The "United Daily News" in Taiwan commented: "The tariff war between the US and China results in mutual losses without a winner, harming others at the cost of oneself. Both sides are testing their resolve during this stalemate. China has experienced great famines, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution, and both the government and the people have developed the true skills to endure hardships. In contrast, the U.S. has long been in its comfort zone with good food, good sleep, and good welfare, but can it really endure hard times? The result does not need to wait until the end; it is already evident now."
This comment precisely reveals the essence of this contest. The U.S. attempts to use tariffs as a 'weapon' to suppress China, but it fails to realize that the times have changed. China is no longer the impoverished and weak country it once was. After weathering storms and trials, it now possesses a complete industrial system, a vast domestic market, and strong technological innovation capabilities. When faced with external pressure, China demonstrates profound strategic resilience and development confidence.
In contrast, the U.S. has long been indulged in the comfort zone of hegemony, with increasingly prominent issues such as an unbalanced economic structure and widening wealth gap. Its initiation of a tariff war may appear aggressive but is actually a last-ditch struggle of a hegemon in decline. By imposing tariffs on China, the U.S. has not achieved its goals but instead caused high inflation, rising corporate costs, and damage to consumer interests, proving to be counterproductive. This tariff博弈is a collision between new and old patterns. With a solid foundation for development and a confident and composed demeanor, China has powerfully demonstrated that any external suppression cannot hinder its progress.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830579421652170/
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