Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'

Beijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2025

China might not be able to rely on trade to steer it out of trouble as blistering tariffs being considered by US President-elect Donald Trump threaten an already struggling economy. Exports have historically represented a key engine in the world's number two economy, where authorities will release 2024 growth data on Friday that is expected to be among the lowest in decades. Worse still,