New Books in Economics China’s Trade War Strategy: How Xi Jinping Uses Autocracy, Fear, and Innovation to Compete with the West
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Apr 18, 2025 AI Snips
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China's Resilience in Trade War
- China is prepared to endure economic pain and has reduced its dependence on the American market.
- It can both absorb and inflict pain in trade, leveraging control over crucial minerals.
China Defies Innovation Myths
- China disproves the idea that only democracies can innovate in advanced technologies.
- The "deep seek" AI moment revealed China's ability to reach top technological levels despite export restrictions.
Trade-Offs on Green Technology
- China dominates in green technologies crucial for net zero goals, yet reliance on them has national security risks.
- Western countries face dilemmas balancing economic opportunity with trust and security concerns.