China’s Foreign Ministry Is Attacking Our Great Vice President JD Vance After His Comments About “Chinese peasants”
Let’s Him Know He’s Not Alone
On April 8, 2025, China’s Foreign Ministry unleashed a blistering attack on U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, branding him “ignorant and impolite” over remarks he made about “Chinese peasants” during a Fox News interview last week. Vance, defending President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, argued that the U.S. was “borrowing money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,” a line that sparked outrage in Beijing and ignited a firestorm on Chinese social media. But as the communist regime lashes out, Vance stands tall—backed by millions of Americans who see his bluntness as a strength, not a flaw, in a world where trade wars and tough talk define the day. Let’s rally behind our VP and show China he’s not alone.
The controversy erupted when Vance appeared on *Fox & Friends* on April 3, laying into the “globalist economy” that he says has gutted American prosperity. “What has it gotten us? Huge debt to buy stuff others make,” he said, before driving the point home: “We borrow from Chinese peasants to fund their factories.” It was classic Vance—raw, unscripted, and unapologetic—echoing his *Hillbilly Elegy* roots where he chronicled the struggles of America’s forgotten workers. To him, Trump’s tariffs—20% on Canada and Mexico, 10% baseline globally, with a looming 50% hike threatened against China—are a lifeline for those left behind. On X, his base roared: “JD’s speaking truth—China’s had us on a leash too long!”
Beijing didn’t take it lying down. At a Tuesday press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called the remarks “astonishing and lamentable,” dripping with indignation over what he dubbed a lack of “knowledge and respect.” Chinese state media piled on, accusing Vance of arrogance, while Weibo lit up with 140 million views under a hashtag slamming his words. “We’re peasants with the best high-speed rail and AI—pretty impressive, huh?” one user shot back, racking up thousands of likes. Others mocked the irony—Vance, a self-described “hillbilly,” dissing their own grit. “He’s just mad we outgrew being America’s workshop,” another sneered, a jab at China’s rise from factory floor to tech titan.
This isn’t just about words—it’s the latest salvo in a trade war heating up fast. Trump’s tariffs, now at 34% on Chinese imports with a 104% total in play if Beijing doesn’t ditch its 34% counter-levy, have tanked markets—Dow off 1,200 since March—and jacked up U.S. gas to $4.20 a gallon. China, holding $1 trillion in U.S. Treasuries, threatens to dump them, a move that could spike interest rates and kneecap American consumers already reeling from 4.3% inflation. “Blackmail won’t work—we’ll fight to the end,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry vowed, as Trump gave Xi Jinping a now-expired April 8 deadline to blink. Vance’s “peasants” line? Fuel on the fire for a regime itching to hit back.
But Vance isn’t alone—far from it. Trump’s 47% approval (Gallup, March) rides a wave of Rust Belt and rural voters who see him and Vance as warriors against a world that’s screwed them for decades. “JD’s got our back—China can shove it,” an X post from Ohio declared, echoing a flood of support: 47% in an unscientific X poll say he’s right, tariffs be damned. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down Tuesday, calling China’s 34% tariff a “mistake” and praising Vance’s clarity. “He’s fighting for American jobs—Beijing’s just mad they’re losing,” she said, a nod to Apple’s $500 billion U.S. investment under Trump’s pressure.
Critics—libs and economists—cry foul. “Ignorant? Look at the chaos—tariffs are killing us,” an X detractor fumed, pointing to Goldman Sachs’ warning of a $500 billion GDP hit and 2 million jobs at risk by 2026. Ted Cruz’s “bloodbath” fear for midterms looms large; 51% disapprove of Trump (Gallup), and some see Vance as a loose cannon—his “childless cat ladies” gaffe still stings. “He’s embarrassing us globally,” a Buzzfeed piece moaned, appalled he’d slur a nation of 1.4 billion. Yet, China’s outrage rings hollow to many—Weibo’s boasts of rail and drones don’t erase their sweatshops or Xi’s iron grip.
Vance’s roots give him cred. Raised poor in Appalachia, he’s no elite—he’s the guy who gets why factories matter. “He’s not wrong—China’s been eating our lunch,” an X steelworker posted, as Musk’s $70 million *The View* suit and Netanyahu’s Vance meet fade behind this clash. China’s Foreign Ministry can screech, but Vance’s base hears a patriot, not a provocateur. “We love JD—keep swinging!” trends alongside “Nós amamos Trump,” a bilingual fist-bump to both.
So, let’s tell Vance he’s not alone. China’s attack—calling him “ignorant” while flexing their own muscle—is a badge of honor. He’s fighting for us—workers, families, the heartland—against a regime that’d rather lecture than level the field. On X, it’s clear: “JD’s our VP—China doesn’t scare him, and it won’t scare us.” Trump’s tariffs may hurt, inflation may bite, but Vance’s words light a fire. Beijing’s mad? Good. Let’s stand with him—our great VP—and show them America’s not backing down. In 2025’s mess—Kim Soo Hyun’s $5 million, Leavitt’s CNN ban—he’s our voice, and we’ve got his back.
