Why is China holding its ground in the face of U.S. tariffs?

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  Tensions in the global trade arena are heating up once again.

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  The US ramps up its tariff pressure, slapping a staggering 125% duty on certain Chinese goods.

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  But China isn't sitting idly by.

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  In a strong response,

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  Beijing is calling out Washington's action as blatant economic coercion and warning

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  that if it's a trade war that US wants,

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  China is ready to see it through.

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  At a press conference on Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Li Jian made it clear.

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  China will defend its interests, protect global trade rules,

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  and push back against any bullying tactics by the United States.

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  So, what's really behind this dramatic escalation?

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  What could it mean for global supply chains and the rule-based international trade system,

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  and how far is each side willing to go?

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