In a recent interview with CGTN, Guan Qingyou, economist and president of the Reality Institute of Advanced Finance, called the US tariff war a "regressive counter-current" unlikely to stand the test of time. He argued the American bid to block market access and dismantle the Chinese mainland's manufacturing competitiveness is "fundamentally implausible."
Guan notes that global supply chains have evolved over decades, making the Chinese mainland a deeply integrated hub. Rather than capitulate to blockades, companies and governments have adapted\u0000—diversifying sources, boosting local innovation, and forging new partnerships across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
For young global citizens, business and tech enthusiasts, and digital nomads, these shifts offer a window into how policy drives market creativity. As tariffs ebb and flow, emerging hubs in Southeast Asia and Latin America are already catching eyes, hinting at a more distributed map of innovation and manufacturing.
Analysts say true economic containment requires more than tariffs. Guan believes the US could spark short-term disruption, but lasting competitive advantage comes from cutting-edge tech, talent development, and sustainable practices—arenas where the Chinese mainland is doubling down.
For entrepreneurs and changemakers, the takeaway is clear: resilience and agility win the day. As trade policy remains in flux, those who can pivot, innovate, and build cross-border collaborations will shape the next wave of global growth.
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US bid to dismantle China's competitiveness bound to fail: Economist
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