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Weekly Must-Read: Trump 2.0 Means Reboot of Aggressive Tariff Policy Toward China

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# Cover Story #

Trump 2.0 Means Reboot of Aggressive Tariff Policy Toward China

His second-term pledge of 60% tax on Chinese imports sets up new confrontational stance

# Research & Analysis #

How Trump’s Return Could Impact China’s Economy and Tech

U.S. economic policy is likely to get more hostile, and Beijing must take steps to mitigate the damage

How China Should Counter Trump’s Threat of 60% Tariffs

China needs to increase self-reliance and boost domestic demand to offset U.S, tariffs, say analysts

How Trump’s Return Might Be a Boon for TikTok

The president-elect has voiced support for the Chinese-owned platform, which is facing an impending ban in the country

# World #

Trump to Turn U.S. Global Strategy to Focus More on China, Experts Say

Beijing should prioritize its economy and broader objectives for a multipolar world and not launch equal countermeasures, Chinese foreign policy scholars say

# News Graphics #

In Depth: Lithium Boom’s Fallout in Chinese City Hinders Local Industry’s Recovery

Mining and processing the key EV battery material have led to environmental problems in Yichun that have persisted despite a sweeping government crackdown

# Finance #

In Depth: How Legacy Technology Broke China’s Stock Market

The Shanghai Stock Exchange and brokerages were unprepared for the deluge of trading triggered by government stimulus announcements and their systems buckled under the pressure

China Devotes $1.4 Trillion to Fixing Its Hidden Debt Problem

The package includes an additional 6 trillion yuan quota for local governments to bring more off-the-books liabilities onto their budgets

# Economy #

China’s Stimulus Policies Now Put Emphasis on Consumption, Expert Says

Logic shift in China’s macroeconomic approach aims to root out constraints on domestic demand, experts says

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# WSJ #

Tycoon Drives India’s Push Against China’s Solar-Energy Dominance

Adani Group builds a solar-industry supply chain to bolster India’s move to clean energy and reduce its dependence on China

# China #

At Least 35 Dead After SUV Hits Dozens in South China

Police detain 62-year-old man who drove his car into groups of people exercising on the grounds of a sports center in Zhuhai

# Opinion #

Turning Foreign Investment Into ‘Patient Capital’

A recent rules update highlights the importance of overseas funds to China’s economic goals

# Weekend Long Read #

Ren Zhengfei on How Huawei Navigates Challenging Waters

In a 2019 interview, the company’s founder tells how the tech giant has prospered and why he doesn’t fear the future

# Podcast #

Caixin Deep Dive: Untangling AstraZeneca’s China Fraud Case

The British pharmaceutical giant falsified patient test results to secure insurance coverage for its cancer drug in an effort to boost sales, but the alleged misconduct ended up benefiting some patients

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