BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China always believes that there is no winner in a trade war or tariff war, and remains steadfast in safeguarding its national interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to reports that U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration was discussing imposing a 10 percent tariff on goods imported from China as soon as Feb. 1.  ■