China’s Response to the U.S. Trade War

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China’s Response to the U.S. Trade War

China’s leadership has managed well in adjusting to the trade and technology restrictions imposed by successive U.S. administrations.

By Yukon Huang

Published on Jun 1, 2023

China Leadership Monitor

About the Author

Yukon Huang

Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Huang is a senior fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program where his research focuses on China’s economy and its regional and global impact.

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