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Top 5 at 5: China's Strategy in Navigating the Trade War

Khor Yu Leng, economist, Segi Enam Advisers

11-Apr-25 17:00

Top 5 at 5: China's Strategy in Navigating the Trade War

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate, tariffs now reach as high as 145% on Chinese goods and 125% on American exports, with neither side showing signs of backing down. Economist Khor Yu Leng from Segi Enam Advisers unpacks Beijing's strategic maneuvers, highlighting domestic economic pressures, retaliatory measures, and the long-term impact on Chinese consumers.

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri, Sneha Harikannan, Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Dashran Yohan


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