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Chinese censors are carefully managing online discussions about the new U.S. tariffs that raise import taxes on Chinese goods to 104%. While criticism of the U.S. is encouraged, references to the specific 104% figure are suppressed — hashtags mentioning it are blocked on platforms like Weibo. Instead, state media promotes nationalistic and anti-U.S. narratives, emphasizing China’s resilience and mocking American weakness.
President Xi Jinping hasn’t addressed the tariffs directly but convened top officials to discuss strengthening regional ties and supply chains. The official message avoided tariff mentions, instead promoting China as a stable global partner.
Influencers echoed this confident tone, with some framing the trade war as a sign of U.S. decline. Though a few users voiced concerns, dissenting views were limited, potentially due to censorship. Analysts suggest the Chinese government is downplaying the tariff’s economic threat while steering public anger toward the U.S., possibly because it lacks a clear strategy to respond.