Part 7/12:
Government Response and the Shift to Nationalism
The Chinese government’s response to the tariff crisis has been revealing. According to leaked internal documents from the Chinese Communist Party, leaders perceive the U.S. economic measures as part of a broader assault on China's sovereignty. The resolution outlines a series of measures aimed at bolstering domestic self-sufficiency in a bid to withstand the fallout from the trade war. This includes a focus on restoring supply-led economic models reminiscent of past eras.