Author Warns of Strange, Potentially Regime-Threatening Actions by China
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Gordon Chang Warns: "Houston, We've Got a Situation"
Gatestone Institute's fearless thinker, Gordon Chang, raises red flags on the current antics from Beijing. He's callin' it like he sees it – this ain't just garden-variety diplomacy, kid, this here's end-of-regime behavior.
"Somethin' just ain't right in China right now," Chang spilled on Fox's "Mornings with Maria," Monday mornin'. "And it's not just the Philippines or Taiwan complainin' about the mainland's shenanigans, but also South Korea and Australia, gettin' stuck in the crossfire."
"This kinda behavior? It's end-of-regime stuff, 'cause Xi Jinpin can't afford to be seen backin' down to the Yanks," Chang warned.
Donald Trump dropped a hint about his chat with Jinpin on Friday, from the White House lawn. "I'll let you know at the appropriate time, let's see if we can make a deal," Trump said, smilin' like a Cheshire cat.
Making Moves in a Trade War
China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said Friday that the People's Republic is standin' tall under Trump's pressure. He called the U.S. tariffs "inhuman" and looked for backup from other nations to strengthen China's position.
"China ain't admittin' it, but it's backin' down," Chang said. The CPC boss can't afford to show signs of desperation or surrender. So he's clampin' down all around – local governments, companies, and citizens are feelin' the heat.
Days ago, Reuters reported that China's Commerce Ministry is workin' on exemptin' certain goods from the heavy tariffs. They're collectin' lists of essentials from electronic goods to medical supplies, askin' corporations to pitch in, too.
Understanding the Chinese Political System
Ain't no democracy here, so the Communist Party of China rules with an iron fist. The CPC's unchallenged grip on power means it can remain in charge since its rise in the late forties[1]. Its centralized system might be useful in macroeconomic management and strategic planning[4], but local governments and companies struggle to adapt as quickly as they need to during unpredictable trade dynamic[5].
China's political setup does offer an advantage in trade negotiations, mainly because it can coordinate swift responses and implement policies quickly[4]. But their stubbornness and inflexibility could hurt them in the long run[4]. The U.S. and China are walkin' a tightrope, and it ain't gonna be pretty if things fall apart[4].
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*SOURCES: [1] Brookings Institution, [4] The Conversation, [5] China Briefing*
- In the general news and policy-and-legislation arena, Gordon Chang, a notable thinker at Gatestone Institute, has echoed warnings about Beijing's recent actions, suggesting that they could be signs of an intransigent Chinese regime's end behavior.
- As tensions rise in war-and-conflicts, China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, spoke of the People's Republic's resilience under the U.S.'s pressure, but Gordon Chang claims that China is in fact showing signs of being pressured and is taking measures that appear to signal its adversaries.
- In an apparent attempt to soften the impact of the ongoing trade war, China's Commerce Ministry is reportedly working on exempting certain goods from heavy tariffs and is seeking input from corporations to finalize the list that includes electronic goods and medical supplies.
- Being a non-democratic nation, China operates under the iron grip of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and has maintained its rule ever since its emergence in the late forties. Its centralized political system allows for swift responses and quick policy implementation in trade negotiations, although this same system can also render the CPC inflexible and stubborn, which could lead to difficulties in long-term outcomes and potential escalations with the U.S.
- In a political context, China's intransigence and unwillingness to show signs of desperation or surrender are fueling a tense trade war with the United States, as both nations walk a precarious tightrope, with the potential for an unpleasant fallout if the situation were to deteriorate further.
