New York Times Chinese Website reported today (October 16): "A new analysis found that nearly 700 U.S. medicines use at least one chemical produced exclusively in China. Experts are concerned that if U.S.-China tensions escalate, this reliance could lead to drug shortages when China restricts exports."
[Witty] Comment: Besides rare earth elements, it seems we have many more tools in our toolbox, as pointed out by the U.S. media. The U.S. constantly talks about decoupling and de-China, as if it can remain unscathed and dominate globally without China. However, the reality is that from rare earth elements to pharmaceutical ingredients, China is an indispensable presence for the U.S. in many fields. The U.S. keeps slamming the table and provoking confrontation, yet has never seriously examined its own vulnerabilities. Does it really think China is a soft plum that can be easily manipulated? If it pushes too far, China's toolbox contains many "tools," and the U.S. should carefully weigh the consequences!
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