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China's Aggressive Moves Spark Global Concerns, Expert Warns

4/29/2025

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Foreign policy expert Gordon Chang raises alarms over Xi Jinping's increasingly aggressive stance towards countries like the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia. Amid trade tensions with the U.S., China is subtly gathering tariff exemption requests, hinting at potential concessions. Chang characterizes China's political actions as both baffling and rigid, leaving many concerned about future relations.

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Foreign policy expert Gordon Chang raises alarms over Xi Jinping's increasingly aggressive stance towards countries like the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia. Amid trade tensions with the U.S., China is subtly gathering tariff exemption requests, hinting at potential concessions. Chang characterizes China's political actions as both baffling and rigid, leaving many concerned about future relations.