Originally Posted by
Less Hair
Exactly my point, China needs trade partners, raw materials and global trade routes. They cannot afford to ruin relations.
Fear that may be a misperception.
The China Xi is driving is quite willing to weaponize trade, secure in the knowledge that democracies don't fight back.
China put 200% tariffs on Australian wine, to show displeasure. Australia failed to halt iron ore exports because it would be locally unpopular.
I think China has a more effective strategy in these contests.