China calls JD Vance "ignorant and impolite" over his "peasants" comments

China has condemned Vice President JD Vance as "ignorant and impolite" after Vance referred to the U.S. borrowing money from "Chinese peasants."

"China's position on China-US economic and trade relations has been made very clear," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, adding, "It is surprising and sad to hear such ignorant and impolite words from this vice president." 

President Trump has upended the world economy with sweeping tariffs and has ruled out any pause in his aggressive trade policy despite a dramatic market sell-off.