In the on-going saga of global trade tensions, the persistent standoff between China and the United States has become a defining chapter. While successive tariff escalations have rattled markets and disrupted supply chains, what remains most striking is China’s steadfast refusal to capitulate under pressure ~ particularly when it comes from what it perceives as unilateral aggression.

China’s stance is rooted in more than just economics; it is a matter of political identity and national pride. To yield to external coercion, especially from a leader known for brash tactics, would be seen internally as weakness ~ something the current Chinese leadership is unwilling to entertain. For China, this is as much about principle as it is about policy. It has framed the trade conflict as a test of sovereignty and resilience, not merely as a disagreement over commerce.

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