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By the end of April 2025, China's aggressive trade policies had placed its international image under scrutiny. Once perceived as a steadfast cornerstone of global electronics, the country was now seen as a liability plagued by instability and mounting risks; this pushed foreign investors to re-evaluate their exposure in the region.
Internally, Chinese officials began preparing for the potential fallout, with assessments suggesting a protracted recovery period that could last 18-24 months at minimum. As fears of further economic fallout loomed, the repercussions of the trade conflict continued to manifest in higher unemployment rates and vacancies in urban industrial centers.