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Recap | China can counter Trump tariffs, Asian economies in US crosshairs and more by our columnists
Explore China’s answer to US tariffs, Trump’s Middle East peace challenge and other new pieces by our opinion writers
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1. China’s counterpunch: 4 strategic moves Beijing can make to weather Trump’s threatened tariffs
As the US threatens to escalate its trade war with China under incoming president Donald Trump, Beijing must act to weather the storm. It can do so if it focuses on self-sufficiency, technological advancement and diversifying trade with emerging markets such as Latin America and the Global South, writes Christopher Tang.
2. China won’t be the only Asian economy in Trump’s sights… Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam could also be in the crosshairs
Expect escalating trade tensions under Trump’s administration, impacting not just China but several Asian economies that are reliant on exports for growth. Increased tariffs and currency wars could be on the cards for many at the sharp end of the impending onslaught of US protectionism, writes Nicholas Spiro.
3. Jimmy Lai’s supporters owe it to their own credibility to stick to the facts
A London-based legal team’s claims about the treatment of the former media tycoon in prison ignore salient information. Their complaints about Lai’s prison conditions overlook his voluntary segregation and the fact he himself says he has been receiving appropriate medical care, writes Grenville Cross.
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