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China faces the harsh reality that its economic stance is heavily dictated by US consumer power, which remains unrivaled globally. Statistics reveal that the US holds a staggering share of the world’s consumer market, leading to imbalances in trade dynamics. Regardless of claims of independence from the US market, the hard data delineates the fact that Chinese manufacturers rely heavily on exports to the US for viable economic sustenance.
Recent suggestions by a Chinese citizen reflect this sentiment, advocating for an end to confrontational rhetoric in favor of pragmatic engagement with the US market to preserve jobs and stabilize the economy. The notion that pride should take a backseat to economic necessity underscores a shift in public sentiment which the CCP must navigate carefully.