“The two sides reached an agreement to accelerate the pace of work,” he reiterated. He said the Chinese company has entered Mubarak Port to begin marine survey work, indicating that the arrival of the Chinese delegation in Kuwait reflects the commitment of the Chinese side to cooperate with Kuwait. On the timeframe for the completion of the project, he explained that the project is huge; hence, it requires a long time and several stages. “Through intensive coordination between the two sides, we are confident that this project will be completed as per the desire of both sides,” he stressed. He also praised the relationship between the two countries, which is at its best, having witnessed numerous achievements through their concerted efforts. He expressed optimism about the future of such cooperation. On the impact of US tariffs (the ‘trade war’) on the global economy, he said the actions of US President Donald Trump are causing chaos throughout the world. These actions contradict the free trade system. He affirmed that the Chinese side does not want escalation or a trade war with the US. “If the US wants to negotiate, we welcome such negotiations, and if they want to continue a trade war, we are also prepared,” he asserted.