How Trump 2.0 accelerated China’s push for tech and trade resilience

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Wang WenJanuary 22, 2026 at 01:30 PM
How Trump 2.0 accelerated China’s push for tech and trade resilience

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After a year of "Trump 2.0," China has increased its economic resilience, largely due to policies enacted by the U.S. The trade war initiated by the U.S. forced China to diversify its trade partners, with trade decreasing with the U.S. by 18% but increasing significantly with Belt and Road Initiative countries, the EU, ASEAN, Latin America, and Africa. China upgraded its free trade agreement with ASEAN in October. Chinese companies secured record import deals at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. The Hainan free trade port also began operations in December. These developments demonstrate China's ability to turn challenges into opportunities by expanding global trade relationships.

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