China has condemned US Vice President JD Vance for his “ignorant and impolite” comments, after he remarked about the United States borrowing money from “Chinese peasants.” The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson expressed dismay over Vance’s statement, emphasizing the strained economic relations between China and the US due to trade disputes and tariff issues. The criticism from China underscores the ongoing tensions between the two countries, with economic matters at the forefront of their disagreements.