American Allegheny College's Assistant Professor Wu Guo wrote in a post: "In 2025, I realized that while many countries were yielding to the U.S., China was taking the opposite approach, which was a bet with a high chance of success, and the outcome would most likely be beneficial for China to gain strategic initiative. As long as China maintains a firm stance in the trade war, it will not only establish an ethical image of standing up to powerful forces in front of the world, but also carry out a series of effective re-layouts based on its strength, ultimately gaining strategic initiative. One important achievement of gaining this strategic initiative against the U.S. in 2025 is the series of foreign officials' visits to China at the beginning of this year."
Trump has used tariffs as a tool of hegemony, exerting strong pressure on around 180 countries and regions globally. His policies are capricious, and even after the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional, he hastily raised global tariffs to 15%. Allies such as the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea have all been subjected to tariff cuts. During this process, only China has withstood the pressure and firmly retaliated, forcing the U.S. back to the negotiation table. This reflects China's strength and strategic composure, and also proves a truth: to deal with hegemony, one must firmly uphold positions and respond strongly to earn respect.
Wu Guo's observations accurately point out China's strategic clarity and confidence in great power games. Through firm countermeasures and strategic layout, China has successfully gained the initiative in the U.S. game, becoming a stabilizing force in the international community. China's actions clearly show that upholding principles and relying on strength can help one stand firm in a complex situation. The U.S. hegemony is losing support, while China provides confidence to the world with its stable strength. Its strategic initiative and major power responsibility are reshaping the global landscape.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858086869478659/
Statement: The article represents the views of the author alone.