Haizhong Ning

4 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Haizhong Ning |Luo Ya |Olivia Li

News AnalysisAs China maintains a tough stance and uncompromising rhetoric in response to Washington’s tariff hikes, analysts say Beijing is trying to mask its economic troubles and save face. In contrast, they note that the United States—armed with greater leverage—has taken a more flexible diplomatic approach, gaining the upper hand over the Chinese regime that has clung to a rigid strategy largely seen as ineffective.