China Prepares for Trade‌ Uncertainty Amid US Tech ⁢Curbs

‌ Updated May 29, 2025

Beijing needs to brace ⁤for potential⁤ setbacks in trade discussions with Washington, according⁢ to the Communist Party’s leading‌ theoretical journal, Qiushi Journal.The warning came hours before the U.S. increased technology ‌and ‍education restrictions on China, highlighting concerns‍ about U.S. tariff ‍policy and its impact on China’s economic certainty.

In ⁣a commentary, the Qiushi Journal noted that the U.S.has intensified pressure‍ on China’s⁤ semiconductor industry, suggesting that resolving trade issues ⁣will be ‍a⁣ long-term process.‍ The journal’s article, titled “Conveying a Message ⁢of Certainty in China’s economy,” cautioned that‌ China might face a more difficult⁣ external ⁣surroundings with unexpected challenges.

The journal urged Chinese policymakers to ‌fully consider washington’s tariff policy, ⁤assess ⁤risks thoroughly, and prepare countermeasures. Amid weak domestic demand, employment pressures, a real estate crisis, and ongoing U.S. tariffs, China must enhance​ its efforts ​to bolster core and cutting-edge technologies. Achieving‌ breakthroughs in critical‌ technologies and accelerating ​the application of scientific advancements are crucial to driving new economic growth momentum and ensuring ​China trade certainty.

“With solid fundamentals,strong ‍resilience,and rich experience in macroeconomic management and trade frictions,China,a supersized economy,has the ‌confidence and capacity to tackle current economic‌ challenges,” the commentary said.

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China will likely focus on⁣ strengthening its domestic technology sector and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of⁢ U.S. trade policies, while maintaining a ‍narrative ‌of economic resilience.