? Sometimes it could be very confusing."

Cui also addressed the escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing. "It's important to notice who started this trade war. We never wanted a trade war, but if somebody started a trade war against us, we have to respond and defend our own interests," he said. Cui argued trade has been mutually beneficial for China and the United States, concluding, "You have to look at the whole picture."

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