China has condemned US Vice President JD Vance for his “ignorant and impolite” comments, in response to Vance’s statement about the United States borrowing money from “Chinese peasants.” The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson expressed surprise and sadness at Vance’s words, amidst ongoing tensions in China-US economic relations due to trade disputes and tariff concerns. This criticism from China comes as relations between the two countries remain strained over various issues.