There is an emerging view among Chinese leaders that the escalating US-China tensions go beyond trade and economic disputes. Photo: Shutterstock
There is an emerging view among Chinese leaders that the escalating US-China tensions go beyond trade and economic disputes. Photo: Shutterstock
China /  Diplomacy

More than tariffs: China sees trade war as a new US containment tactic

As both sides stand firm, fears that a spiralling conflict could result in dangerous and unforeseen consequences

Shi JiangtaoOwen Churchill
Shi Jiangtao and Owen Churchill

Updated: 12:29am, 21 Aug, 2018

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There is an emerging view among Chinese leaders that the escalating US-China tensions go beyond trade and economic disputes. Photo: Shutterstock
There is an emerging view among Chinese leaders that the escalating US-China tensions go beyond trade and economic disputes. Photo: Shutterstock
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