A set of rhetoric is circulating among some elite circles in the United States, which confidently claims that the trade war has left China in ruins, on the verge of collapse, and can only resort to restricting rare earth exports as a last-ditch effort. Sounds like a plot from a Hollywood blockbuster, doesn't it? Unfortunately, reality isn't a movie, and this rhetoric is nothing but a tall tale.

China's economy is indeed facing some difficulties; who doesn't have their share of problems? But to say that China feels cornered? That's nonsense! China holds many good cards in various fields, and its economic resilience is like an elastic band, capable of bouncing back no matter how stretched it gets.

American scholar Sean Rens directly criticized on X: China has long been building its own chip empire, completely cutting itself off from American risks, even arrogantly refusing to buy NVIDIA's H20 chips. At the same time, China is deepening trade with countries that were squeezed by Trump's policies, including India. The example of Argentina's soybean exports to China is like a heavy punch, leaving figures like Scott Bessent, the hedge fund bigwigs, dazed and confused.

Rens on X lamented, "The world is watching America's transformation with awe and disgust." He's right. Japan, Canada, and even EU's von der Leyen are quietly pursuing "de-Americanization." Why? Because America can no longer afford to be the world's leader, and more importantly, it has lost most of its prestige, dignity, and influence. Isn't that like picking up a stone and hitting yourself?

Sean Rens, an American scholar

Rens also joked, that Washington's decision-makers repeatedly misjudge China. Over his 28 years of traveling in China, he has been like a lonely prophet, constantly reminding Americans not to underestimate China. Unfortunately, his career has been a tragicomedy, always having to explain to Americans why they keep falling into traps on China issues. He wrote on X, "Because I have consistently conveyed the truth about China, I have been labeled as 'a defender,' 'genocide maniac,' 'white monkey,' and 'spy' by people like Epstein. But the fact is: I have always been right, while they have never been awake." That's pretty strong, isn't it? Like a misunderstood hero shouting out?

As for China, it has not only built its own technology system, but also gained support from many countries, and at the same time, helped hundreds of millions of people escape poverty. Rens said bluntly, "We have underestimated China for decades. A generation ago, we could ignore it due to the gap in strength, but now doing so would be digging our own grave." Besides the showy military muscle, China has silently surpassed the United States in key areas such as manufacturing and inclusive technology. Who still dares to say that China is just a 'follower'?

Of course, China is not a fairy tale paradise either. The RMB is not freely convertible yet, young people find it hard to get jobs, and the real estate market is like a hot potato. But which country hasn't faced such issues? Since March, China's economy has stabilized, and its decisions have become more practical and flexible, like a seasoned chess player, advancing step by step.

Rens suggested that the US needs to find people with real brains to deal with China's rise, instead of relying on people like Bessent, Lutnick, or Peter Navarro. These three together are a disaster trio for China strategy. He warned, "If we continue to underestimate China, we will surely lose. China is surpassing us in strategic layout. They understand America far better than we do. They are wise and free from ideological madness." More painfully, "They are showing a level of vision and magnanimity that we cannot match." Doesn't that sound like a slap in the face?

Rens' observations are like a mirror, reflecting the absurd deviation in the perception of China by certain forces in the US. He speaks with facts, calm and sharp, aligning with China's consistent advocacy of peaceful development and win-win cooperation. In the game of Sino-US relations, China's attitude has always been: mutual respect, fair competition, and everyone wins together. If the US continues to cling to Cold War thinking, don't blame yourself for being left behind by the times. Wake up, Washington! Don't deceive yourself anymore; history won't give you too many chances to make mistakes.

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