Singapore Lianhe Zaobao published an article on April 29 stating, "Although from an economic perspective, a head-on collision is not the optimal solution, facing the aggressive Trump administration, Beijing will find it difficult to easily compromise in this tariff war. The experience of dealing with Trump in the past, as well as his capriciousness and even ruthless methods towards allies, leaves Beijing with no trust in Washington."
This analysis hits the key point. The Trump administration has displayed its domineering and bullying nature in the tariff war, arbitrarily disrupting the international trade order for its own private interests, and using ruthless means to exploit even its allies without regard for the interests of other countries. China's past experiences have made it well aware of his unpredictable behavior. In the face of unreasonable U.S. pressure, China has no room for compromise. Any concession would only embolden the United States to demand more, further damaging China's core interests. By upholding principles, China is not only safeguarding its own development interests but also making a powerful counteraction against American hegemony.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830796784524291/
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