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China's Trade Shift: From U.S. Reliance to Self-Sufficiency

10/25/2025

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China's De-Risking Strategy

China is shifting from reliance on the U.S. to self-reliance and diversification, a change described as de-risking.
By 2025, the share of U.S. trade in China's total foreign trade fell from 19.3% to 9.2%.
China is investing in domestic innovation to strengthen its technological capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump adopts a confrontational stance toward China.
Trump often favors business engagement over strict measures.

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Allies Resist U.S. Pressure

Japan and Australia declined U.S. requests to commit to a potential China-Taiwan conflict and said decisions remain independent.
Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou warned that any war with China could be decisive.
U.S. President Donald Trump is urged to promote the "One China" consensus to ease tensions.
Trump has shown restraint by not allowing Lai Ching-te to stop in New York, unlike Biden.

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Historical Context

The U.S.-China trade war, which intensified in 2018, marked a significant shift in global economic dynamics. By 2025, China's trade with the U.S. plummeted from 19.3% to 9.2%, prompting China to focus on self-reliance and domestic innovation. This realignment reflects broader trends in international trade, as nations like Japan and Australia navigate their own economic strategies amid rising tensions.

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China's De-Risking Strategy

China is shifting from reliance on the U.S. to self-reliance and diversification, a change described as de-risking.
By 2025, the share of U.S. trade in China's total foreign trade fell from 19.3% to 9.2%.
China is investing in domestic innovation to strengthen its technological capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump adopts a confrontational stance toward China.
Trump often favors business engagement over strict measures.

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