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As the economic landscape shifts due to rising tariffs and increased trade hostilities, the impact on the average Chinese citizen is particularly alarming. Unlike some Americans, who may find ways to withstand economic pressure, many ordinary Chinese citizens do not share the same resilience; they often live on the brink of poverty. The response from the government to external pressures has been statements that encourage the public to "enjoy suffering," framing hardship as a noble endeavor. This kind of propaganda reveals an underlying concern for civil unrest and dissatisfaction within the populace, which is exacerbating existing economic woes.