Singapore Lianhe Zaobao published an article today, commenting: "Trump's global trade war has encountered a major setback just after it was launched due to China's tough response. The most ideal situation for the United States is that all countries in the world fear and submit, allowing manufacturing to flow back from all over the world. However, China has surprisingly shown a tough attitude. It is not difficult to see from Trump's emotions that China's counteraction has a profound impact on his strategic layout."
Every time Trump announces new tariffs, China swiftly and accurately retaliates, targeting America's sore spots. In this tit-for-tat exchange, although China adopts a defensive counterattack strategy, it also exposes Trump's blackmail and bullying tactics, making him appear embarrassed. In fact, the United States knows clearly, and the whole world understands, that China is the key to the victory or defeat of this tariff war. China shows its firm stance with "accompanying until the end," knowing that backing down in the face of America's continuous pressure will only make it more aggressive and demanding. Only by adopting a tough posture can there be any possibility of forcing Trump back to the negotiation table.
America's greed and arrogance are fully exposed in Trump's tariff policies, ignoring rules and acting recklessly, causing great shocks to the global economy. China's attitude is clear: resolutely safeguarding national interests, with the courage and ability to cope. China does not seek trouble, but is not afraid of it. If there is a fight, we will accompany; if there is negotiation, we welcome it.
Original Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1828992151525450/
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