The U.S.-China Trade War Expands, Triggering a Global Anti-CCP Trend—The CCP's Defeat is Imminent

U.S.-China Confrontation. (Video screenshot)

People News - The U.S.-China trade war continues to escalate. On March 4, the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products on top of last month's 10% increase, dealing a heavy blow to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as it holds its "Two Sessions" meetings.

The CCP, like a snake struck at its vital spot, reacted with an unprecedented counterattack. On March 4, the opening day of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Beijing expressed its "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" and announced plans to file another complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO). Additionally, the CCP's so-called "Tariff and Duty Commission" under the State Council declared that, starting March 10, 2025, it would impose the following retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports: 15% on chicken, wheat, and corn; 10% on sorghum and soybeans; 10 U.S. companies, including Techcom, added to the "Unreliable Entity List"; Ban on U.S. company Illumina from exporting gene sequencing machines to China; Leidos and 15 other American firms added to China's export control list.

However, analysts believe these countermeasures may backfire, causing even greater harm to China. The CCP’s retaliation will likely provoke further U.S. responses. The Trump administration has already informed various countries about the pros and cons of imposing tariffs on China. Many nations may follow suit, forming a global coalition against the CCP, leading to a mass exodus of foreign capital from China. Given that the economy is the CCP's lifeblood, this situation is akin to cutting off its oxygen supply, striking at its most vulnerable point.

David Huang, an American economist, warned on March 4 that if retaliatory actions spiral out of control, U.S.-China trade could plummet to rock-bottom levels, forcing a supply chain restructuring that would deal a fatal blow to China's already struggling economy.

According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, in January 2025, actual foreign direct investment (FDI) in China was 97.59 billion yuan (RMB), down 13.4% year-over-year. This is lower than January 2022’s 102.2 billion yuan and January 2023’s 127.6 billion yuan, marking the worst start in four years. Bloomberg estimates that in 2024, China’s net FDI outflows reached a record high of 1.2277 trillion yuan ($168.4 billion).

Thus, starting in March, foreign capital is expected to flee China in droves, worsening its economic crisis and possibly triggering a full-blown collapse.

The CCP is fully aware of the dire implications of this trend and is in a state of extreme panic. Can appeasing private enterprises help? No. No matter how many forums they hold or how much they beg tycoons like Jack Ma, it won’t work.

This explains the CCP's anger and fear. On March 5, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, with a stern expression, lashed out: "We urge the U.S. to abandon its bullying stance and return to the correct path of dialogue and cooperation as soon as possible." This response is quite amusing—on one hand, the CCP demands dialogue and cooperation, but on the other, it hurls insults like "bullying stance." This contradiction reveals the CCP's desperation—it wants to beg but still tries to save face.

According to The Wall Street Journal, ANZ Research senior China strategist Xing Zhaopeng noted that China's retaliatory sanctions on U.S. firms are largely symbolic, a case of "old wine in new bottles." Many of the targeted companies have already faced past sanctions, meaning the latest measures are essentially meaningless.

Experts believe that China’s claim of using its own laws to punish U.S. firms is ineffective. The CCP doesn’t want to appear as if it is begging for relief, yet it also fears making premature concessions. As a result, its countermeasures are mostly toothless posturing. One netizen sarcastically remarked: "Does the CCP really think it governs the whole world?"

In the end, the CCP's "sanctions" amount to empty threats, having little to no impact on the U.S. But the consequences of such empty rhetoric could be severe—it will likely provoke swift and merciless retaliation from Washington.

On the evening of March 4, local time in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Trump addressed Congress, reaffirming his intention to rectify the unfair trade conditions that the United States is currently facing. Throughout his speech, Trump referenced the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) several times, claiming that the average tariff on American products imposed by the CCP is as high as double, and he vowed to 'counterattack' against the tariff actions of other countries. He also highlighted TSMC, stating that it is making investments in the U.S. without requiring subsidies.

Song Guocheng, a researcher at the International Relations Research Center of National Chengchi University in Taiwan, noted that Trump perceives TSMC's investment as a testament to his achievements, while simultaneously lamenting the unfairness inflicted by the CCP regarding tariffs and other issues. This indicates that Trump views the CCP as a significant obstacle and threat to his goal of making America great again.

Song Guocheng remarked: 'From this congressional speech, it is evident that America's greatness should be reflected not only in its international stature but also on a global scale and overseas. Taiwan contributes to America's resurgence, while the CCP undermines it. Two tigers cannot coexist on the same mountain; whether overtly or subtly, the message is directed at the CCP. I believe that the U.S.-China trade war is now inevitable, and I think the U.S. will not show leniency towards the CCP regarding tariffs.'

If the United States retaliates again, it is highly likely that other countries will also impose tariffs on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This could lead to an ever-expanding trade war, the outcome of which is clear even to the blind! The economic situation within the CCP has already been candidly acknowledged by the authorities. In Li Qiang's work report on the 5th, a target of 5% annual growth was set, which is a 0.5% reduction from last year and represents one of the most conservative forecasts in decades, effectively admitting the need to address the consequences of economic stagnation. Despite this lowered target, the real estate crisis persists, housing prices continue to decline, and youth unemployment remains alarmingly high... The presence of black swans and gray rhinos is everywhere, leading to significant skepticism regarding this figure.

In response to the poor economic conditions, the CCP is encouraging consumption; however, in an environment lacking security, the public's willingness to spend is difficult to boost. The CCP may also attempt to shift the crisis by inciting nationalist sentiments. The regime shows little concern for the people's livelihoods and may even use Taiwan as a pretext for conflict if necessary, as the security of the regime is the CCP's top priority. However, when the economy is on the verge of collapse, the regime itself is more likely to fall apart. Thus, everything under CCP rule is caught in a vicious cycle. When the people have nothing to fear in life and are unafraid of death, that will mark the day of the CCP's demise.