Welcome to the February 7th episode of “News Insight.” Our guests for today’s news breakdown are Ming Juzheng, Honorary Professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, Wang Guochen, Assistant Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Economic Research, and your host Zhang Dongxu.
Today’s focus: Trump’s precise anti-Communist strategy! Putin and Xi Jinping vying to please Trump? Exclusive analysis of Trump’s strategic move to take control of the Gaza Corridor! Does Xi really not want to confront Trump? Is there a possibility of a fourth communique between the US and China? Will there be global support to block Chinese e-commerce?
Less than 20 days into his presidency, Trump caught the Chinese Communist Party off guard with his lightning tariff warfare, dismantling the evil axis of power involving China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Trump is set to announce a peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war next week, raising speculation that China might abandon Putin in an attempt to deceive the US with a trade-off involving Taiwan.
Trump’s bold statements, from proposing to purchase Greenland, reclaiming the Panama Canal, to taking over the Gaza Corridor, have stirred doubts about China’s accusations of “American imperialism.”
Why did China hastily announce retaliatory measures after Trump imposed a 10% tariff hike? Is the talk of a “domestic circulation” an attempt to break free? The US decision to end tax exemptions for small Chinese packages – will this reshape the global e-commerce landscape?
Trump had promised to swiftly resolve the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts upon taking office, and now he has started taking action. Countries involved are showing reactions, but the question remains if these wars will really end as quickly as Trump claims.
In a surprising move, Trump floated the idea of the US taking over the Gaza Corridor, drawing criticism and opposition from not just Arab nations. Professor Ming Juzheng, how effective do you think this proposal could be in resolving Middle East conflicts?
As the US-China tariff war escalates, Xi Jinping is reportedly seeking a deal with Trump, despite China’s quick implementation of multiple countermeasures. Initially scheduled for a call with Xi, Trump later backtracked, saying the call could wait.
Why did China rush to retaliate with multiple strategies? How effective are these countermeasures? Who stands to lose more in the US-China standoff? What are the future trends?
Trump’s previous ideas to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland were deemed implausible by many, sparking criticisms of imperialist aspirations. Now, his talk of taking control of the Gaza Corridor seems even more far-fetched, reinforcing such accusations. Professor Ming Juzheng, what are your thoughts on this issue?
As the US-China tariff war unfolded, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for taking strong measures to strengthen the “domestic circulation,” omitting Xi Jinping’s previous emphasis on the “domestic-international dual circulation.”
How should Li Keqiang’s statements be interpreted? Is China looking to break away? Can the “domestic circulation” strategy succeed? Reports of Huawei lowering prices in China have led to speculation of targeting Apple; is this linked to China’s antitrust investigations of Google?
The second war Trump aims to resolve is the Ukraine conflict. Reports of a potential US peace plan for Russia and Ukraine have implications for Russia, Ukraine, European countries, and even China.
Will the US plan prompt Putin and Xi Jinping to betray each other? Xi’s condition is a fourth communique between the US and China to tackle the Taiwan issue. Professor Ming Juzheng, do you see this as a possibility?
On the day the US-China tariff war broke out, the US briefly halted accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, later resuming operations. However, the US removed the sub-$800 “de minimis” exemption for Chinese packages, subjecting them to tariffs and delaying customs clearance. On Friday, Trump signed a revised executive order, postponing the removal of the “small package tax exemption” for Chinese imports.
Amidst these changes, how will the future of Chinese e-commerce look considering the end of favorable postal services from the US? What impact will this have on the global e-commerce landscape?
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