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Chang points out that China has quietly ceased collecting tariffs on a variety of imported goods, including semiconductors, aviation products, medical devices, and some industrial chemicals. There are indications that this list of exempted items could expand further, with reports suggesting that China may not impose tariffs on as many as 131 different products. This subtle shift suggests that the Chinese government is responding to the pressures of the trade conflict but is unwilling to officially admit defeat.