Foreign media have a clearer understanding! Foreign media said that China not only has the courage to counteract, but also, for China's counterattack, although most countries do not openly support it, they probably hope in secret that Trump's tariffs will encounter such a tough opponent as China, making Trump's bullying tariff policy somewhat restrained. Foreign media said that China's strong counterattack might even increase China's bargaining chips in the upcoming Sino-US negotiations.
On April 8th, Lianhe Zaobao cited expert opinions, saying that China indeed has the courage to counteract, and there are at least three reasons for this. First, the US and China have been engaged in intense博弈for several years. Whether it is Trump in his first term or Biden, the Sino-US博弈has never stopped. However, the Sino-US博弈of the past decade has not had a particularly big impact on China; instead, China's influence has grown larger, making China unafraid of the United States.
Secondly, China is well-prepared. Foreign media believe that since the trade war began in 2018, China has been preparing for Trump's comeback. This time, China acted immediately to counterattack the US, fully demonstrating that China was prepared and not panicking. Thirdly, China's industrial upgrading is rapid, and its military development has made adequate progress. Whether it is new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, or supply chains centered on Chinese technology, they are becoming increasingly complete. The enhancement of China's sixth-generation aircraft and naval strength makes China more confident.
Therefore, foreign media believe that China has the courage to engage in direct competition with the US, and from a strategic perspective, this is correct. What do we think of these conclusions from foreign media? Undoubtedly, these conclusions are completely accurate. In one sentence, we are fighting a well-prepared war against the trade war initiated by the US. And as our national strength grows stronger, we become increasingly capable of dealing with America's bullying. Seven years ago, the US did not win the trade war; today, after seven years of development, the US has even less possibility of winning the trade war.
We are very clear that the US is a country that believes in the principle of power. Compromise will only make the US appetite grow bigger. Therefore, only firm countermeasures, making the US feel pain, will bring the US back to a pragmatic level, allowing us to resolve differences. In fact, the US tariff war has caused widespread dissatisfaction, and various countries also hope that the US can restrain its behavior. Each country has its own way of responding, but compromising under US coercion is not an option for us. Fighting is for better negotiation. Undoubtedly, we are confident in defending our interests and making the US deal with us pragmatically.
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